Budman Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 This history section is now several years old. We've managed to acquire a substantial number of significant historical Texas racing history photos on here. Let's hear from you. Which ones are your very favorites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 B-Man: I think that is like asking a parent what his favorite child is! Each is special in its own way. I like every one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I love HWY 16 pictures but I was raised weekly @ Speed O Rama, I sure do like the ones from late 70's early 80's. With TWS races running a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwhite Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I have to agree with you Rodney, I grew up there also and actually where I started racing..SAS is my 2 nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzu-Fast Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 There are a lot of good ones , but that one of AJ giving them the finger during the midget race had got to be my favorite . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 When I think back on all the photos I've seen posted in this section, and there are a lot of great ones, to me, two in particular come to mind. The first of these is for its dramatic impact. If I were to give the photo a title, I'd call it THE SPIRIT OF RACING. The photo like few others I've ever seen, conveys the senses of motion, speed, danger, intensity and drama of competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 tell them where his right hand really is buddy. that is my favorite to. it's my screen saver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 The second is for its historical content. Those old modified coupes still reign first in my heart. The drivers are two of the greats in all of Texas short track history. Both went on the top ranks in racing, although for one of them, it was all too short a ride. Foyt and Wade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdad Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I have seen Doc race and win in that very car many times. I was a youngster then and Doc is still one of my racing heros. And yes, the pic says it all................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdad Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Another "8" car.......................... I heard that was Doc's daughter in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 The vintage mid '50s Super Modified picture with an upside down Billy Wade, a spun sideways A J Foyt, and an over the wall UFO has to be considered one of the best. I'd say Playland Park Spdwy/Houston, back straightaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasprd Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'd have to say the Pan American Speedway pictures are my favorites. PAS was my first exposure to racing, and I can't think of a better place for a kid's first trip (the parade road right in front of the stands, the variety of cars at the time, etc.). No way I could pick an specific photo from all those, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 The Foyt/Wade pic seems to have left us. Replaced by a red x. But, that's only one of what appears to be hundreds of missing pics from this History Section. Those are irreplaceble photos, gathered on here from many over several years for all to share and enjoy. How very, very sad. I do hope the forum management will make it a priority to attempt to recover these priceless pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 The Foyt/Wade pic seems to have left us. Replaced by a red x. But, that's only one of what appears to be hundreds of missing pics from this History Section. Those are irreplaceble photos, gathered on here from many over several years for all to share and enjoy. How very, very sad. I do hope the forum management will make it a priority to attempt to recover these priceless pics. As I have explained in several other posts, the pictures are all recovered. The problem is that the software upgrade did not anticipate that someone had made changes to the way the software normally points to attachments in the database. So when the upgrade was installed the "pointer" pointed to someplace other than the software expected. We have contacted the software vendor about this. Hopefully they are working on the problem If all else fails, we will be putting up a huge pic gallery and make the announcement that folks can find their favorites pics in that gallery. But.. we'd much prefer that the "pointer" problem be resolved so that all the pics posted before December 2008 would be available as in the past. Sorry for this problem. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastracker Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks Nick, I was begining to get real nervous, being that I have recently wiped out some pic's and documents with the new Vista. Budman, your still the d-man with the thread "Old Modified and Super Modified pic's wanted" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted April 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Pics are back! Thanks guys at LSS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdad Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Many thanks for your hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tps48 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 My vote goes to the Pan Am sections/threads. When we raced there I had no idea how much it would mean to me later. I mean we had it made there. Some of my best friendships started back there. Nick Holt didn't have any grey hair then. Bruce Mabrito was famous then. I wouldn't have joined TXSZ if not for the Pan Am stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I still don't have any gray hair, Mike. I go to the beauty shop once a week and have them color some of that dark brown hair white. And Bruce Mabrito is still famous. At least in my eyes he is... But he does have gray hair and that's why I go to the beauty shop - so he won't feel so bad about how old he looks. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 This is mine, wish he was still here. I would loved to of learned from one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer61 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 ...even he had bad days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfbarnes Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Here's mine, just a real quality picture of a first class driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano36 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 My vote goes to the Pan Am sections/threads. When we raced there I had no idea how much it would mean to me later. I mean we had it made there. Some of my best friendships started back there. Nick Holt didn't have any grey hair then. Bruce Mabrito was famous then. I wouldn't have joined TXSZ if not for the Pan Am stuff. I still don't have any gray hair, Mike. I go to the beauty shop once a week and have them color some of that dark brown hair white. And Bruce Mabrito is still famous. At least in my eyes he is... But he does have gray hair and that's why I go to the beauty shop - so he won't feel so bad about how old he looks. Nick Hey Nick, I sure hope you are not paying that beauty shop a lot of money. I hate to see people get gyped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Thanks Dano. Always appreciate folks covering my back.. LOL Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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