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

No.

 

Thanks, Metalshapes.

 

I'm here for you, man...

 

I know; you've had to spank me a time or two, but I've healed!

 

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Dig those 56's^^^^those are some great pics. Where are they now..........

 

That red valiant in post 27234 is bad ass.

 

You are definately asking the wrong person.....also you may be on the wrong board. $02

 

Keepin the pre '68 alive, please no more request to bend the rules.

One of my favorite's from San Gabriel Wenderski's "Black Widow"
Unknown San Gabe
Red Gobel's Jr. Fueler Pacific Raceways

 

Thank you vintagegasser awesome shots. The center one with the thumbs up is now my screensaver.

 

I wish it was pre-'74, someone else pre-80. Who cares, respect the rules. These are the BEST drool-worthy drag racing archives on the planet.

ok, the pictures not funny

 

Red Gobel was quite the character up here in the Northwest, was called the "old man" way before he was even in his 40's. Several years ago bought a photo of him running a rear engine (inline 6) homemade digger while running at Shelton Drag Strip in the 50's. The best part the car was using old Ford spoke front wheels, a long shifter handle running from the modified 3 speed forward along side the engine to his raised right hand as he watched the flagger ready for his run. The photo was taken from his right rear. Sadly Red passed away several years ago.

 

John Wenderski's beautiful car was known as the "Black Beauty".

 

My mind was wondering when I placed that quote about Widow, "Black Beauty" she was and rightfully called.

How about Mickey Thompson's Dragmaster Dart with Jack Chrisman in the seat.

 

No, it really isnt.

 

The unknown from San Gabe is Moody and Davis

 

Well it took a few weeks but I just got through all 1300+ pages of this thread . What memories ! Thanks to all for the contributions . For me , the mid 60's to mid 70's were the best years of drag racing . I still prefer front motor dragsters ....I know , I know , rear engine is faster safer etc .
My best race was the 5 days at 1971 Indy Nationals ....camped ( tented ) nearby at Harvey Troxel's farm/campground .....ate at nearby Brownsburg Burger King for 5 days . The 1000 mile round trip from Southern Ontario was well worth it .

Terry

 

Hope you havent ran out of pics to give us Muttley!

 

John is now the Associate Publisher of Street Rodder

And that same car now

 

Nope, there will be a huge update soon from Casa De Muttley.

 

Love it. Slim