Bill Robinson's Olds 442

Geerhead55 · 12-17-2010, 12:52 AM

I've got the issue in question right here. Super Stock and Drag Illustrated, December '73, has all the Indy coverage. Page 25, bottom right, shows Bill's Olds leaving ahead of the "Hard Times" Firebird of Truman Fields. Robinson ran a losing 12.77 to Field's record setting 12.06. You've got to check out the 2 different styles of Motor Wheels on the Firebird,,,and it looks like Keystones on the 442. The MPH for Robinson was 105.63 and for Fields a 115.97 pass. Don't take my word for it,,find a copy and read it for yourself,,these old SS&DIs are a lot of fun!
Danny Durham

12-17-2010, 12:52 AM	#1
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Bill Robinson's Olds 442 I've got the issue in question right here. Super Stock and Drag Illustrated, December '73, has all the Indy coverage. Page 25, bottom right, shows Bill's Olds leaving ahead of the "Hard Times" Firebird of Truman Fields. Robinson ran a losing 12.77 to Field's record setting 12.06. You've got to check out the 2 different styles of Motor Wheels on the Firebird,,,and it looks like Keystones on the 442. The MPH for Robinson was 105.63 and for Fields a 115.97 pass. Don't take my word for it,,find a copy and read it for yourself,,these old SS&DIs are a lot of fun! Danny Durham

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