norman Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 good to see the photos of the limited sportsman cars in 1972 does any one have a photo of bill mullins ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie@HiLo9 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Before my poor finger gets tired I want to add this. It is going to really mess with your minds. The picture of the #41 Jess Tolbert, this is the car he was driving in 1965 (and possibly before), it's red and powered by a 409 Chevy, it's owned by Bill Jackson and Billy Joe Weleczk(sic). Jess Tolbert was known as the "Bronc Rider" because of his bronco rodeo riding days. At the beginning of the 1966 season Tolbert is driving the new #41, now a 1938 Chevy coupe bodied car painted red and white, but an opposite scheme than the #1 car and still owned by Jackson and Weleczk. There is no car #9 listed at the beginning of the season. Jim Short is listed as the owner/driver of the blue #22 a 1938 Chevy coupe bodied car. If you look at the #9 Jimmy Willis car you can barely make out W.J. Weleczk to the right of the nine. At the end of the 66 season I believe the #41 was renumbered to the #9 and and now being driven by Billy Perran. Tolbert is now driving the blue #22. From 1967 to the end of the 1969 season Weleczk owned the #9 and it was painted solid white and driven by Bill White, Weleczk, Phillip Gregorik(sic) and probably others. Tolbert drove a new #22 in 1967 that was cut down almost as small as the #39 of Jr. Norman, but it was wrecked early in the season and never returned, Tolbert was injured in the crash. Now a question for ya'll, does anyone remember a modified crash that happened in the middle of the backstrait, it involved at least two cars. One may have rolled, when the wrecker raised one of the cars by the front end the engine and transmission stayed on the ground. The engine and tranny were removed by a seperate wrecker. This was the only time I remember an engine coming out in a wreck. Now I don't remember which cars were involved and whether it was 1966 or 67, but when I saw the picture of the red and white #9 I thought that it could have been the car that lost it's engine. Can anyone add to this. thanks; Byron You are so right!! I was there too. The #9 car was owned by Billy Joe Wleczyk from West Columbia. Earlier that night, Bill White who was driving for Burl Macon/ Murray Kelley was involved in an incident. He was in the running for the driver points so Billy Joe let him drive his car. That was the fastest that the car had gone in a while until it was dismembered. According to the announcer, Billy Joe was going to have last rites for the CAR after the race at a local beer joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyo Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 OK - This week's (Belated) Post: Some 1972 Hobbies... First Owner/Driver Vernon Schroeder, then Eddie Vogt... The 4 color photos are all from April 29, 1972, the others are undated The accident is from April 29, 1972, the others are undated - The car was owned by Tommy Thompson I have several additional photos of both drivers and their cars, if anyone is interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdad Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Tommy is a nice guy. We raced together in the Broncos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 A good stock car driver as well. But, I cringe every time I see the Limited Sportsman Stock Cars referred to as "Hobbies" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 the photo of phil cronin and crew i worked on phils car in 1975 when we won the latemodel champaionship in 1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyo Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 OK, first post in several weeks, really gotten lazy here! Here's some odds & ends. Leroy Farmer's '67 Dodge Charger, 1970, 1971 and 1972, different numbers and different looks each year. And someting for RETrott too. Tracy's #5, three photos from 1970. Leroy Farmer Dodge - 1970 #13 Leroy Farmer Dodge - `1971 #1 Leroy Farmer Dodge - 1972 #81, with a win - previously posted photo Tracy spinning in turn 2, 1970 Tracy Ontrack, 1970 - previoiusly postedphoto A bad night for Tracy - August 1, 1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Tommy, Regarding the photos of the #5 LMS, I have no memory of the turn 2 spin, but the crash damage appears to be the results of getting a little "too close" to the George England Chevelle during the NASCAR LMS National 200. The date indicates that event, that may have been aka the Permatex 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyo Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Does anyone know who was driving this car, and possibly when this happened - Mack's photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Tommy, Is that a fresh posted photo? That picture is posted, and I believe a story with it. The car owner, Bill Brashear, is facing the camera from the RR. But, I do believe that car is "historic". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 The photo above was 1967 with Tony Barcelona the driver. This mishap occurred during a 50 lap modified feature race when Ronnie Chumley shoved a bumper to the 58 modified here in turn 3. It was the last lap and Chumley gave a little nudge which sent Barcelona into a spin and into the wall where he ended up. I was later told that Tony lost a brake line as Bill recalled and the little nudge from Chumley just added to the escapade The car was Blue and White with a Red 58 painted on the skins. This photo has been posted before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyo Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Correct, the photo was previously posted on this site, but it had no details with it - that's why I reposted and asked - now I know (remember, I wasn't here in 1967) Thanks Randy for the details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Randy, Do you recall if that was a special event, possibly Memorial Day? You mentioned a 50 Lap Feature, and I believe, although rained out and rescheduled, the '67 Memorial Day feature races were 50 lap events. Larry, I could be wrong and it could have been a 35 lapper instead of a 50. Non the less it seems it was in the Spring and a long race. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyo Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just took this pic off the Texas Open Wheel post - don't recall ever seeing it on this site, so here it is - Billy Wade at Meyer Speedway in the deuce that Bill White would later drive . Car built by Danny Burke and Tony Foyt - Jimmy McKinney in the other car . This was when the car was NEW, and look at the Pit Wall! Not a dent or a scratch on it, the wall is still painted silver and you can see it all the way around turns 3 & 4! The pavement is even new! And to think, it isn't even there anymore! I've seen pictures of Bill White in this car when it had a full rollcage on it, minus the hood and the deuce-grill, but look how pristine the car is in roadster configuration! Great Picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Tommy, The way I remember it, the Roadsters raced at Meyer Spdwy in the Spring/Summer of '60 on Thursday nights. I did not attend any of the events, as I was lucky to make a few weekend races at Playland Spdwy in those days. But, I believe the "Roadsters" included some of the Modifieds from Playland that could become topless for the occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 RE:Post 307/Bottom Photo Pictured by the RR of the crash damaged #5 LMS, is Larry Wyatt. A very good mechanic, and a very, very good person who worked tirelessly on several race cars as a volunteer to help other would be racers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyo Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Tommy, The way I remember it, the Roadsters raced at Meyer Spdwy in the Spring/Summer of '60 on Thursday nights. I did not attend any of the events, as I was lucky to make a few weekend races at Playland Spdwy in those days. But, I believe the "Roadsters" included some of the Modifieds from Playland that could become topless for the occasion. That was all definately "before my time!" I just can't get over how new the track and everything looks in that photo - even when I started attending races regularly in 1963, the pit wall was already beat-up and rusty! These old photos are priceless, and I just wish more people were active in this and other similar websites - the photos are out there, if we can just get them posted for everyone to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Well Tommy, you have posted a boatload of photos, and I hope more are on the way. I didn't know some of the #5 LMS pics from '70 even existed, so many thanks for those especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyo Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Sorry that the photos of Tracy and his #5 car are the only one's I have - I couldn't find anything from '71 or '72 - I'm guessing he didn't race either of those years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 The pictured crash damaged #5 LMS pretty well retired him from racing until he put together a Bomber Class Stock Car to run at Battleground Spdwy/Highlands in '84. In '85, he raced a Super Stock/Sportsman Stock Car the last 1/2 season. After a couple of weeks racing at Battleground Spdwy, the DW Burton constructed car was converted to race in the Super Stock Class on the paved San Antonio Spdwy, and finished up there. The ownership/sponsorship direction took a hard right in '86, and well, uh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Randy, Do you recall if that was a special event, possibly Memorial Day? You mentioned a 50 Lap Feature, and I believe, although rained out and rescheduled, the '67 Memorial Day feature races were 50 lap events. Larry, I could be wrong and it could have been a 35 lapper instead of a 50. Non the less it seems it was in the Spring and a long race. Randy Or it could have been a 50 lapper on a different weekend, I was just curious if it was the Memorial Day event. In that time frame, the Bronco class usually had my attention, and a lot of Modified activity went unnoticed. Now, as I read these posts, I'm finding out a little about what I missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyo Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 OK, I'm back from the dead, temporarily at least - here's a few pictures of the June 23, 1971 Space City 300 James Hylton ready to go on-track - James started last (14th) and finished 2nd Houston's own Walter Ballard ontrack - Walter started 11th and finished 3rd Richard Petty ontrack in this low-contrast photo - obviously something in my totally manual camera wasn't set properly! Charlie Roberts ontrack - he started 8th and finished 9th The car belongs to H.B. Bailey, but on that evening it was driven by Frank Warren, who started and finished 5th Eventual winner Bobby Allison entering turn 3 King Richard on the front stretch! Our own Ronnie Chumley heading out James Hylton ontrack - the stands don't appear overly full, but it was still early here Ronnie Chumley coming at me - note the "sticker" tires! To the victor go the spoils - Bobby Allison receiving his trophy from promoter Ed Hamblin I was able to get these done today because I went to work this morning and just didn't feel like being there - the first time I've taken off early in over 3 years - I hope they can get over it, because I've sure enjoyed doing nothing this afternoon - see ya'll later!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Those grandstands were well packed before race time. I believe the #24 Car is actually Cecil Gordon, and the #36 Car was "started" by Frank Warren for the driver points, but was relieved by HB Bailey during pace laps. That Pontiac GTO looks stretched, because the body was mounted on a 4 door, and longer, frame to meet minimum wheel base requirements. If the 00 was legal, it should have been stretched as well. If not, I'm sure it was overlooked due to a low car count. In '71, the oldest GN/Cup Car would be a '69, and the newest LMS was a '68. But, being very similiar cars, a '68 Chevelle could easily become a '69. I recall Ronnie Chumley being in the Space City 300, but I just don't have any recall regarding the car he drove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 RE: Post #314 Pictured from 1960 at Meyer Speedway, the famous #2 Roadster Modified driven by Billy Wade has a lot of history, but I wonder if there is any available information regarding the other Roadster Modified with the driver id'd as Jimmy McKinney. Appears to be a pretty clean car, possibly #76. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETrott Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Or, is there any information and/or pictures of any of the Roadster Modifieds that competed at Meyer Spdwy in '60, besides the yellow #2 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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