M&H Tire /Marvin Rifchin passes

Dave Casey · 06-04-2009, 11:22 AM

In the late 40's and early 50's my dad Gordon raced stock cars and often used Marvin's tires. The best story related was a "new car race" at Thompson speedway in connecticut that my dad entered. Dad worked at a ford dealership, so they got a 40 something ford sedan and set it up for the race. Modifications were very limited, as the cars were to be very stock, a little shim here or there and get it to corner the best you could. Enter Marvin--- got some tires that were recapped and off to the race. Dad's car did not have as much power as some, but it cornered great and the tires did not blow out. He qualified in the front and won the race. Thank You Marvin.

I am thankful to have met Marvin when I went to Watertown(MA) to purchase a set of tires for my stocker. Had an enjoyable short talk with him. Pioneers in our sport are rare, especially from Massachusetts. Again , thank you Marvin.

Dave

06-04-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 797 Times in 165 Posts	Re: M&H Tire /Marvin Rifchin passes In the late 40's and early 50's my dad Gordon raced stock cars and often used Marvin's tires. The best story related was a "new car race" at Thompson speedway in connecticut that my dad entered. Dad worked at a ford dealership, so they got a 40 something ford sedan and set it up for the race. Modifications were very limited, as the cars were to be very stock, a little shim here or there and get it to corner the best you could. Enter Marvin--- got some tires that were recapped and off to the race. Dad's car did not have as much power as some, but it cornered great and the tires did not blow out. He qualified in the front and won the race. Thank You Marvin. I am thankful to have met Marvin when I went to Watertown(MA) to purchase a set of tires for my stocker. Had an enjoyable short talk with him. Pioneers in our sport are rare, especially from Massachusetts. Again , thank you Marvin. Dave __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK