The Jalopy Journal
That's the late Ralph the Racer in the Russo/Nichols Basement Betty at Langhorne.
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Louis Unser 1964. The nerf bars on the rear hairpins would suggest it probably saw some oval track action too.
I don't, but I believe it may be a early URC car.
It is, Orville raced it for several years in the 60s with limited success. Here's a few more shots. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Yes, took the checkered flag Mon. after a great run of 92 yrs.
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If you watch the original 1960s movie 'The Italian Job' part of the chase scene takes place on the Fiat test track. [ATTACH]
The early oval racing was footage from Southern Ascot Speedway. The Blonde Comet's car looks a lot like they used one of J.C. Agajanians early...
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My info says it is indeed Harkey at Sacto 63 and the helmet looks like his. [ATTACH]
That's Shorty Cantlon in the Sampson car. I believe he was originally set to drive it in 1941 but for unknown reasons Decon Litz got the ride.
Russ Klar is in the Caruso 3
My guess would be, brackets for a receiver hitch that just didn't get finished.
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