jakdad

I am going to do that also. I watched Bill at Playland and Meyer. As you say, awesome display of talent. He is a lot of fun. I raced with him on 1/4 mile dirt. What an experience. I choose my words carefully when I say I raced with Bill. I don't believe anybody races against Bill, just with him.

Did the 23 eventually become the 10 car that Jimmy Drove? I remember when the U-joint broke and the driveshaft was between his ankles working them over. I really felt sorry for Jimmy when that happened. Haven't seen him or talked to him in years. Hope he's O.K.

More Arrowhead trivia................................ Eighteen year old AJ Foyt won his first race, a 5 lap trophy dash in a midget event at Arrow-head Speedway in Houston, TX (7-11-1953). On 9-22-1953 Foyt made his AAA debut in a midget event at Oklahoma City, OK. He was 28th fastest in quals and finished 4th in the semi-feature. From: http://www.crucean.com/timeline2.html

What a great idea. Midget, I wish more people were that kind of crazy. I think in order to get it done, some heavy breathers would have to be well greased.

The #8 modified had 59 Ford quarter panels for the rear body. Red started somthing with the Falcon. I am trying to remember if this was Larry Schild's first modified. Looks kinda like one of Charles Ray's old cars, reskined.

I'm trying but I can't place Lippy. Do you have a full name on him? I remember Leo, the LIP. Talked to him one time when I was a kid out at Buff Stadium. The Dodgers came to town for a pre season exhibition game against our Buffs.

I believe JC has a shop out in Katy. My son worked for him years ago. That's when my son was a high schooler. Haven't seen JC in years.

Wonder if that's Bill's or Charles Ray's old 427 Ford engine in that car?

Looks like Pancho's old car.

Eyes play tricks when you get old. When I first looked at the 92 car, I thought that is one hell'uva air cleaner........................