I haven't been to Richmond for several years but as a youngster I vividly recall going to "Midget Stadium" I believe it was called. 1/5th mile asphalt and pretty flat. They ran every Friday night...
We are considering relocation to Charlotte for job change. Anybody in the area willing to PM me and answer some questions. I trust race fans to give me the straight skinny. Thanks in advance.
There is not much information I have found in regard to the race. 50 Laps. Running in segments or having a fuel stop? I know of a good car available for a qualified driver who doesn't have a ride.
I was told at the gate my ticket was good only for Sunday night's rescheduled race and no other date. I was not happy as I could not attend but after getting back to the motel I discovered that my...
I saw my first sprint car race here in about 1947 at the age of five. My dad and his cousin took me. We stood along the fence in turn one and the oily dirt left us looking like a minstral cast by...
I worked for Chick back in 1959 & 60. There were times we raced 6 times a week and he held down a full time job. He could get more out of nothing, used parts and cast offs than could ever be...
Phosgene gas in high enough concentration is like instant pneumonia which are the fumes given off when welding galvanize. We all know pneumonia can be fatal so it's a good idea to read the labels and...
It is impossible for those who never spent so many years in the fire service such as me and thousands of others to understand what it means to lose a brother you never knew. I shed a tear when I see...
While station at Fort Sill Okla. in 1964 I hooked a ride any way I could to get to Lawton Speedway every Saturday night as I recall. I remember Wayne winning most if not all "super" races that...
I was in the military at the time the sprint car would have been active although I never knew Darrel Woodbury owned a Sprint Car. The super modifieds that Woodbury built were driven by Dick Pratt...
Just wanted to pass along to all of you who are heading out to The Greatest Show on Dirt AKA as Indiana Sprint Week. Driving smart, staying alert and driving defensively will go a long way in...
Recent emergency appendectomy prevented me from going last weekend. What kind of track conditions did they have? Do you think the suites will provide a good vantage point? Just curious, thanks in...
Ran somewhere with Chick Hale in a super modified and I think it was South Anthony back in the late 50's, early 60's on Tuesday night. 1/4 mile asphalt or maybe a 1/5 mile. Memory is fading. ...
David Wood. Spent my formulative years in Darke County Ohio, 20 minutes from Eldora. First race I can recall was Greeville, Ohio Speedway about 1949 or 1950. Saw the first race ever ran at Eldora. ...
What's this? A WEB Site with results done in a simple format that we old shutins can figure out. Geez Hawk, you outdid yourself. Thanks from those of us who appreciate quality, timely information....
Classic Hewitt. That appears to be Gas City? Anybody know the circumstances for those of us who weren't there? Mentioning flagmen, do you all remember Shorty Miller who was a flagman at many...
I'm at 48 mile marker of I70 East and we felt two seperate tremors. Watching the Dayton, Ohio news when what I assume to be the aftershock wiggled a little. Hope all is well with my Hoosier and...
Don, you are correct. I'll have to dig out my Open Wheel collection and look it up. And SteveE is also correct. There was a young lady shot at the Drive-in theater ticket booth several years ago. ...
For what it's worth I can recall being there for a sprint race in 1952 I think. Track was oily and we were black by the time the day was over. We stood along the fence outside turn one. ...
I also have the complete set of Open Wheel from day one including the charter issue if any one is interested. I drag them out once in a while and reread them but if someone is interested I would...
When one sees non-wing racing such as this it makes me wonder why the WoO wing type stuff is so popular. No follow the leader, win from the front row here! Sorry wing fans but I can't find the need...