After the insitance of my buddies, I'm posting some pictures of the Jalopy Showdown, including coverage of the debut of our newest roadster, Jer's (Me-Oh's) roadster finished the morning of the show... But first I would like to thanks Larry and gang for putting on such an amazing show that does so much for the participant as well as for the host of the event, the motorsports museum... The best thing about this even,IMHO, is that during the day there is always something in motion, and you get to hear the cars on display RUN as the travel around the historic track, whether they ride high and clean, or ride low and dirty, what a show for everyone! I think the day was best summed up by Roger, a Flyer, as we were egging him on before his virgin trip in his new roadster "sideways?!? I don't think I've been sideways in 40 years!" haha... Ok, so on with the pictures, we set up our rides just before the third turn in the infield.. a good place to be.. jer's #207 leads off the pack of 4 Flyers roadsters... Sadly, my stock "heavy" chevy didn't make the cut for the infield so she had to peak through the fence in turn #1, sitting next to a port-o-john claimed for Clark's Stinky A** (at least that's what the sign said) three cars in line for the track time... zach seen in #44 Still in line.. long line more to come
# 207, #44c and #203.. lined up just like on the salt flats, only on PA gr***... The rear of Jer's car, finished less than 15 hours prior.. displaying the plaque proudly Roger (203) Jer (207) and Zach (44) talking over track strategy ready to go, JEr first, these three laps will have been the farthest he's driven the car at this point!
Now time for action... Jer leaning into a turn! Zach ready to go through Jer's dust cloud... Zach, running the 44 hard Another angle of the "wild *** ride"
Now it's Roger's turn... he may be 74 but he drives like he's 17.. and his wife has no complaints... when asked if she trusted her husband to pilot her around the track she said in a no-nonsense tone "Why not?" After the run... all lined up and cooling down.. a extra special day for the Flyers... made possible by Larry, his gang, and the Latimore Valley fair Grounds! I think I'm gonna have to get a ride for next year! haha
Andy!.....great pics! ....and it was so good to meet you, too......now I know all of the Flyers! Start building that roadster for next year, Andy!! Brucie
haha actually I think I see you in those pics! haha just couldn't get away could you? have a good one bruce.
"I think I'm gonna have to get a ride for next year! haha" quote Yeah I think so you missed out on some track time... what a blast!! Good pictures though, Thanks for posting Guess your the Flyers photographer now. haha
What a great set of pics and love the commentary. Nice to know the details behind the pics. Looks like a total BLAST! Jon
Roger sure had some great lines that day. Before we left he said it was the best day ever. Nice pics Andy!
i keep coming back to this post and looking at that picture I might have to print it out big and hang it on the wall I'm glad Andy ran out there to take it !! flathead youngin'...you didnt show up!, we saved you a parking spot in roadster row....
hahaha... zach, so glad you like it... I'm glad i ran across the track quick to snap them on the outside of the turn.. I just feel bad I didn't get jer at the same angle.. next time!
me too... I'll hold ya to it.. and just an FYI... sounds like we might have some new Flyers movies/pictures soon... keep an eye open!
Zach got Brucies disk of pics and movies today...now he's ignoring me. Can't wait to see them later! Thanks to everyone that's posted up pics from the whole show. Having come later and not getting around to everything...I sure missed alot...even more then I thought!
I don't see anything in that picture that could make you think it wasn't taken in the early 50's. A cl***ic shot for sure. Frank
haha heidi was running to the souvineer stand with zach's money so that zach could continue talking with the guys... and then she stayed by the roadsters most of the day.. what a gal!
haha funny andy....I was definately around doing all the dirty work and yes spending zachs money. I had to run out to the truck several times too so I missed alot but I do what he needed. I saw you walking around but didn't get to say hi...sorry! Next time I'll be sure to gtg with you and get to meet her.
Sounds good, Perhaps you'll have the AV8r done & I can take that=lol!! I guess that I better get on out to you. Kevin
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