Originally Posted by Mike Jones (Post 549743)

I see you about 00:25 seconds in
A breathtaking performance Ken :D
Do you remember how quick the 55 was?
Mike A114

Originally Posted by Kenny Bomar (Post 549806)

hi mike I think it was mid 12's or so btw autographs are available at reasonable prices !!

Originally Posted by Dana Fitzpatrick (Post 549844)

Richard Ruth built the 55 for the studio,I have a magazine from around 1980 with an interview with him.He said before he turned the car over to the studio he ran it at the strip,went 10.70/127. Incidentally,this is the same 55 used in American Graffiti,they put a flat hood and a L-88 dual plane intake on it and painted it black.Changed interiors and wheels,also.

Originally Posted by Kenny Bomar (Post 549806)

hi mike I think it was mid 12's or so btw autographs are available at reasonable prices !!

Originally Posted by Dana Fitzpatrick (Post 549844)

Richard Ruth built the 55 for the studio,I have a magazine from around 1980 with an interview with him.He said before he turned the car over to the studio he ran it at the strip,went 10.70/127. Incidentally,this is the same 55 used in American Graffiti,they put a flat hood and a L-88 dual plane intake on it and painted it black.Changed interiors and wheels,also.

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl (Post 549409)

Lakeland Dragstrip is closed for good. It is to be a parking lot for warehouses. Lakeland has a very colorful past where almost every great racer has made passes over the years. It has been licensed by both NHRA and IHRA . The circle track was nationally know and all the NASCAR greats have raced there. Here is the official notification to the public:

Lakeland Drag Strip
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Its with A. broken heart that I make this post.
Mr. Spiker, property owner, has let us know that he has accepted an offer from a developer to purchase the whole facility ( Dragstrip and mud hole) unfortunately for us they where able to offer more than us .I personally would like to thank all the RACERS, SPONSORS ,STAFF AND FANS for supporting us for the last 6yrs .Im going to miss all the great folks who shared there days with us .Again i am truly greatful to everyone..
Thank you very much . Ozzy and Maria Moya and the whole lakeland family.