Quarter Midget Racers from Late 50's/early 60's

[Midget 85]

The #85 Midget diving into turn 1 and passing a fellow driver of Galveston,TX at the Gulf Freeway Quarter Midget track. ( Year-1959 ) He is driving a Kurtis Kraft Midget, Randy a Pacemaker. (era 1959)

 

#85 was full blown sponsored here by Mohr Buick Co. which was a Houston Buick Auto dealership and would later win the Junior Division Championship in 1958 along with it's driver.

 

Mohr Buick donated cash and revenue for the engines and other related racing needs that was fast becoming an agressive and expensive sport to compete and also win.

 

Interesting fact is you could usually tell what type of Quarter Midget manufactured by the "Roll Bar" design.

 

And, oh yes several of them did get upside down and air born!

 

Most tracks were 1/20th mile to 1/10th mile in size requiring different gear ratios in order to run with the competition. Changing sprocket drives on the gear box was the answer to winning or losing. Trial runs for engine peak on each track would tell us what gears we needed and usually reported back to our dads if the engines were flattening out at full acelleration before reaching the turns for let off. The bigger the tracks the more gear and faster speed which would be an average of 35mph up to 55mph on larger tracks!

 

Pretty much the same as the big car racers in strategy.

 

We also ran motorcycle carbs on these little engines that could really put out the RPM's if tuned properly.

 

One of the engines that Mohr Buick Sponsored had special needle bearings on the crankshft to try and reduce friction! Think it wasn't serious?

 

Oh yeah, nitro and other special fuels began to enter the Quarter Midget world as time went on. I actually blew a few of them while testing for mixtures!

 

The funny thing was, one of the engines actually belonged to a fellow competitor that I was testing for. The piston completely exploded into hundreds of pieces. When pulling the head off the block, the only thing you could see was the connecting rod looking back at ya...no piston to be found. What was left of any piston was in the oil pan. It was a Wahlborg Midget and ran like a bat out of torture..until the engine let go!

 

Feeling bad that I blew the engine..I apologized to the car owner for destroying his engine. He grinned at me and then said.." That's OK Randy..I found out what I needed to know" and then he walked off.

 

His name was MJ Burton.

 

Fuel mixtures were being tested!

 

 

Another picture reveals #85 with Randy winning a "Heat Race" in Liberty,TX at the fairgrounds. The Trophy Queen smiles as she poses with the winner..I was smiling just to be pictured with the Rodeo Trophy Queen!

 

(Fall 1958)

Edited April 1, 2010 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

This stuff is incredible! What a legacy we are handing down to the racers yet to come!

 

Nick

 

Thanks Nick!

 

Trying to find all that I have on Quarter Midgets for the Houston and surrounding areas.

 

I even found these newspaper clippings from 1958.

Hoping to find more..

 

 

Note the brand new 59 Buick in the background. This was the end of the point season in 1958 before the season ended. Randy won the Junior Division Championship here as Coggie won the Senior Division as pictured earlier on this thread.

Edited March 18, 2008 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

Talked to Jr. Wingo last week. I thought he would be on this forum by now. He lives in Sugarland. If you want to contact him Google JC Wingo.

 

Sandra,

 

Speaking of Junior Wingo, I just happen to have a photo of him in the background of this photo.

 

I was taking the victory lap here after a race at Gulfgate race track and you will see Junior Wingo in the #53 Cherokee Midget ( background ) being escorted back to the pits after the race ended.

 

Again, this was 1958. We are looking for more photos of Quarter Midget Drivers in those beginning days of Quarter Midgets. Today's Quarter Midgets are actually patterned more on today's big cars and outlaw sprinters / midgets which include wings and extended offset rear wheels.

 

Note the crowds that attended these events and the introduction of a new sport called Quarter Midget Racing in the late 50's!

 

Midget 85 and all other Pacemaker Quarter Midgets came with a "Split" rear axle from the factory. The right rear was the pulling wheel while the left rear was an idler wheel. The live axle shaft was housed in two axle bearings. One on the right rear and the other end of the axle was encapsulated on the other side of the frame (left side) making the axle about 3/4 in full length.

 

Generally, all other Quarter Midgets were straight axles on the rear with a locked right rear for pulling and the other was free wheelin'..

 

Midgets in these photos are priceless and reflect on an earlier design of racing and copied after the big racers as to styles of that time...

 

#85

Edited March 14, 2008 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

Here's a photo of myself and Little "Joey Jordan" who was the official track "Mascot" at the Gulf Freeway Race Track in Houston.

 

Joey was only three years old and was the son of our promotor Joe Jordan. Every now and then little Joey was allowed to drive around the race track (by himself of course) just for the fun of it. He could barely see over the steering wheel and had plenty of pillows stashed all around him so he could not only see but, try and reach the pedals!

 

I had just received the trophy after winning a Feature Race, and little Joey was already trying to steal it from me as you can see in the photo with both his hands wrapped around it.

 

Wonder where he is today...

 

#85

 

Below is Joe Jordon Senior... pop of Lil' Joey and promoter of the track. The PA system was broken on this day and Joe grabbed a make shift mobile speaker horn to do the officiating.

 

I remember this day as the Grill Plate fell off the nose of Midget 85 in the feature race and went sliding up the track. I thought I had thrown a rod with the loud clank and the nose piece hitting the bottom of the car belly.

 

I realized nothing was seriously damaged and hammered the throttle to go on and win this feature race.

 

Notice we were experimenting with "Grooved" slicks as noted on the right front. Later, Mag wheels were introduced to the Quarters for lighter weight. You will see them on several of the shots on this forum.

Edited March 11, 2008 by Midget 85

[ftaylor]

Randy,

 

Hey guy,

 

I am in Florida for the shuttlle launch. Will be back sometimes near the 24 th Tell everyone hello, Sandra, Denny, Larry, Doug,Debbie and Cogie, Gail, Gary and Daryl, hello. I know I was a newbie compared to you guys, but you all made an impact on my memory. Do your remember Danny Gage? Sorry to hear about Dempie and any others we have lost.

 

I will try to build a database that has everyone name, past photo, present photo, car number, parents name, and current profession. Will also build a presentation to show then and now photos if they will send them in.

 

I think a reunion will be great. We have all gone different directions, will be interesting to see those different paths.

 

You were my best friend then, think you would still be if our lives had stayed close.

 

Freddy

[Midget 85]

Another race I won't forget...

 

Note the wet spots on the camera lens, the wet coveralls, and a busted lip from a piece of debris that I caught in pursuit of another midget in front of me.

 

We were in the middle of a 50 Lap feature race when the rains began to fall on the final laps but still under green flag conditions to try and finish the last couple of laps.

 

I took the white flag and slid around the final lap with #85 cocked sideways with the rear end trying to meet the front across the finish line and my foot buried on the pedal!

 

I remember the crowds clapping with the crossed up midget taking the checkered and then the rains really came down! Later, after the thunder shower past I was wheeled back on the track for the photo shot and trophy presentation.

 

I was 8 years old and felt like I was Buddy Rackley at Playland Park Speedway! It was 1958 and another hard earned trophy was awarded. You can see the rain drops on the side nerf bars.

 

It was too wet for the trophy queen so, the flagman and a proud Dad posed with the honors in two different shots.

 

The track was drying up some and the cars for the stock feature were being brought out to the track for the line up in the background.

 

This was the only 50 Lap Race I can remember in Quarter Midget racing. Most were 25 to 35 lap features and as you can see in one of the photos I could hardly hold the trophy up after gripping the steering wheel for 50 laps of intense racing. My arm muscles were weak after dueling that many laps as a kid and trying to hold the midget straight and true in the turns. The rain soaked car is again noted in both photos.

 

I think Dad was proud of this race and wanted to be included in the shots for this one.

 

The lip healed but... I don't think the "Big Head" did on this day!

 

 

Buddy Rackley (pictured in the middle photo) was my favorite midget driver on the big tracks. I admired his smooth driving skills and how he managed himself in traffic and yet preserved his race car!

 

Buddy was my hero and as a little kid, I observed his driving style on the big tracks everytime I could watch him race. Therefore it was only natural for an observant kid to be like Buddy!

 

The photo was given to me by the late Buddy Rackley in 1959 while visiting his home in Bellaire,TX. after being invited over for a visit. I gave Buddy one of my photos of the Quarter Midget #85 and he gave me this one and actually autographed it for me as a souvineir. I have kept this photo all these years and if you look closely you will see what remains of his autograph that simply reads " Best Wishes- Buddy Rackley". It was signed with a red ball point pen and is inscribed in the lower right hand corner.

 

As you can see, the Big Midget Offy was #85 and is pictured here at Playland Park Speedway as he was doing warm ups. The photo is priceless and the memories of my favorite driver signing and giving me this photo at his home will never fade away..

 

I truly think Buddy helped me define my own driving habits with his smooth, persistant, but non abraisive style. Buddy Rackley was a true racing hero in my books and a gentleman to recognize a little hungry Quarter Midget Driver who longed to be like himself. He was quiet in nature but one heck of a driver on the speedways! Buddy was smooth and persistant as he made his way to the front of the pack with his midget out of harms way and preserving his race car from unnecessary damage. How cool it was to have a role model to seek after...

 

Now we know why my Quarter Midget was #85 also!

Edited April 10, 2010 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

Freddy,

 

It is always nice to hear from old friends and racers as time has slipped away from us all.

 

I look forward to seeing you and many other racers in the near future as we attempt to reunite again.

 

I think the last time we visited was 1974-75 along that time pattern. It has been way too long!

 

As for friendship, there is no parting for true friends no matter where we may end up. We shared many race days and friendships over and above time. Time and seperation is the only enemy to friendships..

 

Look forward to seeing you again, real soon!

 

#85

 

more photos....

 

 

In 1958, Quarter Midgets were sweeping the nation with a new fun filled sport for both kids and dads alike.

 

Here is another shot where #85 starts the race as the green flag drops and is surrounded by Wahlborg Quarter Midgets from Liberty,TX. Visitors from Liberty were in full force on a visit to Houston to participate and race with the Houston kids.

 

Starting on the pole position #85 was running rather poorly that day but managed to win this race on a sick engine. The engine was doing "Pony" leaps as though it was starved for fuel. It would accelerate hard and then sputtered as if it were out of fuel.

 

After the race, we discovered that water was in the fuel tank which obvoiusly had come from the fuel can that filled it!

 

Note also that in the beginning days before sanctions, many drivers wore Football Helments for protection. As crude as it seemed, they were safer than the old leather strap helments that many used before the Bell helments became the pattern for all to use.

 

At least the ears were better protected with a hard covering instead of leather covers and they had a face guard to boot!

 

Wahlborg Quarter Midgets were probably among the more popular midgets in the 50's due to their similar apperance to the the Big Midgets and because they were more plentiful and less expensive than the other factory branded midgets.

 

I must say, the body styles were very supportive of the styles of midgets in the 50's. Note the right front wheels had a negative "Camber" which made the wheel lean out just like the big cars.

 

Unfortunately, there was no suspension on the Wahlborgs..

 

#85

Edited November 16, 2008 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

DRIVERS MEETING

 

 

Here's another photo showing both the drivers and their respective Dads in a pre race drivers meeting at the Gulf Freeway Race Track in 1958.

 

All attention was given to the flagman as he reviews the rules and pre race ceremonies and procedures to the flag displaying. " And the Black Flag means you are disqualified to race..no bumping or rough driving" he said..

 

We soon forgot what the flagman said after the racing began..

 

Hopefully, some of the local drivers who read this forum will recognize themselves. I will try and help out the one's I remember and where they are in reference to the photo and of those we can clearly see.

 

 

 

The man on the far right of the picture is Mr.Honea the dad of Sandra Honea.

 

The two boys sitting on the edge of the track (right to left) is Mike Rezofy and late brother Dimpy Rezofy.

 

The boy leaning on left arm in white coveralls looking at flagman and next to girl is Jeff Lynn #76.

 

The girl we think is Gayle Nolan in front of Jeff and looking at flagman. ( Not sure of Identity )

 

The boy next to checkered flag is Randy Coon with left hand on knee and looking at flagman.

 

The boy behind the flags with #5 on the helment is Chubby Chapman from Dayton, TX.

 

The boy standing up behind Chubby Chapman and looking at the camera in white coveralls is Jr.Wingo.

 

The boy kneeling down with white pants and black leather jacket with scaloped painted helment is Sonny Richardson from Beaumont,TX. Sonny drove the AA Fuel Quarter Midgets.

 

The boy behind Sonny we think is Jim Sanders but not 100% certain.

 

To the far left of the photo (Hand in Pocket) is Doug McBrides Dad.

 

Our memory of some of the drivers names are a little fuzzy.

 

The older gentleman standing to the right of the center with stop watch hanging from side pocket and white coveralls and arms folded behind him is Jack Bouslog from Liberty,TX. Jack was involved in Big Midget Racing in earlier days and ran a huge farm in Liberty,TX.

 

Hopefully some of our Houston drivers can help us out here with names.

Edited March 30, 2009 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

Time trials begin on a cool day and #85 is under the stop watch below..

[Midget 85]

Pictured here is Coggie Pearce in his Pacemaker Quarter Midget #7 at the Liberty Fairgrounds.

 

I am seated next to Coggie as we were asked for a shot by the local newspaper as Junior and Senior Championship titles in 1958.

 

The trailer behind us was built by my Dad for the Pearces to haul both 1/4 and 1/2 midgets. The car in the lower section of the trailer is a Moss 1/2 Midget and was powered by a 2 cycle McCulluch Chain saw engine which was standard in rear engined powered 1/2 Midgets in those days.

 

This was early 1959 and note the "MAG" wheels replaced the old steel wheels in earlier photos of the midgets.

 

Yeah, "Burr" haircuts were in.. along with the Howdy Doody Look and bimbo ears!

 

Ted Koppel of Night Line was actually impressed with our look and used it in future nights of media broadcasting.

 

Lost touch with Coggie after 1964..

 

Edited March 13, 2010 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

Pictured here his Jack Bosloug and his wife from Dayton,TX.

 

You are looking at the backstretch out of turn 2 here. Behind the bleechers is the feeder road next to Gulf Freeway south bound just west of Loop 610 east

 

Jack was involved with auto racing back in the days of the 40's midgets and also owned several Quarter Midgets from which he selected drivers to drive them for him.

 

He loved racing and was thrilled with the sport from all aspects of midgets.

 

The #5 midget was driven by Chubby Chapman from Liberty / Dayton area and the #24 was driven on occasion by myself for Jack. Both were "B" Modifieds in engine categories.

 

Later, Chubby flipped the #24 at the Gulfgate race track a couple of times right in front of me as I was driving #85. Chubby wasn't hurt but, his Mom stated Chubby was to drive no more in the midgets after that day for fear of injury. The #5 was running poorly that day so Chubby drove the #24 and after climbing on top of another midgets rear wheel, sent him on a double flip out of turn 2.

 

Jack was never the same after losing his driver for #5 and we felt sorry for him. The old #5 handled poorly on the track therefore, no one really wanted to drive it.

 

To keep Jack involved, I drove the #24 Wahlborg Midget from time to time and Chubby and I actually won some of the trophies for him pictured in the photo. We always gave the trophies to Jack just to make him feel important to the sport.

 

Mr.Jack Bosloug passed on in the 70's and his idea of building engines was to "set em up lose" he would always say.

 

The old man was a legacy to the sport of Quarter Midgets and was missed by all who knew him.

Edited June 20, 2008 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

Another win for Midget 85 and again the flag honor and trophy was presented by Veteran Race Driver "Doc" Cossey.

 

 

Everyone who loves cars and auto racing should have the thrill of racing as a kid in this sport.

 

Although things have changed somewhat over the years, Quarter Midgets are still being raced around the country still today..

 

#85

Edited March 30, 2009 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

The many memories of Quarter Midget Racing is reflected with the remaining collection of trophies I had won during a brief time of racing the little midgets of the 50's..

 

Each one has a meaningful story and memory of a brief glorified day of winning..

 

#85

 

Edited March 30, 2009 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

As I find some of the newspaper clippings of those days I will add them to this forum.

 

One of the articles below is related to some of the drivers traveling to Lubbock,TX to participate in the nationals, while the drivers that stayed in Houston, took the honors at the home track. It is a two part article covering both locations.

 

We surely hope other Quarter Midget Drivers can find some history with their own photos and clippings to add to this interesting topic.

 

I certainly don't mean to hog up this forum with all the glory going to myself but, I still think it is interesting after all these years that we can share with younger Quarter Midget drivers and fans that remember those days that have gone by..

 

We welcome other drivers to add their own stories..

Edited March 31, 2008 by Midget 85

[NickHolt]

This stuff is priceless. Don't feel at all bad about the bandwidth. This is an important piece of Texas racing history and deserves all the space it takes to get the history recorded.

 

Nick

[txtom]

I know a Doug McBride here in San Antonio that I think told me he raced these in his youth; he ran around with Dale and Kenneth Bragg.

If you think that is him, I can get him in touch with ya'll.

Tom

[Midget 85]

Tom,

 

Thanks buddy, that would be awesome!

 

If it is the Doug McBride we're talking about then he should be in his mid to late 50's and drove the Quarters, then tell him to contact me. We were racing pals and you will see his photo on this thread.

 

Of course we were all kids back then and time has seperated a lot of us since youth.

 

He should remember me since we raced together many years ago.

 

#85

Edited March 22, 2008 by Midget 85

[Midget 85]

1958

 

MIDGET 76 ( Second 1/4 Midget )

 

Let's move onward or should I say let's move backwards some.

 

Before I started driving #85, my second Quarter Midget was this one.. Lil' 76.

 

This was my all time favorite midget as to appearance and again it was painted and numbered after my favorite midget driver Buddy Rackley and sponsored by Mohr Buick Dealership.

 

My Dad built this car to almost a cloned minature of Buddy's #76 and actually had "Disc Brakes" machined on the rear axle just like the big midget of Buddy's.

 

Both midgets were two tone painted maroon and highlighted in light pink

 

This car was super light and resembled the 50's midgets in that era.

 

Dad, being a fabricator and welder built this car in the off season of 1957 and was race ready for the 1958 race season.

 

It is the only photo I have of it and if I had a choice of midgets to have kept, it woud have been this one.

 

This midget was light weight and eye catching but still less superior in handling than #85 which had shock absorbers and leaf springs that made it handle like a dream machine.

 

Lil' 76 however, would reach it's destiny on one Sunday when I tangled with another midget that sent me through the wooden fence after locking up wheels. We were coming out of turn one and heavy on the pedal when the competitor decided I wasn't going to pass him. With that thought he drove his midget hard to the right and we locked up, both at full throttle and drifted right up the turn and straight into the wooden fence. Unfortunately, Lil'76 was a lighter car and on the outside so, into the wooden fence it went. I remember ducking my helment for the impact but didn't realize how destructive it would turn out.

 

The gas cap behind me was actually sheared off and gasoline came out of the tank after impact and drenched me in fuel! I remember how fast everyone came to my rescue and starting ripping my coveralls off of me before I knew what happened. I was soaked in fuel and everyone knew that a burning cigarette would have ignited me like a torch!

 

Running to the pit area half naked was a plain embarrasment with people trying to get the clothes off. Remember, this was way before fire suits were even thought of.

 

Later, when returning in dry clothes I saw #76 and the damage that was caused as the rear axle caught an embedded fence post which bent the rear axle and disc brake assembly and darn near ripped it off the chassis! I was devistated seeing the damage.

 

Disgruntled, Dad repaired the rear axle assembly after several weeks and sold the midget. It was then that a factory midget was ordered out of California and thus #85 became my new ride.

 

#76 had a short life but, was one of my favorites in the short time I drove it..

 

It would have been a very sentimental car to have kept since my late Dad built it and the fact it was so cool in appearance and structured after Buddy's Midget #76..

 

This photo is for you Dad, and Buddy. My thanks many years ago for the thrill of driving this car built by you and to honor Buddy.

PICTURED BELOW:

 

1st Photo Buddy Rackley #76 1953-56 - Playland Park Speedway

 

 

2nd Photo Randy Coon #76 1958 - Gulfgate 1/4 Midget Track

 

Edited March 30, 2009 by Midget 85

[Budman]

This is great stuff Midget85. Thanks for sharing!

[Midget 85]

Thanks Budman!

 

Hope you enjoy as we research more on these little midgets that have come and gone.

 

I am sure you recognize some of the names that went on to bigger things in racing at Meyer Speedway and other tracks.

 

Thanks for visiting..

Edited March 22, 2008 by Midget 85

[txtom]

Randy

 

I spoke with Doug McBride this morning, and he remembered you and some of the names I mentioned from this thread.

With his permission, I have PM'd you his phone number here in San Antonio, and he looks forward to hearing from you.

 

Tom

[Midget 85]

EXTRA .. EXTRA....READ ALL ABOUT IT!

 

More newspaper clippings found in the archives...

 

Quarter Midgets in the beginning...

 

 

******************************************************************************

 

Tom,

 

Thanks for your efforts in making contact with Doug.

 

I really appreciate your part in finding Doug and we look forward to seeing each other again after all these years!

 

Your a great friend.

85

Edited November 16, 2008 by Midget 85

[txtom]

Your're welcome, Randy,

 

I met Doug in the mid 90's when he ran a slot car track here in SA. My kid started running on it, and I did some myself.

While I was not in this area at the age for those cars, I know several former 1/4 racers, including Doug, the Bragg brothers, Denny Burton, Larry Schild, and others. Good bunch of folks there.

[Midget 85]

Tom,

 

My many, many thanks for contacting Doug and relaying the information for us.

 

It's been many years ago to this writing since I have seen Doug. I look forward to speaking with him again thanks to your efforts to help us locate him and providing contact information.

 

My sincere thanks!

 

#85

[Midget 85]

Tom,

 

You are right again..

 

These are some good people and I raced both Larry Schild and Denny Burton in the Quarter Midgets long ago. Matter of fact, I visit Denny often and speak with him at his shop in Houston where he maintains a steady schedule of keeping the big cars running. Denny has done well for himself with DB Motorsports

 

I have known Denny since he was about 4 years old. We go back a long way and as you can see in the photgraph below, Denny and I were friends off the race track also. This picture reflects back to 1960 and Denny, (with his Dad and Mom) were visiting our home in Houston. That would be Don Burton as many of us know.

 

PHOTOS BELOW (1960)

 

Here is a shot of myself on the left and Denny on the right standing in our kitchen. Denny's Mom, Dodie Burton is pictured in the background.

 

We most certainly have changed some since this photo was taken. We raced each other like the pros!

 

The bottom photo is Don and Dodie Burton, parents of Denny Burton. NOTE: The calendar on the wall!

 

Don was well known around the Houston speedways like Playland Park and Meyer Speedway with many wins on the tracks. His contribution to racing was essential to the racing world and also inspired son Denny to carry on the racing tradition. He will be remembered for his contributions.

 

This photo was again at our home in 1960 while visiting and talking about racing..

 

I should take this time to thank Denny Burton for starting this Quarter Midget topic to begin with on TXSZ!

 

Denny called me one day stating that someone was actually looking for me and had posted it to the site. That person was Freddy Taylor, another racing friend.

 

As you can see, we have opened a can of goodies and memories of those younger racing days.

 

****************************************************************

 

FIERCE COMPETITION!

 

Larry Schild and I were pretty fierce competitors during the 1/4 midget days and often tangled wheels on the tracks. We were the one's to beat when it came to each other. I can remember us knocking each other out in a feature race at the Pasadena track after a wheel locking episode! We went from being the leaders of the race to DNF with damage to both cars. I guess we were a little hard headed back then.

 

Another episode almost turned Larry over when we got together on a 1/10 mile Go Kart track. As we were headed for turn 3, Larry would run his right front wheel up under me on the inside. When he did, I cut hard to the left and Larry went air born over the front of #85 and almost landed on his top side. We were on a large track and the speeds were up there! As you might guess, things were getting pretty fierce, not to mention the threat of getting injured.

 

What I had learned with instinct was not to give in with a right front wheel bullied underneath me. Midget 85 was a heavier car compared to the Viper Midget of Larry's midget and so over he went. It could have been serious as the competition was getting bolder and more agressive with speed.

 

Luckily neither of us was in serious trouble but, I don't think Larry forgot the high ride that day..

 

As Go-Karts began to overcome the 1/4 midgets late 1960 and early 61, I pretty much dropped out of the racing scene since I had no interest in Go-Karts what so ever.

 

Even so, I did try a few rounds of Kart racing but was immediately disgruntled with the Grand Prix style tracks with left and right turns and hair pin curves. I guess I liked the roundy rounds and fast speeds too much to change.

 

It was then I involved myself to attending the brand new track that had just opened in Houston.

 

That would be Meyer Speedway.

 

To this day I can relate to the driving skills and reflex on any given highway in my daily travels and find myself looking for ways around threatening situations in traffic. It's almost as if you never stop racing..

 

It is true that as a youngster you learn many things..

 

Hopefully, we can get more feedback on these little midgets and drivers and where many got their start in racing. We all know Terry and Bobby Labonte raced them as well.

 

Look where they went..

Edited July 5, 2008 by Midget 85