"Old Drag Racers" - Page 3

Dan Lattimore · 12-18-2012, 08:04 PM

April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years.

Mark Yacavone · 12-18-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Lattimore

April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years.

I don't believe it... Let's see the picture!

Dan Lattimore · 12-19-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I don't believe it... Let's see the picture!

Mark, If I could find one which I think is a total impossibility ---- I'm sure it would be a tintype.

Bob Bender · 12-19-2012, 01:33 AM

I started in October 1964 at age 15 and got kicked out till March 1965. What Fun !!!!!!!!!!

SSDiv6 · 12-19-2012, 02:40 AM

Always enjoyed listening to the racing stories and their personal views about the changes that have transpired from some of the older guys such as Pete Kost, Vic Hobbs, Jim Waldo, Don Wann and Dave Wren.

George Fitzpatrick · 12-19-2012, 09:35 AM

The competitive juice‘s never stop. You just change what you race.

Dave Ley · 12-19-2012, 05:54 PM

My father was a racer and took me to my first race in 1966. Been hooked ever since. Wow, I guess I'll be starting my 47th season in 2013 !

Ed McLawhorn Jr. · 12-19-2012, 06:48 PM

My dad's first race car was built in 1965 and every time it was hooked to a homemade tow bar, an eager 7yr boy was ready to go! I have been hooked ever since. Dad will be 80 early next year and still has the desire and fever. Unfortunately his back will not allow him to drive, however he saw his grandson get behind the wheel this summer. It was really a special time to see the making of a 3rd generation drag racer!

Ed

Charrlie_S · 12-21-2012, 08:14 AM

Started racing at Montomery, NY. in 1958. Periodiclly "retire", and then return, a couple of years later. Ran mostly "stock", now brackets.

Tom Goldman · 12-21-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by resurrection3

well lets see,i raced at vineland in 1960.i'm 71 & if i can get my car back together,i'll still kept doing it!

Rich, you're just a youngster compared to Pop Fordyce, I think he's 76 and still kicking our butts on the track!
I'm 59 and been going to the track since '61,and racing since,'70.

12-18-2012, 08:04 PM	#21
Dan Lattimore Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Beaverdam, Va./ Port St. Lucie,Fla. Posts: 362 Likes: 177 Liked 154 Times in 37 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years. __________________ 66W30POST

12-19-2012, 01:33 AM	#24
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,733 Likes: 1,599 Liked 459 Times in 90 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" I started in October 1964 at age 15 and got kicked out till March 1965. What Fun !!!!!!!!!! __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

12-19-2012, 02:40 AM	#25
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,583 Times in 582 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" Always enjoyed listening to the racing stories and their personal views about the changes that have transpired from some of the older guys such as Pete Kost, Vic Hobbs, Jim Waldo, Don Wann and Dave Wren.

12-19-2012, 09:35 AM	#26
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 344 Likes: 118 Liked 94 Times in 24 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" The competitive juice‘s never stop. You just change what you race. Attached Thumbnails __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

12-19-2012, 05:54 PM	#27
Dave Ley Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Jersey , The 51st. State Posts: 424 Likes: 1,806 Liked 241 Times in 44 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" My father was a racer and took me to my first race in 1966. Been hooked ever since. Wow, I guess I'll be starting my 47th season in 2013 ! __________________ Dave Ley

12-19-2012, 06:48 PM	#28
Ed McLawhorn Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 306 Likes: 3 Liked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" My dad's first race car was built in 1965 and every time it was hooked to a homemade tow bar, an eager 7yr boy was ready to go! I have been hooked ever since. Dad will be 80 early next year and still has the desire and fever. Unfortunately his back will not allow him to drive, however he saw his grandson get behind the wheel this summer. It was really a special time to see the making of a 3rd generation drag racer! Ed

12-21-2012, 08:14 AM	#29
Charrlie_S Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Silver Springs, Florida Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Old Drag Racers" Started racing at Montomery, NY. in 1958. Periodiclly "retire", and then return, a couple of years later. Ran mostly "stock", now brackets.