Old modified production/gassers photos

[Tom Goldman]

Originally Posted by mopar68

My guess it's Ross Gerkins.

M68

Yes!
I was just drawing a blank on that one.
Looking at that picture again, it looks like that might be Bob Thompson in the middle behind the car. ..{plus it looks like a yellow car behind the Vette}

[Tom Goldman]

Cool shot from the old pedestrian bridge at Maple Grove.
Check this guys collection, hes got some great early '70 photos.

[Geerhead55]

Originally Posted by Tim H

Thats the Lee Shepherd RMS Camaro Pro 444 .

You've got much better eyesight than me, Tim. I couldn't make that out,,, thanks for the correction.
Danny Durham

[mopar68]

Starting line action at Raceway Park circa 1973...


Top end action same track, same era...






Vinny Barone vs. James Antonette(?) at National Speedway early-1970s.

M68

P.S. If this is indeed James Antonette in the left lane, then can I presume this is the same Camaro he repainted yellow with red letters that read "Yellow Fever" on its doors?

[Ken Adams]

Originally Posted by mopar68

M68

Mopar68,

Thanks for the old photo of my Schmidts sponsored D/MP Corvette. Believe it or not, the car is still running the streets of Warwick RI, Blown small block and completely restored/Pro Street style by "Benjy Big Block" Enrico Carnavalle.........Still a mean machine!

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[mopar68]

Originally Posted by Ken Adams

Mopar68,

Thanks for the old photo of my Schmidts sponsored D/MP Corvette. Believe it or not, the car is still running the streets of Warwick RI, Blown small block and completely restored/Pro Street style by "Benjy Big Block" Enrico Carnavalle.........Still a mean machine!

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Hi Ken! Small world, eh? It's not my photo; just one of many I've found online. Tell us, how did that beer company's sponsorship come about? I believe there were other cars on that racing team too, right?

M68

[Ken Adams]

Originally Posted by mopar68

Hi Ken! Small world, eh? It's not my photo; just one of many I've found online. Tell us, how did that beer company's sponsorship come about? I believe there were other cars on that racing team too, right?

M68

Correct! I believe Schmidt's sponsored 5 or 6 teams in 1971. As a "bucks down" racer, any support is always welcome and this was no different. Schmidt's had advertised in Car Craft thier intention to sponsor the teams and took applications and I was lucky enough to have been selected. At one point Schmidts gathered all the teams at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia and had all the cars on the field for customer appreciation photo ops. Great time was had by all! The sponsorship ended in Dec 71 and sadly, Veterans Stadium and Schmidt's are all gone now.

[Brad s.]

Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Thanks for the reply,, Brad. Nice job spotting Tommy's Corvette in the other lane.
Danny Durham

I have the original photo. The camaro belonged to my dad. We also have that run on Super 8 film.

[chris ok]

Does anyone have any pictures of Joe Spino's 67 CamaroSS/RS modie
fied Production car. It was red and ran w white wall tires on the front. Ran in the New Jersey northeast region. He just turned 73 and we'd like to find some cool old shots for him.
Chris

[Hemi Moose]

Originally Posted by chris ok

Does anyone have any pictures of Joe Spino's 67 Camaro SS/RS modified Production car. It was red and ran w white wall tires on the front. Ran in the New Jersey northeast region. He just turned 73 and we'd like to find some cool old shots for him.
Chris

All I could find, maybe M68 has some better ones...