Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966

Midwest Connection · 10/2/08, 8:32 PM

I was not at this race, but I am sure many open wheel fans that were there that day, will never forget - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora Speedway, Ohio on 3 April 1966.

"Rutherford suffered two broken arms and multiple bruises about the head and face." Motorsport Annual Pictorial 1966-67 Edition.

Photo by Dan Sheek

Have a good day...see you at the races :thumb

Midwest Connection

Rich Edwards - Arnold, Missouri

1BIGracefan · 10/2/08, 8:38 PM

I have always heard about this seeing it is something in itself this pic says a thousand words.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

Kyle

Dirtfan · 10/2/08, 8:45 PM

You probably weren't alive then were you? Updates this weekend?

1BIGracefan · 10/2/08, 8:53 PM

Nope born April 71 we will be doing live@thetrack this weekend from Lawrenceburg.

Dirtfan · 10/2/08, 8:55 PM

:thumb

D.O. · 10/2/08, 9:27 PM

I was right there inside turn 2. Back then it was a long way down to the creek.
:dologob:

Gifford G Solem · 10/3/08, 9:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtfan

:thumb

I, also, was there that day. It was a very pleasant surprise to find out that the car landed on all four wheels in the creek bed. I think Johnny's definition of Good Luck
(When preparation meets opportunity) didn't apply that day- Divine Providence(God) said it wasn't time yet.

9When

cecil98 · 10/3/08, 11:09 AM

I was there! I also had that picture in my scrap book when I was a kid. I think I cut it out of NSSN.

interpreter66 · 10/3/08, 12:03 PM

Holly $h*t, now that's scary

10/2/08, 8:32 PM	#1 Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966
Midwest Connection Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 581	I was not at this race, but I am sure many open wheel fans that were there that day, will never forget - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora Speedway, Ohio on 3 April 1966. "Rutherford suffered two broken arms and multiple bruises about the head and face." Motorsport Annual Pictorial 1966-67 Edition. Photo by Dan Sheek Have a good day...see you at the races :thumb Midwest Connection Rich Edwards - Arnold, Missouri _________________________________________________ Last edited by Midwest Connection; 10/2/08 at 8:35 PM.

10/2/08, 8:45 PM	#3 Re: Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966
Dirtfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 50 Race Count Last Year: 54 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,809	You probably weren't alive then were you? Updates this weekend? __________________ Dan Hetser "Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"

10/2/08, 8:55 PM	#5 Re: Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966
Dirtfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 50 Race Count Last Year: 54 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,809	:thumb __________________ Dan Hetser "Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"

10/2/08, 8:38 PM	#2 Re: Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966
1BIGracefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,100	I have always heard about this seeing it is something in itself this pic says a thousand words. THANK YOU!!!!!! Kyle

10/2/08, 8:53 PM	#4 Re: Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966
1BIGracefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,100	Nope born April 71 we will be doing live@thetrack this weekend from Lawrenceburg.

10/2/08, 9:27 PM	#6 Re: Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966
D.O. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,915	I was right there inside turn 2. Back then it was a long way down to the creek. :dologob:

10/3/08, 11:09 AM	#8 Re: Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966
cecil98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,399	I was there! I also had that picture in my scrap book when I was a kid. I think I cut it out of NSSN.

10/3/08, 12:03 PM	#9 Re: Midwest Connection - Johnny Rutherford at Eldora on 3 April 1966
interpreter66 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,387	Holly $h*t, now that's scary