Vintage shots from days gone by!

Love the pics!

BTW I got a Rootie Kazootie drum set from Santa when I was 2/3.
If I can find a pic in boxes, I'll post it!

Your handle brought back great memories...

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My Dad (in trunk) and his 57 Fairlane at the drag strip strip (Houston I think)... second pic is the engine...
Factory? Supercharged?


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Looks like the little mouse got a pair of big cats.

 

This is Johnnie Dudevoir in 1955. He was member of the greatest generation , Inlisting in the Navy in 1943 when he was 17 years old with permission from his mother he served on the carrier the Hornet in the South Pacific campaign. He drove midgets from 1949 to 1964 mostly with ARDC & NEMA . He finished 17th at the Trenton 250 lap race, 1st ford with all OFFYS in front . He got involved with the old timers in 1982 , a member of ACOT, eastern old timers and Bay state old timers. he was a colorful character with great stories and even greater advice ,specializing in common sense. He wanted to die in his own home and thats exactly how it worked out. Good friends Richie Brassard and Tommy Caruso tended to his every need until the end. His memories will last forever with his friends ,R.I.P. John.

 

Thanks! Back in the 60s when I started out racing at the local dirt track we were encouraged to have cartoon characters painted on our cars attract the kids. My choice was Rootie Kazootie and the name just kind of stuck.

 

George Jones 1954

 

Bill Beach

 

Carl Perkins and Sam Phillips

 

Buck Griffen

 

Cecil Moore

 

Hank Williams Jr. and mom Audrey

 

Hasil Adkins

 

Johnnie Wright & Kitty Wells

 

Marty Robbins, 1959

 

Jimi Hendrix

 

Link Wray

 

Charlie Gracie

 

Buddy Holly with mom, dad, and friend.