Al Dykes
Stock Car Racing History
Thanks Johnny
I'm following up on that.
Andrew
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Al Dykes
Stock Car Racing History
Hi all
When researching people and I hit a wall, I go sideways or look at someone/something else that connects.
Al Dykes - had a filling station in Atlanta (up to at least 1950); owned and or sponsored the car that was built by Hugh Babb an raced (and crashed) by Bill Carden and Fonty Flock. But who was Al Dykes and where did he come from? What did he do after 1950?
Using all the family history tools I found very little and got no further forward. I now his gas station was at 1361 Gordon Street and he lived at 608 Olympian Way in Atlanta. But that's it.
Can anyone help me further? Anyone got a copy of a photo or advert for his business? It's kinda difficult from over here though I am planning to visit Birmingham & Atlanta later this year.
Can anyone help, please? You can contact me here or at my email address - pontlarge@gmail.com
Thank you,
Andrew
updated by @andrew-minney: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
What happened to Hugh Babb after 1948 to 1953
Stock Car Racing History
Hi guys,
Back on my favourite topic. Gremlins have kept me away for a wile but I have been working away on Hugh.
I know quite a bit up til early 48and I know he was still working for Al Dykes in 1950. What cars did he work on/prepare after the 37 Ford coupe that was driven by Fonty/Billy Carden & Bo Fields?
I know by 53 he was working at JP Rotton's garage but what in between? I cn find no mention of cars or BabbSpecial til he built the Sudebaker.
Help!!!!
Andrew in cold England
:-D
updated by @andrew-minney: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
Hugh Babb & single seaters
Stock Car Racing History
Hi
An unusual twist on Hugh Babb. I gather he also worked on single seat open wheelers - can anyone shed any light on this?
Thanks
Andrew in windy Twickenham, near London, England.
updated by @andrew-minney: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
Life of Hugh Babb
Stock Car Racing History
Hugh Benton Babb was born 24th December 1916 in Atlanta and died on 31st January 1993 in Marietta.
The only photos I have are of him with the#33 Studebaker and a nice one of him at the SEDCO dinner after the Feb 57 Daytona race.
Andrew
Life of Hugh Babb
Stock Car Racing History
Hi
Many of you have helped with with my research into Hugh Babb and I thank you for your assistance.
Since I lasted posted I have progressed greatly but I still have one or two gaps. For instance I know he teamed up with Jack Smith in March 1963 and then joined Lockheed in 1967. Did he go straight there or did he work somewhere else in between.
And finally does anyone have contact details for Hugh's family or friends. I'm moving into the family bit now. And, of course, copies of any photos are always appreciated!
Many thanks,
Andrew,
Twickenham, nr. London, England
updated by @andrew-minney: 01/06/17 11:02:31PM
Billy Myers
Stock Car Racing History
Randy
thanks for that - every little helps!
Hope you find the trophy
Billy Myers
Stock Car Racing History
Hi all,
Looking through my files, I have a printed out page from "DriverAverages.com" in which it states:
1956 NASCAR Grand National -
#46 Billy Myers; Race 1, 13 Nov 1955; Hickory; finished 10th started in 15th;
#46 Billy Myers; Race 4, 11 Dec 1955; Palm Beach; finished 3rd started 6th.
In both cases he was driving a 1955 Chevrolet and Hugh Babb was listed as the owner.
Now was Hugh Babb part of SEDCO at this time or did he just run as a privateer before beginning his time at SEDCO.
Many thanks,
Andrew in avery hot and dry Twickenham, England.
updated by @andrew-minney: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM