Vintage KART guys??? I got this 1/4 midget...

That is a 3/4 midget. Post it on the vintage cageless midget thread. Someone there may know something about it.

 

Will do,, thanks!!

 

that quarter looks like an h.p.safe 1/4 midget.the magazine cover with all the quarters,i'm in a race craft on the far right blue in color.

 

i was the starter at san fernando 1/4 midget track after sandy sanborn.i rememder you well.

 

i can name a lot of the kids parked around me in this picture.

 

toy room.....

 

now all you need a is a #58

 

I would love to see that issue, was it taken in Southern California? I am trying to find any history of racing in Glendale, CA in the 50's.

 

Awesome. I used to race a Wahlborg, in the late "single hoop" roll bar and "hand brake" days.

 

I posted this to another thread---Thought some of you might be interested---John

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=861048

 

Just spoted this thread -- My wife & I just donated a mint Rice midget with west coast race history to the AACA @ Hershey this year. The Idea is to start a youth program to get kids interested in our hobby.

Once all the insurance issues get resolved we hope to have them learn to drive it and then have them at race care certification day on Friday @ hershey --Then show it on Saterday .The idea is to teach them the entire proccess.

I will try and post some photos for all to see.

Kevin

 

Just joined because of this thread, i raced these back in the 70's. Wow time flys by!

 

I just bought this QM and plan on restoring it for my son to tear around in. Does anyone have an idea what year and make this may be? I think it has a continental engine with the gear reduction, and the parallel torsion bar suspension should help identify it. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks

 

Hey guys I apologize from dragging a old thread up but looked like this is where a wealth of knowledge is on these . I picked this up from a buddy and would like to know more about it . I also wanted to know what engines are available that I can put on it as this one does not have it . I got it for 100 $ so I know its a steal and I'm beyond excited to get the project moving . Anyone have any insight ?

 

Love the spaghetti strainer grill!!

 

just got this any info where to get parts .thanks billy

 

posting some pics of my racecraft original motor ,paint and interior and it runs!

 

Car #58 looks like the '23 "T" roadster pick-up made by K & O Engineering? I have one in my garage loft!

 

Here are the Labonte Brothers at our track in San Antonio, Texas

 

by gosh ...YOU are the history book-loved the whole disney tie ins-great about the safari trailer too...

 

More memories, this was in the 1959-1962-ish time period. (El) Cajon Speedway was an asphalt paved track and pretty fast. Driving it was a handful for a 6-8 y.o. kid....that and lack of Dad's time were prolly why Dad sold it (before I started running it on the streets LOL)

It was baby blue with white scallops, chromed nerf bars and roll bar, and the chromed front axle was a miniature Ford beam axle. Oh yeah - it was direct drive - push start every time...

 

No Ken rice didn’t start making 1/4 midget’s till 69 or 70 But I’ve never seen a clutch on a 1/4 midget’s I drove them from 1960 to 1972.

 

In 1957 I was 10 years old and my mom dad and older brother lived in Corona Ca. Sometimes on
weekends my dad would take us to a place called Auction City. I think it was on Firestone Blvd. but I'm
not sure. There was a small 1/4 midget track there. While my mom and dad shopped, my brother and I watched the 1/4 midgets race. I would have done anything to have a 1/4 midget, but at $400-$500
dollars, they were un-affordable for most people with $1 dollar an hour wages. They weren't toys. There
was a 13 year old who drove a Kurtis Kraft who won allmost all the races as most of the other drivers
were younger. I believe it was KTLA channel 5 that televised these races at Auction City on Saturdays.
Dick Lane was the announcer and he also announced the jalopy races at Ascot. I thought then and still
do, that the Viking Craft was the best looking 1/4 midget ever. Dean Lowe, if you read this reply and
remember this track could you confirm this?
Thanks,
CKH

 

@Dean Lowe
Please pick up the white courtesy telephone.

 

Auction City was indeed on Firestone Blvd. in Downey. My Brother and I raced there most every Saturday night. Then usually at the Upland track, our home track. The Upland track was my favorite dirt track. It was graded with nice banked corners. Man you could fly on those banks!

 

Dean,
Gotta hand it to you, you have lived the life.
CKH

 

Got very lucky in the Dad department. I was born to a man who was extremenly tallented with mechanical things and lived for racing. He had 3 sons who he taught everything he knew. Thanks Dad.