60'-70's Vintage Oval Track Modifieds

There You go! Now that's what I'm talkin' about! Thanks Pete!
I knew I could count on you! Not bad for such a young guy! LOL!

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No doubt about it! Here's a great shot of Bolia in the 15 from the MASCC site at Shangri-La.
http://midstateantiquestockcarclub.com/shangri_la_aldrich_photos.html

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Originally Posted by retroridesbyrich
Not a Ford fan specifically, I like 'em all. I didn't know anyone other than Bolia drove that car. I remember going to Langhorne when I was a kid and seeing the 15 up close for the first time; what a great piece! To me, that car is right up there with Charlie's coupe and Bodine's Valiant on the "Cool Meter".

Graeme drove the car beginning in 1968 or 1969 (forget which) when Bill Strosahl retired. Both he and Bill were absolutely first rate chauffeurs with very similar driving styles - call it cautiously aggressive; patiently wait for an opening and then attack it.

The McClure 15s were very sweet pieces of machinery. I don't know that any of the original cars have survived, but I do know that the guy who is running a replicoupe on the Midstate Vintage circuit had a lot of input from the McClures when he built it.

 

Thats a great picture. Is that Maple Grove Speedway in Waterloo NY? If not what is it?

 

Graeme Bolia, 1970, at Lancaster (NY) Speedway. Gordon Reinig photo.

 

It amazes me Dr. John the clarity of your photos that you have. Some great photographers back then, some make you feel like you can reach out and just be there!


Bernie Condise

Bernie Miller

Bernie Miller

Bernie Miller

Bert Owen

 

Bill Rafter

Bill Sherman

Bill Strosahl

Bill Wilson

 

Bill Brice

Bill Burton

Bill Henry

Bill Leonard

Bill Northrup

 

Bill Northrup

Bill Rafter

Bill Salamacha

Bill Sherman

Bill Stevens

 

Bill Rafter, 1969, Lancaster (NY) Speedway. Gordon Reinig photo.

 

Merv Treichler, 1970, Lancaster (NY) Speedway. Gordon Reinig photo.

 

Bill Rafter white #22 looked like a sweet ride.

 

That it was...after he stopped driving for Gil Bruss, it became Merv Treichler's coupe, then back to a white No. 22 for Gary Iulg in '73...

 

Alan Stephens at Lancaster (NY) Speedway, 1970. Gordon Reinig photo.

 

Bernie Fittos at Lancaster (NY) Speedway, 1970. Gordon Reinig photo.

 

Buttons $.25,STP Stickers $.35,Jackets $11.00, Wearing sunglasses and not being caught checking out the chick to the cameras left.....priceless! (chick not featured!)

 

Anyone have the case of The Mondays?


Bill Stroshal

Bill Stroshal



Bill Wimble

Bill Wimble

 

Billy Blum

Bineto Marriotti

Blake

Bob Blanchette

Bob Duffy

 

Bob Polvevari

Bob Potter

Bob Vee

Bob Kudlate

Bob Leach

 

Bob Burton

Bob Burton

Bob Butcher

Bobby Bard

Bobby Bottcher

 

Bullfather, Where did you get the photos of my father? Allen Clark

 

hmmmm not sure, I'd have to look into it more.

 

Yes, May I email you please?

 

Dale Merz, 1972, at Fulton (NY) Speedway. Richard Dudley photo.

 

Maynard Troyer at Oswego (NY) Speedway, 1972. Richard Dudley photo.

 

Maynard Troyer (6) races Gordie Treichler, opening day 1972 at Lancaster (NY) Speedway. Gordon Reinig photo. YEP, THAT'S SNOW IN THE INFIELD! The temps were in the low 30s that day.

 

1972 at Lancaster (NY) Speedway. Gordie Treichler (47) races with Mike Loescher (outisde) and Dave Cramer (1) and Boby Hudson. Gordon Reinig photo.

 

Richie Evans races Roger Treichler (74) at Lancaster (NY) Speedway, 1972. Gordon Reinig photo.

 

Late 1973 at Lancaster (NY) Speedway: Geoff Bodine (99) races Mark Newton (55). Gordon Reinig photo.

 

This next batch of pics all are from Lancaster (NY) Speedway, 1972, by Gordon Reinig:

Bobby Krull spins as Mike Loescher gets past.


Merv Treichler after one of his many feature victories.


Merv Treichler (58) leads cousin Roger.