I've got an old poster which I picked up at an antique fair a few years ago, and have always wanted to know more about the event as it's fairly early, and near to the beginning of the NHRA. Anyone know about the event or have any pics? Poster here: http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h212/HotrodTHX138/DSCN2216.jpg
Nice find, Paul. The race was covered pretty extensively in the October '53 issue of Hot Rod Magazine, written by Wally Parks, the then Editor. Here's some pictures... Mutt
Here's some more. Older hot rodders will recognize a lot of the names with the photos, as they became icons in drag racing. PM me your E-mail address...and welcome to the HAMB.. Mutt
Paradise Mesa drag strip was one of the first dragstrips in the U S. It was closed down many years ago after an accident involving non-racers. It is now tract homes that are made outta ticky tackey.........
PaulH Chances are your poster is a RE-PRINT . I have seen this same poster at many auto swap meets. They also sell a re-pop of this poster on metal. IF your is a REAL PMSD poster , YOU SCORED & I'm jealous The car on the poster is Al Jeraulds roadster , He owned a speed shop in National City Calif. I have a facebook page dedicated to Paradise Mesa Drag Strip , everyone is welcome to look or join the group , there are some cool old photos Here is a link http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_136328569751652&ap=1
Used to watch the "Bean Bandits run there in 1952-53 while in the USN at Coronado Amphibious Base 58 years ago,----------Thats a long time ago!!!
“The car on the poster is Al Jeraulds roadster , He owned a speed shop in National City Calif. “ Just saw this from years ago, just wanted to add that I believe the 1925 Roadster that Gus Manuum illustrated for this poster is Paul Schiefer’s Roadster. The same roadster he added the 1927 body to and eventually Joaquin turned into the rear engine car Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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