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Dan Lattimore 12-18-2012 08:04 PM

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April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years. :)

Mark Yacavone 12-18-2012 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Lattimore (Post 361449)
April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years. :)

I don't believe it... Let's see the picture!

Dan Lattimore 12-19-2012 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 361469)
I don't believe it... Let's see the picture!

Mark, If I could find one which I think is a total impossibility ---- I'm sure it would be a tintype. :)

Bob Bender 12-19-2012 01:33 AM

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I started in October 1964 at age 15 and got kicked out till March 1965. What Fun !!!!!!!!!!

SSDiv6 12-19-2012 02:40 AM

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Always enjoyed listening to the racing stories and their personal views about the changes that have transpired from some of the older guys such as Pete Kost, Vic Hobbs, Jim Waldo, Don Wann and Dave Wren.

George Fitzpatrick 12-19-2012 09:35 AM

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The competitive juiceā€˜s never stop. You just change what you race.:D

Dave Ley 12-19-2012 05:54 PM

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My father was a racer and took me to my first race in 1966. Been hooked ever since. Wow, I guess I'll be starting my 47th season in 2013 !

Ed McLawhorn Jr. 12-19-2012 06:48 PM

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My dad's first race car was built in 1965 and every time it was hooked to a homemade tow bar, an eager 7yr boy was ready to go! I have been hooked ever since. Dad will be 80 early next year and still has the desire and fever. Unfortunately his back will not allow him to drive, however he saw his grandson get behind the wheel this summer. It was really a special time to see the making of a 3rd generation drag racer!

Ed

Charrlie_S 12-21-2012 08:14 AM

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Started racing at Montomery, NY. in 1958. Periodiclly "retire", and then return, a couple of years later. Ran mostly "stock", now brackets.

Tom Goldman 12-21-2012 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by resurrection3 (Post 361373)
well lets see,i raced at vineland in 1960.i'm 71 & if i can get my car back together,i'll still kept doing it!

Rich, you're just a youngster compared to Pop Fordyce, I think he's 76 and still kicking our butts on the track!
I'm 59 and been going to the track since '61,and racing since,'70.


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