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Yep back when I still had a little hair and only weighed 160. Can't do much about the hair but I'm working on getting back to that weight. Denny Z.
Good answer Roy....Denny Z.
Sarah, He was before my time but there are a lot of folks on here with lots of information and history. Good Luck.....Denny Z.
wolflover4ever, If you go here...ChampCarStats.com...then click on...The Men Behind the Wheel...then click on S for Shackleford..He is there. I...
TommyA19, Interesting stuff..Thanks....Every one of those named are in a hall of fame somewhere...or should be. Denny Z.
Al, What a great picture, that sez it all, and look in the stands, they are packed with fans. ...Denny Z.
Thanks Michael, Denny Z.
Who won the match race between Branson and Hinnershitz? Also what were the results of the 30 lap sprint race afterwards? Denny Z.
Neat pictures Lee......
Me Too, I would like a link to Ken's obituary so I could leave a message. Denny Z.
Rookie stripes were removed after successfully completing all four 10 lap speed ranges, and yes that was always a big deal for the rookie. Denny Z.
Terrible news, I just talked to him the other day. He did say he wasn't feeling very good. Denny Z.
O ya I should have recognized Bill Brown, I ran with him in URC. Thanks Jim. Denny Z.
Who is the guy to the right of Johnny Mann in the black shirt? Denny Z.
Jim, I stand corrected.....I have an excuse...I'm just an old fart. Denny Z.
Post 3706 IDs...The guy with the hat is King Carpenter, the bald guy on the highest seat is Lenny Thrall, the very bottom seat all the way to the...
Jim, As you know Jimmy was normally a USAC guy but while he was in the army (based at Ft. Dix) he ran with ARDC when ever he could get off base....
Jim, The "unknown" is Jimmy Caruthers. Denny Z.
easter, Great story. Kind of reminded me of how I got hooked on racing....it's all my Father's fault...I'm thinking it was about 1950 and that...
USAC cares about it's people and they take care of their people when they are hurt. Denny Z.
DocF, You are correct Ted Swiontek was the mechanic on the #42.
Bob Ziegler's #42 also ran URC in the late 60's. I'm thinking Herman drove it then. Denny Z.
Indy cars "scholarship program" needs to be expanded. Look what Bryan Clauson is doing, I think the top two in points from each division, midget,...
I will be there (INDY) 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th not on race day though. Too many people, I will watch the race on TV. Hope to meet some more of...
Tommy, I don't know..he said he was in Connecticut and it was a 203 area code. Denny Z.
I talked to John the other day. He is in Connecticut and he is making progress but it will be a while. Denny Z.
Dale Burton was who I thought of when I saw that post. Denny Z.
rpr10ak, Welcome aboard. I have to ask whats your "family's name"? Denny Z.
Tommy, Is that some sort of secret code or did you not proof read before you posted. (grin) Denny Z.
Welcome aboard tez. I know your Dad, one great race driver and a good guy too. You need to get him on this site. Denny Z.
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