@jim-wilmore14 years ago
Robbie, that's a great try and you are close but it's not Mantz and McGriff but it is the Pan-American road race.
@jimmy-watson314 years ago
I'll give it a shot. Raymond Parks and Red Byron 1950 Pan-American.
@jim-wilmore14 years ago
Now Jimmy, how'd you know that? Congratulations, I thought this would be much harder than that, unless, you've read the book "Driving with the Devil" which shows a great shot of Raymond and Byron next to the car. Nicely done Jimmy.
@johnny-mallonee14 years ago
their untimely end to the race shows what driving past your ability to stay alert gets you. the good part is both got out of there ok and continued on in the sport.
@jimmy-watson314 years ago
Jim, I must confess it was not any prior knowledge! No, have not seen the book you speak of but oh the power of the internet. Did a search under Carrera Pan-American. Hit a web sit with lots of old pictures and results. They did not have this picture, but had all car numbers listed with drivers and finish position/DNF and car make. I love trivia stuff about racing of ANY kind. Thanks for the quiz.
@jimmy-watson314 years ago
Here is the site if anyone is interested. www.racingsportscars.com . Left side of page under menu ...Photos. Think I had to go to the last page as the photos are in order by date. Happy viewing!
@jim-wilmore14 years ago
Jimmy, I enjoy the trivia games too, have been posting trivia on localracechat.com for a couple years and it always gets people talking and telling stories, lot's of fun. I post one on here from time to time but this one was very difficult, again, nice job.
@mike-ray214 years ago
Big Bill France and Hershel McGriff
@randy-gilbert14 years ago
OK JIM HERE IS THE HISTORY OF THE #26 AS BEST AS I CAN TELL1950 PLYMOUTHDRIVER: SLICK SMITH OWNER ? HILLSBORO, N.C. OCT 29, 1950DRIVER: JIMMY THOMPSON OWNER: LELAND COLVIN , HILLSBORO, N.C. APRIL 15, 1951DRIVER: LELAND COLVIN OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, NORTH WILKSBORO, APRIL 29, 1951DRIVER: LELAND COLVIN OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, MARTINSVILLE, VA, MAY 6, 1951DRIVER: LELAND COLVIN OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, COLUMBUS, GA, JUNE 10, 1951DRIVER: LELAND COLVIN OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, COLUMBIA, S.C. JUNE 16, 1951DRIVER: WELDON ADAMS OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, DARLINGTON, S.C. SEPT 3, 1951DRIVER: WELDON ADAMS OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, COLUMBIA, S.C. SEPT 5, 1951DRIVER: WELDON ADAMS OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, CHARLOTTE, N.C. SEPT 23, 1951HOPE YOU ENJOY, RANDY
@jim-wilmore14 years ago
Randy and Mike, the answer was given below by Jimmy Watson below. It's Raymond Parks and Red Byron in a 49 Lincoln in the 1950 Pan American Road Race, Mexico. Thanks for your answers though.
@johnny-mallonee14 years ago
hey randy was their a plymouth running in the 50's with #26 on it?The car that Raymond and Red ran in the pan american race was a lincoln they crashed it before the finish and walked home
Robbie, that's a great try and you are close but it's not Mantz and McGriff but it is the Pan-American road race.
I'll give it a shot. Raymond Parks and Red Byron 1950 Pan-American.
Now Jimmy, how'd you know that? Congratulations, I thought this would be much harder than that, unless, you've read the book "Driving with the Devil" which shows a great shot of Raymond and Byron next to the car. Nicely done Jimmy.
their untimely end to the race shows what driving past your ability to stay alert gets you. the good part is both got out of there ok and continued on in the sport.
Jim, I must confess it was not any prior knowledge! No, have not seen the book you speak of but oh the power of the internet. Did a search under Carrera Pan-American. Hit a web sit with lots of old pictures and results. They did not have this picture, but had all car numbers listed with drivers and finish position/DNF and car make. I love trivia stuff about racing of ANY kind. Thanks for the quiz.
Here is the site if anyone is interested. www.racingsportscars.com . Left side of page under menu ...Photos. Think I had to go to the last page as the photos are in order by date. Happy viewing!
Jimmy, I enjoy the trivia games too, have been posting trivia on localracechat.com for a couple years and it always gets people talking and telling stories, lot's of fun. I post one on here from time to time but this one was very difficult, again, nice job.
Big Bill France and Hershel McGriff
OK JIM HERE IS THE HISTORY OF THE #26 AS BEST AS I CAN TELL1950 PLYMOUTHDRIVER: SLICK SMITH OWNER ? HILLSBORO, N.C. OCT 29, 1950DRIVER: JIMMY THOMPSON OWNER: LELAND COLVIN , HILLSBORO, N.C. APRIL 15, 1951DRIVER: LELAND COLVIN OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, NORTH WILKSBORO, APRIL 29, 1951DRIVER: LELAND COLVIN OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, MARTINSVILLE, VA, MAY 6, 1951DRIVER: LELAND COLVIN OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, COLUMBUS, GA, JUNE 10, 1951DRIVER: LELAND COLVIN OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, COLUMBIA, S.C. JUNE 16, 1951DRIVER: WELDON ADAMS OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, DARLINGTON, S.C. SEPT 3, 1951DRIVER: WELDON ADAMS OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, COLUMBIA, S.C. SEPT 5, 1951DRIVER: WELDON ADAMS OWNER: LELAND COLVIN, CHARLOTTE, N.C. SEPT 23, 1951HOPE YOU ENJOY, RANDY
Randy and Mike, the answer was given below by Jimmy Watson below. It's Raymond Parks and Red Byron in a 49 Lincoln in the 1950 Pan American Road Race, Mexico. Thanks for your answers though.
hey randy was their a plymouth running in the 50's with #26 on it?The car that Raymond and Red ran in the pan american race was a lincoln they crashed it before the finish and walked home