Old National Trail Raceway Photos - never before published

Dig the graphics on the rail.

 

Cool pics, glad you're back.

 

Glad to be back! Well kinda, sure was a good time in Vegas. At least, I think it was.

 

LOVE those full-body FEDs

 

Larry Janey. His son still races at NTR

 

Cragars on a digger...man, I dig the look

 

Thanks a lot for these. Very cool. I made the "T" in the second set of pix my wallpaper...

 

The days when privateers could campaign a Fuel car was before my time. Maybe that's why I am so drawn in by these pictures.

 

Busy days here at work, so this is probably it for today.

 

awesome pictures thanks for posting

 

good deal. never seen the full version of my grandpas car...

T. Hilton

 

Not sure what is wilder in this pic - the Fueler or the striped pants.

 

Love those "baked potato" fire suits!

 

Early REDs. The beginning of the end of the dragster as an asthetic masterpiece.

 

Hey, I have a set of ear plugs just like that!

 

The Tahitian was a beautiful car - almost makes me wish this was color film

 

The near lane digger appears to be havin' just a wee bit o' trouble hookin' up.

 

Man, I am crazy-busy, so I have not been able to post for a while. I am getting down to the last few pics I have scanned (but not really scratched the surface of all the ones I have.)
Love this shot, it is so balanced....

 

Diggin' the big block 'Vette in the background, too.

 

Love those full body diggers...

 

I don't think this one would pass tech these days. I keep looking at that front axle and what appears to be the steering box welded to it. Is it me or is that axle bent?

 

For sure, that is one wild ride. Ain't nuttin' normal 'bout that T! (Or the driver suit/helmet. Very spaceman) I just can't imagine that front axle is as screwed up as it looks. But then, who builds a shroud like that over the engine of a drag car?

 

Seeing as how it is full fendered and has lights, I would think it was probably running in the SR class which required a hood to completely cover the blower and or injectors (although the scoop or stacks were allowed to protrude).

CC

 

Been busy, and just found this thread a couple hours ago. Haven't got up from the computer since then, catching up. Unbelievable collection of photos!!! Thanks for all your time and effort in posting them, and I'll be sure to keep this thread bookmarked.

 

I was told ,that roadster still exists and is in Dayton, hood and all. Jim

 

If I am not mistaken, some of the early Dodge axles were shaped like that from the factory, thats got to be what it is. I think I have one other photo of this roadster if Mike does not have it.

 

Hey, guys - I've been busier than a one-armed paper hanger. I've only got a few more that I have scanned and not yet posted. I'll get them up quick while I have a few minutes...

 

"Nitro-Holic. *Sigh* Whatever happened to the great race car names?
You'd think they could fit something in between the sponsor billboards.

 

Nope, that's the only shot of that car I have, Moose.

 

OK, I'm getting down to it. Slightly o/t, but hey, it's still a 40+ year-old car.