PAUL CANDIES of the famed Candies and Hughes dragster has passed away today, July 21st. He will be missed.
The Candies and Hughes cuda used to run at Fremont for the big meets., Seems like I remember seeing them in the mid to late 60's. I always looked forward to the big meets because you got to see the cars that were in the magazines. I was only about 10 or so around that time. These guys left an impression. RIP
I built a model kit of theirs when I was a kid... Having a hard time remembering what model that was....
The company his father founded, Otto Candies Industries is still located on old hwy 90 in Boutte Louisiana. They have an impressive fleet of oil field support vessels of various disciplines.
rip. i was fortunate to not only meet him but to work on and drive the 65 ply. jakes speed shop car that was his first funny car. the car was one of a kind. they sectioned 18 inches from the trunk and it looked like it was not altered. way ahead of its time.
Does anybody have any pics and some more details and information on that '65 Plymouth?? It sounds like it was pretty unique and way ahead of its time. Mart3406 ===================
thats it. jim poulson is seen here driving at union grove. the car and driver in the other lane is dick crouthers in a car called ramcharger. the engine is set back and the trunk is shortened.
Wasn't Paul severly injured in a accident years ago...seems like I remember him getting hurt on one of his boats... electrical burns if I remember correctly..It was while he was actively racing and he had to take some time off... Sad to lose another long-time racer...