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3/20/11, 2:57 AM   #1
ID help with Misc. Midget Photos
Russ
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I've got another group of old photos I need driver ID help with. They are all midgets this time. Some are really old and I know it's a longshot, but I thought you guys might enjoy looking at them anyway. Any information I have is listed below. I appreciate any and all help. Thanks again. Russ

#32 - Nemo's SPL.- Probably taken in the 1940's at Seekonk or the Massachusetts area- Driver's last name might be "Marchand" (that's the only thing written on the back of the photo)
#15 - Packard-Bell Special - Possibly taken in the 1930's
#34 - Torrey's Tavern Special - Possibly taken in Mill Creek Canyon, Utah in I'm guessing the 1940's or 1950's
#78 - Taken at Terre Haute in the 1970's
#50 & #74 - Taken at Terre Haute in 1975 - I know the #74 is Bill Puterbaugh - not sure about the #50 - the writing on the helmet looks like it starts with a "B".
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3/20/11, 7:57 AM   #2
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Russ,
The 50 car was owned by Bud Doty, and in the mid '70s was often driven by John Batts.
 
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3/20/11, 8:25 AM   #3
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Russ you might try these two forums for help.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=337192

http://66.154.44.164/forum/showthread.php?t=236178
 
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3/20/11, 11:46 AM   #4
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The 74 looks like Bob Willey's car.
Roger West was another who drove for Bud Doty, and a few times for Bob Willey. I don't think he is in this photo.
 
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3/21/11, 12:40 AM   #5
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Quote:
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Russ,
The 50 car was owned by Bud Doty, and in the mid '70s was often driven by John Batts.
You're right, that's who it is. I got the magnifying glass out and I can barely make out the last name now. Thank you very much!
 
3/21/11, 9:06 AM   #6
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Russ, I'm not sure on this but the pic of the #78 at Terre Haute could be Lonnie Caruthers. I'll see if I can check that with Roy or Lonnie.
 
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