History Drag cars in motion.......picture thread.

You're right. Good eye.

 

This car reminds me of the old days of drag racing. Working guy, ingenuity, some sort of 'budget' and a lot of nerve. The wheelbase looks a little scary. Judging by all the trophies though, must not have been too scary.

 

There's just something about this car I really like. Anyone know anything about it?

 

Dennis Priddle ran a best of 6.04 in Mr Revell, the car was wrecked by a later owner Mickey Naylor

 

"Man, it was going so fast that when I hit the chute my head hit the dash!"

Roo

 

Same guy with a different configuration--an Illinois legend.

Roo

 

Stan Lomito, (not sure if I spelled his name right)...as Roo said, from Illinois.

 

Here is some info: http://twotogo.homestead.com/SLTwin.html

 

Bob Stratman A/D. That's also the first race car that I ever drove. Chase

 

This car was built by Ed Bruegge - Fairfield, Iowa

 

Danny Ongias