How come Indy has such a low entries

Carguy49 · 08-17-2015, 01:55 AM

Dale, next time you are at Pacific or any other track here in the northwest you might want to talk to some of the old timers. I am sure there have been racers from the west coast at Indy since the early 60's.

I have a picture of the GM Auto Sales Willys gasser from Renton, Wa. in the pits at Indy in 1964. I am not sure how to post it on here, but might loan it to Danny Durham and have him post it for me. If someone else has that photo, or others, from this era please post them, thank you.

FireSale · 08-17-2015, 11:35 AM

Danny and Ron: During the mid 1960s I was living in my native Ohio and drag racing existed in the format of local tracks and National Dragster from the speed shop on Tuesday. Since coverage was primarily from SoCal at that time, my knowledge of Washington cars is limited to after I moved out here in 1978 and returned to the sport in 2013. So, "smug" equals Southern California in the 1960s.

I do remember a huge buzz about the California Top fuel cars coming out for the race. And the California AA/G cars going against Ohio George.

I had no hat and got a 2nd degree sunburn for my first college ID photo.

Having un-offended D6, I have now offended D7. Can't win...

Dale

Geerhead55 · 08-17-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FireSale

Danny and Ron: During the mid 1960s I was living in my native Ohio and drag racing existed in the format of local tracks and National Dragster from the speed shop on Tuesday. Since coverage was primarily from SoCal at that time, my knowledge of Washington cars is limited to after I moved out here in 1978 and returned to the sport in 2013. So, "smug" equals Southern California in the 1960s.

I do remember a huge buzz about the California Top fuel cars coming out for the race. And the California AA/G cars going against Ohio George.

I had no hat and got a 2nd degree sunburn for my first college ID photo.

Having un-offended D6, I have now offended D7. Can't win...

Dale

Careful Ron,,,,, he changed the font on us! We're in trouble now! I'll hope to see both of you at the divisional this weekend.
Danny Durham

08-17-2015, 01:55 AM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,951 Times in 709 Posts	Re: How come Indy has such a low entries Dale, next time you are at Pacific or any other track here in the northwest you might want to talk to some of the old timers. I am sure there have been racers from the west coast at Indy since the early 60's. I have a picture of the GM Auto Sales Willys gasser from Renton, Wa. in the pits at Indy in 1964. I am not sure how to post it on here, but might loan it to Danny Durham and have him post it for me. If someone else has that photo, or others, from this era please post them, thank you. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-17-2015, 11:35 AM	#2
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: How come Indy has such a low entries Danny and Ron: During the mid 1960s I was living in my native Ohio and drag racing existed in the format of local tracks and National Dragster from the speed shop on Tuesday. Since coverage was primarily from SoCal at that time, my knowledge of Washington cars is limited to after I moved out here in 1978 and returned to the sport in 2013. So, "smug" equals Southern California in the 1960s. I do remember a huge buzz about the California Top fuel cars coming out for the race. And the California AA/G cars going against Ohio George. I had no hat and got a 2nd degree sunburn for my first college ID photo. Having un-offended D6, I have now offended D7. Can't win... Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

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