Budman Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Tanks Tom. So its not just my computer, huh? I certainly did not intend for my info request to come across as an accusation. Sorry if I offended anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 No one offended on this end... One of the joys of moving a huge site such as LSS is the challenge of getting everything moved and put back in the proper spot. It's about like taking apart an apartment building in Austin and moving it to Dallas and putting it all back together. It's all there, but some of the pieces got shook loose or something. So... Davad is working on getting the software to point to the right spot for the pics... There are all still there, but the latest forum software update does things a bit different than the software version we were using before the move. Worst case scenario is that all the pics will end up in a huge section by themselves and we'll have to sort through them one by one.. or, best case the gurus behind the software will figure out a fix and we'll be back in business like before. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted February 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 We 'preciate Nick. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73BOWTIE Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I attended the Astro Grand Prix midget race in the Astrodome in the early seventies, took several pictures along with having the souvenir programs, and was wondering if anyone has any stories, clippings, or photos to share. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73BOWTIE Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 They ran 3 times in the Astrodome 1969,1970 and 1972. The 1972 race ended it for the Astrodome when the cars started runnin through the infield cause the track was too rough. USAC didn't stop the race and warn them so basically they ran 40 of the 50 laps in the infield. Cost to clean all 50,000 seats and completely rebuilt the air conditioning system from the dust was estimated to be $100,000.00 tex44, I started a post on the Astro Grand Prix here just today. I have race programs and took several pics, three of which I've posted of the race. If you have anymore pics from those races I sure would lke to see them. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73BOWTIE Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Why doesn't anyone run true midgets anymore? I went to a midget show at Gator speedway year before last, and they were running a smaller version. Is it that I'm so old if I want to see a real midget run I have to go to a vintage race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 While I was looking at the 1946 video clip Nick posted, I came across this interesting clip of a restored midget roadster. Check it out ......... Click ---> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdobber5B Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hey Ya'll So maybe this will make some ones day midgets!!. and i have a copy of Cecil Greens scrap book tha I restored for her and his nephew. Going to try to post the pics here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdobber5B Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 ok that worked here's more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdobber5B Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 had enough yet? I got more last of the bunch. these came out of an attaic at a estate sale in the heights I was told and as negatives. Did I say that I collect stuff the Wandering Buffalo Danny Wilson 5b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdobber5B Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 I forgot these. well I still have a few more somewhere in this computer but they are hiding some place I can not find !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrodder Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Great pictures, thank you for posting them.Left you a P.M., would really like to speak with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Great collection of pics. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
324 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Why doesn't anyone run true midgets anymore? I went to a midget show at Gator speedway year before last, and they were running a smaller version. Is it that I'm so old if I want to see a real midget run I have to go to a vintage race? GATOR RACES BOTH . THE "SPEED TAN" MIDGET'S & THE ASCS-2 - EMSA MINI SPRINTS . YOU JUST NEED TO CHECK THE SCHEDULE . 9-10-11 HEAT I-#4B RONNIE BURKE JR. 2-#67 HARRIS BROOKS 3-#9 DOUG McCUNE 4-#69 MIKE MILLER 5-#33 GLEN DeVORE 6-#5 MARK MILLER . THE "A" 1-67 2-9 3-4 4-5 5-33 6-69 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano36 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks for the great pictures. "Real racing cars for sure". The best racing in midgets and sprints has been without the wings because you can see the drivers at work. I know the wing is safer but the USAC wingless racers do not seem to have many safety issues. Love the pics. Those were the days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdobber5B Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Great pictures, thank you for posting them.Left you a P.M., would really like to speak with you. Ok this is my second atempt to do this so here goes again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! well I guess I'll go back to scanning 101 again see ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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