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Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

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Originally Posted by Charlie A (Post 450067)

Labor Day 1974 was september 2nd.

Publication would obviously be in the next weeks after that.

If you find pics post them here or over in the nostalgia forum.

Gail drove a 56 4door called "MissFit".
She could row a 4 speed with the best of 'em.
Jake also built a 6 cylinder Nova that i think ran H/MP or maybe as a gasser.
Long time ago.

Jake still had that Kay Sissel 6 cyl when he passed away. Gail is suppose to be looking for some pictures also.

Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

I saw most of the event as a spectator. Think they dealt with rain at least a couple
of days...including Labor Day. I didn't come back for Tuesday as I was heading
home. Remember that one of the Time Trial/Qualifying days was called due to
rain, and I believe back then, you had to remove ALL your stuff and go to your
hotel/motel or whatever....and stay there. Also at the end of every race day...

Then you'd hustle back EARLY in the morning to get a good pit spot...do I recall
that correctly???

On that rain-out day, remember hanging out at the DQ on Rte 136 in Clermont.
LOTS of race cars to check out...on you guessed it...OPEN trailers...and also
ramp trucks too. Fun time despite the rainy day...Stayed at the Lions Club
campground...another Nationals icon...Are BOTH still around??

While most of the event was the usual warm and muggy...remember that Labor
Day came up cold and dreary...with at least a 20-degree shift in temperature...
probably more. Might have rained overnight....and do remember them drying
the track and people with rain gear and blankets....

Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

I wished I had started this hunt while Jake was still alive. He would have loved it. I remember going to his house on weekends. If there was a race on he was watching it like some people watch football.
Thanks

Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

Might have a photo of Dwight's car...but it would be a pit shot...I didn't have a
telephoto camera at that time..Probably take some time to find though....

Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

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Originally Posted by ss wannabee (Post 450102)

Might have a photo of Dwight's car...but it would be a pit shot...I didn't have a
telephoto camera at that time..Probably take some time to find though....

Thanks. Trying to find pictures of all the cars also.

Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

I have in my old magazine collection in a box somewhere a publication
(i think NHRA put it out) the 1974 or 1975 year in review. It has a picture
of this car (66 impala) with the rear slick missing .Im guessing rear stud
or axle failure. The reason that I remember is I have a very good memory
when it comes to 66 big Chevys Im currently down to only two! If I find the
book I will gladly give it to you. I know it is somewhere. Al jr.

Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

Remember in the National Dragster interview he told 'em he was a watermelon farmer from arkansas. :rolleyes:

HOW do I remember this stuff and can't tell you what I had for lunch yesterday???????

Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

I truly apreciate all the help.

Re: Pic's of Dwight Cox's race car 74 US Nationals

Got in touch with Gail (Red) Cox. She is going to send me some pictures of the cars and some from her days a Carlile, AR track.