Wow, great videos. Brings back memories, Back in the 60's my Dad was racing a front engine rail and later a 7-Litre Galaxie in the Maryland & VA area. I was about 11 years old at the time.
Sweet! I always knew about the dry lake racing but, always thought it began after WWII. I never realized it started in the 30's. And I certainly couldn't imagine trying to drive from L.A. to the lakes in those times. I used to road race motorcycles at Willow Springs not far from Edwards but, about half a century later.
History: Mickey Thompson and his wife Trudy were murdered by 2 hit men on bicycles in the Thompson home yard. The man who hired (convicted) the hit men was a partner with Mickey, Mike Goodwin, (who started Supercross in 1972.). The partnership went bad, (never found out why), and Mike Goodwin hired the hit men, even ordered to shoot Trudy first in front of Mickey, as Mickey was very very fond of her. It was Mickey's sister, (Who I actually called to congratulate her. Different days), who pushed for a conviction, which took about 10 years after the murders to happen. To the best of my knowledge, Mike Goodwin is still in prison. Sad happenings. Doug in Michigan
I remember those times in the 60. We had lots of places to race then. Also, lots of oval track both paved and dirt like Ascot where they could also go into the pond. What fun we had.
It is when industries are new, when they are the most exciting and with the most opportunity,-----------------------before Gov. regulation shuts down our prosperity and fun. We really need to tell them to stay out of our business/businesses.
Calvin!!!!! Question???? I have watched your drag racing season. You stopped in the mid to late 90's. Is there any chance you will be posting any more complete seasons? .........I miss the entire seasons, uyou spoiled me, its no fun huntimng all over the internet for various races tio try and fullfill each year.?????
I unfortunately don't have much from the second half of the 1990s. I should be uploading a few more videos in the next few days. Some of which are from the second half of the 90s.
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