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Engler_06 (Offline)
  #1 12/2/20 9:50 PM
Hello all. I picked up this hood to hang in my barn. Guy I got it from doesn’t know who it belonged to. Cool piece but can anyone identify the driver? I’m guessing 15-20 years old but not sure. Any help appreciated!
Pitdad (Offline)
  #2 12/2/20 11:45 PM
Midget? Looks like the same hood as our Buzzard.
Engler_06 (Offline)
  #3 12/3/20 8:51 AM
I’m wondering. Opening on left side of the hood but not on the right.
ThrowbackRacingTeam (Offline)
  #4 12/3/20 10:07 AM
Early ‘90’s. Midget version of a Gambler sprint car hood. I think they put those on various chassis including Canaday. Don’t recognize the paint scheme.
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Engler_06 (Offline)
  #5 12/3/20 10:58 AM
Wow a lot older than I thought. Thank you for the info!
cws9 (Offline)
  #6 12/3/20 11:23 AM
I had a Doemelt that used that style of hood.
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opnwhlmnd (Offline)
  #7 12/3/20 8:33 PM
steve knepper.jpg

This is a Canaday midget with a left side cutout for a Cosworth or Fontana engine.

Steve Knepper at Belleville High banks
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Blacki-Suede (Offline)
  #8 12/6/20 11:11 PM
I have no idea, but the Briscoes (grandfather and up) always ran #5. 5B? I don’t believe they ran many midgets, but maybe a Chili bowl entry. Just a guess.
Engler_06 (Offline)
  #9 12/7/20 4:21 PM
I thought the same thing. Might have to check with Kevin. Thanks!
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