History Vintage "Cageless" Midget Picture Thread

Hey guy's, here's a few t/q shots from atlantic city,I posted some before but never got an answer if these are acceptable to this thread. I made an offer for a free wing from the 80's and it stirred things up and don't want to rock your boats and if they're not I'll just put them back in the dungeon.....Rich

 

Who cares if they are acceptable. Nobody posts much here so keep them coming. Bring back great memories of when racing in AC was fun and not just done to line someones pockets.

 

John, I drove Van's Tavern #7 for a couple of years after dad went to John Vadis yellow number 5 I believe.

 

I remember hearing that, Tommy. I think that was after I was flagging them. My newspaper job kept me from making the mid-week programs (Fair Week was always a blast before that), and working at the Fairgrounds in Louisville took me away from the weekends.

 

not sure if this is a re-post but it's a neat link to dayton speedway history, some cool shots of old open cockpit cars:

http://wthompson4.sports.officelive.com/19501960.aspx

Paul

 

FYI, he's working on the latest update for daytonspeedwaylives.com. He said it will probably be up later today (Aug. 16).

 

My friend Crocky Wright was laid to rest yesterday , He got his last ride from me in a car he ran for me at vintage meets. He was a historian, racer, stunt man and a very prolific writer.
This was done at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing at latimore valley in Pa.
Rest in peace my friend

 

Well done Stan!

 

Wonderful Stan! Crocky is home now.

 

Rabs TQs are sure welcome in my opinion!

 

x2 (they HAVE to be at least 75% acceptable)

 

Stan, that's beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

 

Stan, Great to see so much passion by Speedway people.In Australia each september we have a gathering of speedway enthuists which keeps the dream alive.You can get the Info. at www vsaq.net THANKS , Speedy.

 

Also, Stan, I copied the second photo and sent it, along with the story, to a lot of my contacts who were familiar with Crocky. Those who have responded, as might be expected, have been very supportive and gave a thumbs-up to the idea. Thanks again.

 

Stan, You are a class act ! Well done......

 

Tommy,
I have the postcard of your Dad in the 7 car. When I started out he was very nice to me and was a lot of help. I think the second picture might be the Indy Speedrome? I remember racing against you some.
Jim Graybeal

 

Was at Latimore Valley Sat. I snapped this one that brings back Memories for me. Midget racer on the trailer with cockpit cover in place. The trailer was usually towed by a station wagon or big car like a Caddy.

 

Ed Adair the man who was responsible for the CORA and NAMARS Midget associations passed away this week in Nashville Indiana,Ed also got me the first Midget ride I ever had, RIP Ed I will never forget you

 

Buildy, Here's a picture of the sprinter I drove for Don Collings, all covered up on the trailer. I think it may be at Reading. Denny Z

 

Thanks Denny!

I don`t remember that car. Neat shot.

 

Tony ..

Your pictures are always SUPERB!!!!! THANKS for sharing them.

Hmmmmm??? The number 36 was always on Charlie Nagy's Trevis and for most of it's life it carried the colors above. Both those things make me wonder .. did Nagy ever have a V8-60 powere midget? .... Does anyone know?

 

Ken, When you reproduce a picture like you did in post #1221 to answer a post, how do you do that? If you use the quote button does the picture come with it? Denny Z

 

Here is another shot of the car. Has a B in the front bumper.

I`m thinking Joe,Doug or Stan may know the history of the car.
For Some reason I`m thinking it might be the Bourgnon(SP) Offy?

 

Hey Denny ..

I'll send you a Private Message.

 

OOPS It's an Offy !!!

Hey Tony ..

Could be, but the Bourgnon (spelling?) cars that I remember seeing were kind of a teal & black.

Again, your pictures are just SUPERB!!!

 

Hi Ken,no,the car does have a flatty Ford in it now.

I`m probably wrong about it being the Bourgnon Offy car,but that is what came to mind.

 

Some more from Latimore and the Grove.

Ken Brenn Semi-Roadster Trevis.

 

Geez .. Seeing that car always brings back a flood of REALLY GRRRRRRREAT memories.

Your pictures of it are (as always) OUTSTANDING!!!!

I look forward to seeing it again .. along with Sprinter 2's (Doug's) Darrell Villa Kurtis Offy .. that was beautifully restored by Joe Fiore (Wynns #1) and many other wonderful cars at the show on September 12th, in Warren, NJ.
http://www.warrennjcarshow.org

Ken Brenn plays a BIG part in producing the race car portion of that show.

I hope to meet YOU there!!!

 

How can it get much better that the beautiful Hespell Offy. Restored by Joe Fiore!

My first time getting to see this one. I only wish I could have gotten this car for photos in a better location but it was in a cluttered spot. I did a little magic to make some of the junk disappear in the photo.





Perfect!

 

RIP Crocky!
Hope all his old photos will be put on display somewhere.
John