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You might try giving Norm Rapp a call. Not sure how much time he spends in the shop anymore but he does have an answering machine. He can...
Here's a site you'll like. http://vallejospeedwayhardtops.homestead.com/
Day 7. We hit a snag,but a very cool one. Joe's son,Joey WAS the proud owner of a 34 Chev Jalopy. Another buddy of mine, Bob Filippi WAS the proud...
Pat, It will run both Dirt and Pavement. Next race will be Jul. 24 at Chowchilla. Day 6. Still Hot!!! Got it back on all fours, set the bars where...
Day 5. 103 Degrees in Chowchilla......ugh. So things slowed up a little but we still got the front end off and painted, cleaned up the radius...
Looks great Louie, but ya need to put 'er on the track bro'.....lol. BTW, you're a good artist. Joe's car is around an '81 Sargent. We think it...
Thanks guys, Turdytoo, those were great days. I never made it to Kearney Bowl, started racin' Stockers at Watsonville in '71 and it is a Friday...
I bought my first Super (the one in my Avatar) from Joe's dad, Joe Diaz Sr. in 1973 for $1500.00 on a handshake, I made time payments and he let...
Hey Mr. Luce, How ya doin'? Congrats on your book, everyone who's seen it says it's the real deal!! Day 2. Pried the Calipers off it. Whadda know,...
Thanks, Would love to see some pics and/or contact info Guys around here are looking for 'em. BTW, I see you live in Vallejo. I think you'll like...
Santa Maria ROCKED back then as did San Jose. The Key Race was always the highlight of the season. I really do miss Back When. Rob, We'll be...
So my buddy finds this old San Jose Super in a field and talked the guy into trading for his Sprint Car. This ol' car had been in that field on...
Always a good time at Jim's. Lotsa 4 wheeled eye candy for sure.
Great Thread!! There's tons of pics from West Capital and Roseville, Ca here http://westcapitalraceway.com/
Signed it Brian, # 433. Good Luck!!
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