Bowman (Offline)
#1
1/24/11 6:18 PM
I have a collection of a few hundred autographs that my grandmother collected. These are mostly 1960-70 era USAC drivers and car owners and their wives. (mostly midget and big cars) I need help identifying the below 12 autographs. My interpretation of the spelling may be incorrect, so please help me with that as appropriate. The date is the date of the autograph. Any input is welcomed and I thank you in advance. Is Ann the wife of Lindsey Hopkins? - Scott
Ann Hopkins 9/6/64
Barb Shull 5/3/1976
Barry Gallaghy 9/26/1976
Bob Wilkin 6/19/1971
Chris Buttler 6/1/1977
Dave Lendiski (sp) 1965
Guss Wesell (sp) 8/27/1964
Hank Belrah 6/23/62
Ina Levendoski 1964
Neal Miller 1975
Sandra Bartizal 2/23/1969
Slim Carlson No date.
Bowman (Offline)
#2
1/28/11 11:55 AM
Thank you to the 100+ members that looked over my post and tried to help. These autographs are on Coxie and Willie Bowman's bar that I removed from their home when they both passed and I now have it hanging in my game room for guests to enjoy.
Bowman (Offline)
#3
1/28/11 6:57 PM
I looked more closely today, and the one autograph is Barry GALLOGLY. I believe him to be an Ohio-area midget driver in the 1970's.
Bowman (Offline)
#4
2/14/11 10:06 AM
Two more: Closer inspection shows Bob Wilkins...so that one is solved. And, if Gus Carlson ever went by 'Slim', then that one is Gus Carlson. Just seven more to go. Thanks again to everyone who helped.
Bowman (Offline)
#5
3/12/11 11:31 AM
Dave and Ina Levendoski were close friends (from Indy) of Bobby and Betty I am told. Guss Wesell was Ralph Wilkie's mechanic. Ann Hopkins was the wife of George Hopkins, SR. Hank Babriak was a crew member on Howard Linne's midget team. That nearly wraps it up.
WBR 3E (Offline)
#6
3/14/11 4:48 PM
I don't go back far enough to confirm that Barry Gallogly ran midgets in the 70's but he is still active in the Columbus Motor Speedway/central Ohio race scene - his daughter Courtney has run with the Buckeye asphalt sprint group. Jeff Nuckles at CMS could confirm for you.