NickHolt Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks Nick. I notice my photos are way large. I am new to this. Any suggestions so my post will look like everyone else's? As you probably have noticed, I have gone behind your posts and re-sized them to the maximum size that fits normal sized laptop screens. It's a bit tricky, but there are several programs that have features that allow the shrinking of pictures. The one I use comes with Windows and is called "Paint." It's located under the "Accessories" tab in your "All Programs" tab in the bottom right of your Windows screen. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 (edited) I used to use paint, but i have been saving myself time this way: Scan your pictures and save them to a folder. Right click on the folder, and go to "send to" , and then mail receipiant. it will bring up a window asking if you want to resize the pics, or keep the original. Click resize, Medium. When your email comes up with the pics already attached, email them back to yourself. Your email to yourself will have the pics resized for ya. I use this when I am scanning large quantities. i have emailed as many as 100 pics back to myself, and it took about 5-7 minutes. You can't do it that quick manually. Edited October 29, 2010 by txtom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 You're a genius, Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Your photos are fine, and thanks to Tom and Nick here. I also use resizing and save between minimum 640JPG up to about 800JPG Keep loading em up! -Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Kyle, I see the dad's must have had a Fathers Day race judging by the photos. Thats just the way I remember it, as dads stuck one leg in and set on the left nerf bar to drive the little midgets. The whole family got a hand in the 1/4 midget days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustris Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Going to look at a Wahlborg in a barn in Huntsville Alabama this morning. SUPPOSEDLY an original Texas racer. I'll take lots of pictures. Is there any resale value? Dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakdad Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Sounds great, Please post and let us know if they are for sale. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBoening Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Welcome Kyle, Really great photos and keep them and the stories coming. Randy, et al, I'm still chasing NASCAR around the country so missed out on the some of the posts....stupid me (for chasing NASCAR) as it looks like the 48 car is going to get lucky again this year, oh well. Maybe he'll get put in the fence in turn 2 at Texas like he did last fall. That's where smart azz's belong anyway, you know Randy? Photo below is our most recent "family portrait" with me, the wife and kids. -Bruce Insert - All I can say Bruce is.. the girls are beautiful! -Randy Edited December 12, 2010 by Midget 85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustris Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 OK,...It's in the top of a barn.. So, I did the best I could on taking pictures... Bear with me, and I'll start posting.. Just FYI, the original racer's HELMET is there, as well, and it's Red and has "5" on it... Dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustris Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Nick, I hope I didn't just screw everything up.. My pictures are HUGE! SORRY! Dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Not a problem. I already have them re-sized. Great shots there Dusty. I bet someone on here recognizes that particular racer at some point. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Dusty. Welcome to Lone Star Speedzone and the Quarter Midget forum. Judging by the photo above it looks as though you have a "Racecraft" midget here instead of a Wahlborg. Is the tail section still with the car? The current motor has replaced the original continental engine over the years. Looks to be a Briggs and Straton power plant. Gear box reduction eliminated any big sprockets on the rear axle and they were required to be located inside the rear turtle hull for any competition use. ( safety factor ) Looks as though it has seen a lot of usage off the track. Always resale value depending on the condition of the little midget and correct pieces. Appreciate your contribution and input, photos. Keep the info coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Saw this one this past weekend,; not sure if you have seen it. Was told it is a Wahlborg. This is it's big brother, has an Offy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Tom, Thanks for the photos! It is indeed a Wahlborg Midget. The uphostery is not exactly correct nor the brake handle but the person restoring the midget did a great effort. Looks to be an early model with the "I" beam front axle and would guess a '56-57 production era. Where did this event take place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I think how you see it is how the owner got it, both cars. They belong to Ronnie Burke there in Houston; he bought them earlier this year as a package deal. Think he told me they were somewhere in the Houston area. The event was at Texas World Speedway; part of the Corinthian Vintage Auto Racing (CVAR) meet this past weekend. They invited the VTOW group to be a part of their race weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Thanks Tom.. As Nick says, your awesome! I need to find the time somehow to attend these events. PM me sometime with contacts of the owners so we can try and bring them to one of my events here in Spring,TX. I would be on cloud 9! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Quarter Midget from Dallas Texas Juanita had posted this photo on a thread by itself and has since fell in the cracks. Thought we would move it here to include our main story book.. This 1/4 midget looks like the same style that David Tennison drove in Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 More Memories Bruce sends us additional memories from the past. Below are a few programs and fact sheets on the Kurtis Kraft Midget price sheet and literature on the Race Craft Also note the program from Dallas! Finally, a personal invite to the Liberty track from Jack Bouslog Material furnished by Bruce Boening Thanks Bruce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrodder Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Tom, Thanks for the photos! It is indeed a Wahlborg Midget. The uphostery is not exactly correct nor the brake handle but the person restoring the midget did a great effort. Looks to be an early model with the "I" beam front axle and would guess a '56-57 production era. Where did this event take place? As soon as Ronnie is through restoring his Fathers track roadster he will tear both of these cars down for complete rebuilds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBoening Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 (edited) Randy, Thanks for posting those items... I appreciate it. Didn't notice until after I emailed you that you were listed as a member of the Dallas QMA, Car #76? -Bruce Edited December 12, 2010 by BruceBoening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Well.. Raced in Dallas in 1956 and part of 57 since there were no tracks in Houston at the beginning of my career. Soon afterward, Gulfgate track opened in Houston and we started racing there. Amazing, I didn't see that either.. Midget 76 was under construction when that was printed but it never raced in Dallas. Only the number 7 midget. Thanks for the info archives Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBoening Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) This is off topic for this forum but just noticed that Houston Raceway Park has changed their name to Royal Purple Raceway. Money talks I guess. http://www.royalpurpleraceway.com/ Edited December 13, 2010 by BruceBoening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBoening Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Just tooting my own horn.... Found this on the back page of the Freeway Quarter Midget Racing News of 11/9/1958. Unlike Randy's front page write-up, I only got a single, 4" column on the back page. I also included the adjacent column showing I didn't even qualify a time the previous week. Good grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Quarter Midget veterans: The following is from the Mac O Chee QM club web page. (http://www.macochee.org/) Several of you have asked how you can support the club. In addition to the business sponsorships, individual support memberships are now available and I have highlighted these below. I hope you will consider this and I hope to see you all this July 30 at the annual Hall of Fame events. Your donation goes to the Club to help maintain the facility as stated below. for today’s drivers. Print this out, fill it out, and send your check to Tammy. Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested. This is the way we “oldtimers” can help keep this great sport healthy. Thanks! Doug Plank We would like to thank you for your interest in supporting the Mac-O-Chee Quarter Midget Racing Association. Sponsorships for our 2011 USAC Racing Season $500 Class Sponsorships includes: o Your organization’s name on trophies for the top 3 finishers for all weekly races; o Announcements of your organization throughout the day as the class is on the track and listed in press releases; o Your organization will be featured on our MOC website with the sponsored class and we will link to your organization’s website if desired; $300 Sign Sponsorship includes: o Your logo & key information displayed on 3’ X 5’ permanent board on tower o Your organization will be featured on our MOC website and we will link to your organization’s website if desired $175 Midwest Thunder Series Event Class Trophy Sponsorship o Your organization’s name on trophies for the top 3 finishers for our Bob Nock Memorial Race o Announcements of your organization throughout the day as the class is on the track and listed in press releases o Your organization will be featured on our MOC website with the sponsored class and we will link to your organization’s website if desired $750 Combination of Class/Sign/Midwest Thunder Series Sponsorships o All the above applies with a reduced price for supporting Mac-O-Chee QMRA 2011 Annual Support Membership We offer an Honorary Membership to the Mac-O-Chee Club with a donation as an Annual Support Member. $25 Fast Qualifier Level Support $50 Feature Winner Level Support $75 Track Record Holder Level Support $100-$499 Club Champion Level Support $500-$999 Regional Champion Level Support $1,000 +National Champion Level Support Annual Support Membership includes: a specialized membership card, your name on a list of annual supporters and you will be included in e-mail updates on club activities. Your donation will go specifically to special projects that are beyond our yearly budget, which currently includes: a permanent canopy for the children in the staging lanes; improved scale system and tech area; updated fencing and soft-wall system for improved safety for the drivers. Due to insurance requirements of our sanctioning body, this honorary membership is solely in support of MOCQMRA and does NOT include voting rights on issues related to the sanctioning body or general club business or provide access to restricted areas that require membership in the sanctioning organization. Name____________________________________________________________________________ _ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State______________________ Zip _____________ Phone _____________________________________________________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________________________________________ Please fill out and send to: Mac-O-Chee Secretary c/o Tammy Porter 4812 Lehigh Drive Springfield, OH 45503 Make Checks Payable to: MOCQMRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midget 85 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 More memories of fun days.. Thanks to Doug Plank from South Carolina for the photos! Dig that 57 Ford Fairlane. Fits right in with the time era.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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