Spent MANY weekends racing at 42 in 67-69. 62 Chevy ll V-8 B/MP and then 68 Javelin FS/A. Worked at Myles Engineering Cleveland building race engines. We wern't so fast then but had a LOT more FUN!!!
I had 1967 Cougar I raced at 42 in 1967 , I "think "I raced the red and black top Chevelle in most of the movie , I never did get a picture of my Cougar racing ,It was lite green 390 ,4 speed . If anyone has pictures ,please let me know . I always loved Dragway 42 .
Hey motleyphuckincrue, Who was (is) your gandad?? Maybe I worked on his motors. I was doing most of the cyl head work at Myles (now VICTORY Engines) in 67-69. Then spent 4 years in that crazy canoe club the US Navy, Went back to work @ Myles in 74 which is when I met Ray Banyas. Worked with him untill 76 when I moved to SC. Ray is a GREAT guy who really knows his "stuff"!!! Next time you see him tell him "Bruce from SC" sez Hi !!!
I raced 42 in the early 60s. In the early 60s, the wildest Drive-In scene was in Akron, Ohio, The Flame. The cars would line up according to type.. nights were awesome. I have looked everywhere for footage or photos, barely a mention of the place. Know anybody who might have a clue where to find footage or photos?
Hey there ghostracer...I`m jim from kent state.Do you have any old films of 42 back in the day? MY Dad used to race at 42 when there was 2 then 4...I have not found any footage of the Flames video`s....could you tell me where if any you have found..I keep looking and hoping to find someone who knows that time frame.I send you my best and thanks for repying bud...33
Have not found even one shot of The Flame. I am shocked, as it was quite the scene back then. The movie Happy Days tried to capture the drive-in scene, but it was nothing compared to the Flame. My little red 63 stingray, stripped down to look like it was right off the assembly line, even had blackwall tires. But no .. that little devil could shut em down up on the interstate.
thats an impala at 4:10 that very well could be my dads that we bought from a guy in ohio Lyodd biddinger was his name i think i was only 9 at the time..
This was a great place to race in the 60's, then when Aaron Polburn and the Eisenhart's ran D-42 in the 70's this was a really GOOD place to race, they knew how to run a program...too bad the management of the last 15-20 years t D-42 has screwed it up, they really need to get a CLUE !!!
