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

Bobby Wood photos by: Marvin T. Smith.

plum

 

WCD:

Not sure here but could Chuck be Bob Bedell's Wild Thing before the good looking Camaro?

Thanks,

Plum

 

Plum

 

You are correct sir, it was "Bob" not "Chuck" Bedell. And to add fuel to the fire, could the orange and green sherbit version of Bob Bedell's Camaro as depicted at OCIR to have later been raced by Gary Matranga?

 

You're absolutely right,Duke.The Bedell "Wild Thing" became the Matranga "Day Go Express" Dennis Doubleday

 

I cant remember if I threw these up here of not. original handouts.

 

Plum.........just think another 30 and we will almost be at the 1000 post mark. I havent keep track but id say you contributed to at LEAST 200 yourself. ...........Thanks again

 

Just to keep the questions going...was Gary Matranga related to Nick Matranga, the owner of the coolest '39-40 Merc custom ever? Nick was known for that custom, but also built engines, including the Cadillac used in the Don Rackmann Yeakel Cadillac fuel roadster, and later a deuce coupe....any relation? Maybe his son??

 

ltownrodder:

Whos B/G coupe is that?

Thanks,

Plum

 

Here are a few more ya all might like

http://kingnitro.smugmug.com/Other/History-of-Albuq-Drag-racing/5732562_7TWj3/1

 

Wow ! Great link.Thanks ! Dennis Doubleday

 

Not sure plum..........I can't even find the name of the track. Photo was taken by Russ Griffith. Can you tell me anything about the red coupe?

 

NEED I SAY MORE.

Plum

 

Whine Maker:

Can I join the WING club too?

Plum

 

Thanks, Muttley. I sent that pic to Cruz & Tony and they had never seen that pic of their Dad. They were ecstatic and wanted me to thank you.

If anyone has any more pictures of Frank Pedregon (Senior) or his cars, please post them or email them to me!

Thanks!
E

 

was wondering if anyone had picts of 1970 firebird funnycar car was white with blue fishscale paint had superbird on side .logghe chassis car

 

Dennis Doubleday:

Wasn't Randy Walls the first 6 second Chevy powered car to run a 6 at Lions?

Thanks,

Plum

 

Showin' a little love for the AMCs...

 

O gotta eat supper.

Plum

 

Care of heavyc. Great shots!!





BloodyKnuckles

 

Yea, Thats Roger Blood from Md. I think. He ran into a cycle at York U.S. 30 way back in the early 60's.

Plum

 

Gasser crazy..............Could only find this bird for ya........

 

Man you guys are kicking "Royal Ass" on these photos.....keep them coming.

 

Plum,I had forgotten that,but I believe you're absolutely right. Dennis Doubleday

 

First photo,Al Booten.Second,Skip Murray via Bill Pratt. Dennis Doubleday