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

It is a crappy picture of this with the body removed a couple of years ago.

 

Mike will probably chime in when he gets a chance but I would guess that the photo was taken in his shop at some stage. I am basing this assumption on the stuff in the background. For those who have not visited Mike's place in Hartford City, you have not lived. Probably the most awesome collection of cars and parts on the planet for those into old race cars.

Roo

Addendum: Bucky Austin does have Mike covered on the FED front--heaven on earth

 

Damn shame I don't live a little closer!!!!!!

 

The picture was shot at Warner Robins in probably 1974. The 55 is the Simpson brothers out of Jacksonville Fla. Wagon is not Gene. His didnt have handles on the back doors. Might be Hayward (sp) Register.

 

I shot a bunch of photos between 1959 and 1964 at Island, York, Atco and Flemington. The best one I ever took is the 1964 record setting run "Big" made at Island for the first official 200+ NHRA record. The guy you see on the spectator side, over the front wheel, is Robert Bissel taking the photo that would be in ND and Hot Rod of the history making pass. I brought it with me to Bonneville for Don to autograph when came he out to get famous by getting into the 200 MPH Club on the Salt in the Swamp Rat 33 Streamliner we built for him.

 

So is the Pinto? in the background.

 

and the worlds largest steering wheel cool

 

saw this car sitting in the atlantic dodge showroom, never saw it at the track

 

Taken at Island Dragway 1961 -1964. I would like to be able to ID all the unknowns.
1.
2.
3. Dick Benfatti The Shadow
4.
5.
6. Don Garlits
7.
8.
9.
10. Don Garlits
11. Pacer's Auto
12.
13. Nocintino- Vann
14. The Greek

 

Taken at Atco Dragway 1961. Any info on the unidentified will be appreciated.
1.
2. Riley Bros.
3. Joe Jaona
4. Gallagar-Gans-Keough
5. Walt Markert C/D Record holder
6. Fred Zip, Custom Auto Marietta. PA

 

Taken at Englishtown, NJ 197? Any additional info will be appreciated.
1. Souter ???
2. Gary Beck & Keith Black with new sleve
3. Mickey Thompson mixing the Nitro
4. Hot Tuna & Lady Friend
5. Dennis Baca
6. David Baca
7. Keith Black & Dennis Baca
8. Pit Mama
9. Shirley getting dirty
10. Shirley packin' the laundry
11. Hemi Hunter Helper
12. Mom cleans the pan

 

Photos taken at Cecil County Maryland. ID help please

 

Whoa! Talk about attitude!

 

I want one just like that.

 

Simplicty at its finest.

 

Thanks Rich, I didn't look close enough!

 

Yeah Roo, Bucky Austin's place is amazeing. Hope this link works! http://www.wediditforlove.com/buckysplace.html Roo

Addendum: Bucky Austin does have Mike covered on the FED front--heaven on earth[/quote]

 

Here is a pic of my Fathers car.

 

Hi Guys -- love this thread!! I'm a first time poster -- thought I'd share some of my Dad's (also a hamber) collection with everyone. More pics on his site: http://www.lookskool.com/drags/

 

Me too! That coupe has cool dripping off it. How cool would it be to run one like that in Nostalgia Eliminator!!!

 

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love it

 

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my dad at a 4 lane strip!