50's-60's Hot Rodding & Drag Racing in Texas

I'm a new guy, a young buck if you will, & I consider myself a historian of sorts. Always researching Texas drag racers and hot rodders from the 50's & 60's. If you have any stories, please do tell. If you have any photos, please do share. I would like to pay homage to the people who started it all, and I love to collect information, stories, and photos of Texas hot rodding & drag racing.Thanks!Jeremy
updated by @suicideaxles: 12/05/16 08:51:01AM

Jeremy I lived in texas in the early 70's worked the drag strip on Fort Hood - N.H.R.A. sanctioned we ran several special events to include The Little Red Wagon. I still stay in touch with Maverick. I would also like to find some of the old time guys and maybe you can help me.Also still good friends with Cogo Eads in Killeen. I would like to work with you on your project you can contact me (804)536-2305 cell or dougl78@yahoo.comDoug Rice

Thanks Doug. I believe I have a picture of the Eads' "Boss's Cuda" from the 70's. Hopefully alot of the old timers will be at the Texas State Championships and I can finally put some faces to the names. www.texastiming.com

Jeremy,Here is a link with some information about my grandfather that raced in the 50-60 with some picture. www.jamesbutler-rememberme.com He was know as Mr. Ford and two of his best known cars were Rowdy Willy and Remember Me.

I'm also new to Drag RacersReunion, but want to tap into your knowledge of Texas drag racing history. I have created a new website with information on over 300 drag race drivers who died while racing. I have entries for 19 drag race drivers who died in Texas, nine of whom died in the 1950s and '60s--the period of your interest. The earliest I have is James Goodson who died at Yello Belly in 1957. Could you take a look at my site to see if you can add any more names or information? The URL is: dragstripdeaths.webs.com/Thanks,Mel