RACING BACK IN THE DAY

Johnny Mallonee
@johnny-mallonee
10 years ago
3,259 posts

After reading a few of the posts on the older tracks,pre 50, you ever wonder how they set up those cars? straight axles, wishbone front ends,single spring front and rear,skinny tires and top top it all off a frame that flexed with every turn...

Was the frame smart to know how much to flex at each turn? Look at this front runner from a few years ago,all 4 tires look the same size and dont look under pressure. No front bumper needed as long as you out front and safety hubs ? No roll bars and bet you the driver door opens too..

Anyone know the car? how about the track. Its a deep south track too,


updated by @johnny-mallonee: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
10 years ago
560 posts

#97 RACE CAR HAS SUICIDE DOORS THAT OPEN FROM THE FRONT.
IS IT AN CHRYSLER RACE CAR?
ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR,LOOKS LIKE DOG COLLAR OR ROPE IS WRAPPED AROUND THE WINDSHIELD POST/SUICIDE DOOR POST TO KEPT IT FROM OPENING DURING CRASH. DON'T SEE IT ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.

#62c RACE CAR 39-40 FORD HAS "ROY'S USED CARS" HAND PAINTED ON HOOD.
ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR,LOOKS LIKE DOG COLLAR OR ROPE IS WRAPPED AROUND THE CENTER DOOR POST TO KEPT IT FROM OPENING DURING CRASH. DON'T SEE IT ON PASSENGER SIDE DOOR.

THANKS FOR ANY INFORMATION OR PHOTOS POSTED.
DENNIS GARRETT
RICHMOND,VA. USA