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Among many other things, I'm no expert in judging dirt race tracks, but Moody-Clary/Navasota was as nice as any I've seen. I'm thinking I witnessed the mentioned crash, although I don't remember the car number, but the driver's last name is the same I remember. I was in the pit area, as you know was outside the back stretch, and the crash occurred, I believe, just past the turn two exit. I began attending auto races in the early '50s, but I can't recall ever seeing a race car flip that fast. Am I referring to the same incident? It seems like it was an Edmunds Car. Very fast flips. While I am avoiding posting, I had to comment on this discussion.

Tommy, The Sprintcar with the heavily damaged roll cage appears to be the results of the accident I described. As can be seen, very scary, and I have to wonder about the integrity of that roll-bar and added cage. I believe the driver is William Smith, and he is pictured in Meyer Speedway Pics 2, Post #86, 5th photo from top, pictured with Billy Perran and his #6 Modified. Also, in Meyer Speedway Pics 2, Post #120, pictured with Jackie Woosley and his #4 Modified, on the left with cap and sunglasses. Those 2 pictures appear to be '64-'65.

Jim, The crash I refferred to was against the wall in turn 1/turn 2, and the roll cage broke, and definitley not Bill White.

I recall an incident in the late '60s/early'70s time frame that occurred in turn 1/turn 2, involving a Sprint Car during a Supermodified event that resulted in the car getting upside down and the rollcage failed. As I remember, the driver was not seriously injured and very lucky. I'm thinking that driver was William Smith, who I believe was a long time crewmember for Jackie Woosley, and/or Billy Perran. I'm just curious if anyone recalls the crash, and/or details.

Tommyo, Are you referring to post #36 under "Meyer Speedway pics 2" topic? I believe the LMS #11 Car, as id'd, is the Bob Barnes car being driven by Vaughn Brune. The usual driver may have been Leroy Friend. Possibly Vaughn needed points due to a problem with his car, or he was test driving to help resolve a setup problem. I believe the John Lewis car, as id'd is the #58 LMS being driven by L J Honeycut. As for time frames, the HBRA "Bronco"/Sportsman StockCars competed from '62 thru '68. In '69, and thru '74, Meyer Spdwy was NASCAR sanctioned for LateModel Sportsman Stock Cars, and Limited Sportsman Stock Cars. In '75, the NASCAR sanction discontued and the independant NARL LateModels began racing. And, the NARL "Bronco"/Hobby Stock Cars were introduced in either '75 or '76. The older model Limited Sportsman Stock Cars, if they competed at all, saw limited action. As for the NASCAR LateModel Sportsman Cars, there was also a 1/2 mile, or maybe 9/16 mile, paved speedway near Baton Rouge, LA. And, I believe their events were held on Friday nights. For a while at least, I believe Freddy Fryar, Jay Gonzales, Ray Putnam, and Joe Holley, to name a few, were racing out of the Baton Rouge Spdwy near Prairieville, LA. The mentioned LMS Permatex 200s were NASCAR LateModel Sportsman National Championship points paying events. Those 200 Lap Races, with qualifying races, were held in '70, '71, '72, and '73. Although, I'm not sure they were all Permatex sponsored. Those events, as well as the Baton Rouge track, brought a lot of very fast car and driver combinations that the local racers had to deal with.

Tommy, The '74 NASCAR Late Model Sportsman track championship was won by Larry Schild. Mostly drove the AJ Foyt Chevrolet #50 Chevelle, although a late season split required finishing the season in another car(s). Also, there should be a championship for the '60 season, Roadster Modifieds at Meyer Spdwy won by Billy Wade, if my memory is correct. In '76, the track Late Model Championship was won by Terry Labonte. The rest, I'm again out of memory.

The Long Point location was where he retired from. Previously had a couple different locations on Washington Ave, as Randy said. And, did a lot of A/T work for area Used Car lots.

I would love to see a list of all '60s era Modifieds racing in Houston, with construction information. I'll always believe those modified late '30s/early '40s Modified Stock Cars were about as unique as it gets. I mean, real stock cars, completely reconstructed while maintaining appearance integrity.

The pictured Rush Johnson Associates Late Model race car with a Nova body and raced as #11 by Larry Schild, had to be '76 or later. I believe Mike Dugi (sp) was the crew chief for RJA racing in the late '70s. Rush, I believe, passed away in '80, after suffering a stroke.

Yes, definitely #2. But it did become the #7 Limited Sportsman in '71, with a new engine, windshield, and some additional modifications. But, I should have remembered the #2 Bronco.

Tommyo, Delbert Ready, driving a yellow Chevy Bronco #44 was the '66 Bronco Champion, and Larry Schild, driving his red, white, and blue Chevy #7 was the '67 Bronco Champion. Well, it was blue and white, with possibly some red. The last year for the Bronco Stock Cars was '68, and in '69 the NASCAR Late Model Sportsman events began. But, I thought Little Joe Holley, driving a '57 Chevy LMS was '69 Champion. The '72 NASCAR LMS Champion, just a guess, may have been Phil Cronin. At Playland, the '60 and last Modified Champion was Buddy Evans, driving a modified early '30s coupe, possibly a Ford body/chassis, red #55. CORRECTION: The Larry Schild '55 Chevy Bronco Stock Car from '67 was the #2 Car!

Thanks Byron. I knew which car Jackie Woosley was driving, but I wasn't at the speedway the night of the crash. And yes, his injuries prevented any more race car driving. And, I had not known about Jackie's brother James racing a Modified, but I knew he owned a Bronco Stock Car in '66, driven by Burl Avery. It was a '56 Chevy, blue #5.

For whatever it is worth, quite possibly because of Larry Schild's NASCAR LateModel Sportsman duties, he may have not been able to compete in all Supermodified events. Once again, a supposition, but he was "full time" in LMS during that period. Re: Bill White. What Modified was Bill White driving when he and Jackie Woosley crashed, and was that '68 or '69? Maybe this has been covered before, but my memory bank is a little low on funds.

Tommyo, If you talk to Carol again, I wish you could get some details/history on the modified '37 Chevy Coupe Modified Stock Car #11. It appears to be white in color, although the picture is b/w. Jakdad and I are both out of memory regarding that car. And, that is strange considering Fred Furlow's prestige as a race car owner.

The main thing is, thanks to administrators, moderators, and especially other posters, I have been able to relive a very enjoyable time, recall some great events, and remember some fantastic folks. And, some real characters. Hopefully, my memory and posting can return at least a small part of the enjoyment I have received.