Features VINTAGE SPRINT CAR PIC THREAD, 1965 and older only please.

Gregg Kishline and Lance Turner [son of Harry] restore many 1/4 midgets in Lance's shop in Kenosha Wisconsin. They also handle full midgets. I'll see that they get a look at these photos. If it is a 1/4 midget they'll have the info and quite possibly parts to restore it. They have molds for some of the more popular bodies.

I'll also see if they'll let me post photos of the fabulous 1/2 scale champ cars they have built. It is neat to know the cross shaft gearbox from my old snowblower is enjoying a warm retirement as rec room art in Australia!

 

Wynn's #1 and Denny Z.

 

Werglund 36 at Loudon

 

RZ 42 at loudon

 

Wally's #1

 

Federal Engineering

 

More Loudon

 

Dan Curley creations

 

I think Gus Linder was the first driver of the RZ car and hit a lite pole at the USAC opener at Reading, 1967 maybe? Herman drove it for several years along with Ralphie.

 

Nice to see Denny Z after so many years at Loudon, hope you enjoyed the experience. Yes I am at the shop every day.
Also, nice to see Todd Rittenhouse Sr. as well.

 

And more !!

 

Larry P., is that fuel or water ?

 

Last but never least, Bud Taylor

 

I'm tired. Tomorrow night the Ray Boissoneau collection.... check out the midget thread for more pictures I posted

 

Gus was here at my shop today and told me the story of the night at Reading that we lost Red Reigel and Jud Larson in the same crash. He said he was pitted between them,and one minute,they were all standing aroung talking and joking,and 5 minutes later,they were both gone. he says it it still hard to believe,as is the loss of his brother,Dick Linder.He has told me many stories of his years in competition. John S.

 

Can somebody explain this? Did Wergland sell this car to Ben Leyba in 1975, or why does it show up twice in '75 owners points? Trouble is, I have both Leyba's #4 and Wergland's #36 showing up in several races together!

 

Thanks for the photos, Doug!

 

I actually remember that, because it happened directly in front of me. I had photos, but I think they got tossed many years ago. If I remember correctly, he spun, bounced off an inside pole, did a 360 and kept going. It didn't help his lap time.

 

On tuesday night of Loudon week, Ray Boissoneau of Concord NH has an open house at his shop for the participants. These are the Sprint and Champ cars in the collection. The Midgets will be on the midget thread..

 

more Bossineau

 

Forgot one ! Lee Elkins McNamara Nazaruk, Sweikert Hoyt , etc

 

Tony...You will have to play hookey next year and bring Dennis (Mlight9)
with you...

 

Looks like I'll be taking that Tuesday off next year! Thanks for the pictures Doug!

 

Just found this book in my closet was my stepfathers will scan some pictures when I get time.

 

Doug, very good pix, much enjoyed. Yes, I think I could be forced into taking a trip
to Loudon next year.
I take it the #2 stayed in the garage & I thought Jeff was going to bring the #9 up??
Hope your mobility is improving, August is coming !!!
Dennis.

 

Sprinter2...........great pics of great cars..........thanks
Jim

 

From the original DEVILS BOWL, Dallas TX.

Our Dads modified is the one sittin side ways! OOOPS!

Also a autograped pic back in early 90's, signed under the grand stands at the DEVILS BOWL, Mesquite TX. Check out who signed it!

Last 3 are of Dads sprint car at the DEVILS BOWL, Mesquite TX. back in the 70's!

 

Anybody going to the speedway for community day, look for Ray Boissoneau, he is bringing the black and silver Troy Oil Special # 75

 

My Dad's car that Jimmy Bryan took his rookie test in at Indy

 

That`s a beauty Roy!