How am I just now seeing this? Amazing little piece of history. I raced at many little strips like this. Brings back a lot of great memories. Competition was tough. But we all helped each other. Everything was friendly and laid back. And yes, it was dangerous. We used what safety gear we could afford. Never worried about guardrails, (or lack of), poles, or trees. If you were a fan you could get as close as you wanted. We never realized how cool it was. Never thought it would be so different now.
Wow! What a find! Great footage. I believe that is the same car Don used to win the 1984 U.S Nationals. When I attended my first race in 1986, Keith Craig had an alcohol funny car with the same paint scheme as the dragster had in this video.
I spent many weekends at this track and was even fortunate enough to get Big Daddy's autograph. He signed my pit pass since that was the only piece of paper i could find at the time, LOL. This sure does open up my memory bank. Thanks for sharing.
My father built and owned this race track (C B Busby). If any one has pictures from this track, please let me know. I have been trying to find some to show to my son. I miss those days. Dianne
Dianne, I practically grew up at this track and i do have some pictures. My dad used to race here so i was always snapping pictures. Send me your email and i will get them over to you.
M Marks how times and safety knowledge has changed. at that track,for the fuel cars you had a row of telephone poles or a full on forest to enjoy,and it appears all racers had a tractor to avoid at the top end,and how a 'full leathers and gloves" for bikes wasn't mandated (when in the UK it was a necessity even for run What you brungs from 78) I have no idea.
I was born in '77 so before my time really. Live in Vicksburg,MS. What was name of track,when did it close & whats there now? Just curious. Never knew it existed. Sad how many have disappeared. Cool vid!
Tell you what stands out for me and that’s obesity sure wasn’t a problem back then. Some of those guys have no visible means of support they are that skinny..was this pre McDonalds?
