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#55 Junior Johnson Brushy Mountain Motors Pontiac 2-26-1956 Daytona Beach Race 
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Buy Your Copy of the RacersReunion SCENE magazine First Edition
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RacersReunion SCENE magazine First Edition - $10.00 includes shipping and handling
Jeff,
Is this a paper magazine or an dvd-cd type of magazine.
Do you accept U.S. Post Office Money Order or an Personal Check by US Mail.
I don't see an address
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.23225
Open Letter to Richmond Track Management
Stock Car Racing History
What happen to the 1954 NASCAR Grand National Race/ Richmond Stock Car Race???
http://www.rir.com/About-The-Track/Past-Winners.aspx
What happen to the old Richmond race track photos that was on www.RIR.com website???
Thank you very much for any infomation given.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.
Open Letter to Richmond Track Management
Stock Car Racing History
Dave,
I used the pc monitor screen size: (Display Modes/High Color/ 800 x 600), when I'm on internet.
I don't like reading the smaller words on the pc monitor screen size:
(Display Modes/High Color/ 1024 x 768)
#1. 1st time I logged on: http://www.nascar.com/news/120425/richmond-strategic-changes/index.html" rel="nofollow"> http://www.nascar.com/news/120425/richmond-strategic-changes/index....
I didn't see the (10) comments at bottom of screen until I switched from pc monitor screen size: (Display Modes/High Color/ 800 x 600) to (Display Modes/High Color/ 1024 x 768).
#2. under your #2 and #3 comments I had to click (show more) to see the rest of your #2 and #3 comments.
#3. After I read your comment: I switched from pc monitor screen size: (Display Modes/High Color/ 1024 x 768) to (Display Modes/High Color/ 800 x 600).
Then I could see the (10) comments at bottom of screen.
Below is (2)photos of your very informitive (3)comments.
DennisGarrett
Richmond,Va.
Open Letter to Richmond Track Management
Stock Car Racing History
Dave,
Somewhere in my pile of racing junk, I have some circa 1988- 1990 RIR track seat cushions that was white, with crossed checkered flag and (out of focus type) State of Va. flag.
Paul Sawyer and RIR had to used an (out of focus type) of State of Va. flag instead of (clear focus type example above) of State of Va. flag, because of conflicts with Virginia State laws.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.
Royall Speedway Video - Richmond - 1952
Historic Speedways and Ghost Tracks
I ID photo wrong: #39 SMILEY'S AUTO PARTS driver Ray Hendrick
correct ID photo: #39 SMILEY'S MOTOR SALES driver Ray Hendrick
updated by @dennis-garrett: 03/24/18 09:47:50PM
Royall Speedway Video - Richmond - 1952
Historic Speedways and Ghost Tracks
#9 Rhodes Special driver Joe Weatherly
Royall Speedway Video - Richmond - 1952
Historic Speedways and Ghost Tracks
#39 SMILEY'S AUTO PARTS driver Ray Hendrick
April 14, 1963 - RP wins in South Boston
Stock Car Racing History
#73 JUNIOR JOHNSON KURTIS 500L INDY RACE CAR 1963 DNQ
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PHOTO #03. & PHOTO #04 JUNIOR JOHNSON KURTIS 500 INDY RACE CAR ARTICLE
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Indianapolis 500
USAC Indy Car race
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN
May 30, 1963
200 laps on 2.5 mile paved oval; 500 miles
Junior Johnson #73
INDY CAR OWNER John Chalik
1963 Kurtis 500L126/Offenhauser did not qualify
http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/race.php?raceid=6265
PHOTO #05. The last (RESTORED) Kurtis Indy roadster, 1963; scheduled to be driven by Junior Johnson
Photographer Kenneth Plotkin
http://www.motorsport.com/general/photo/main-gallery/the-last-kurtis-indy-roadster-1963-scheduled-to-be-driven-by-junior-1
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1963 Kurtis KK500L news, pictures, specifications, and information
This 1963 Kurtis Kraft 500L Chalik American Rubber Roadster is a unique design and the last of the 106 Indianapolis cars built by Frank Kurtis. The unusual features were a combination roll bar cage, rack-and-pinion steering, a full four-wheel independent suspension, and a distributor ignition rather than the normal magneto meant that Robert Glenn 'Junior' Johnson (of NASCAR fame) was not able to get the car up to qualifying speed for the 1963 Indianapolis 500. Although it was one of the best handling cars that year, its Offenhauser 252 engine was around 75 horsepower down in power due to the missing magneto.
Frank Kurtis infatuations with automobiles began at an early age. His father owned a blacksmith shop located in Pueblo, Colorado that repaired automobiles and horse-and-buggy. The family later moved to Los Angeles, CA where Frank got a job working with Don Lee Cadillac, after lying about his age. By the 1930's, Frank was designing, building, and repairing racers in his four car garage located behind his house.
In 1941 he had created a car to be entered in the Indianapolis race which was driven by Sam Hanks. Near the mid-1940's, he had created two other racers designed for Indy. The first was for Ross page and the second was the Novi Special. The Novi V8 Specials were racing cars designed to compete at Indianapolis from 1941 through 1965. These were very fast and powerful machines that had a reputation for their handling, which had claimed the lives of two drivers.
During the 1940's, Kurtis fostered a reputation for his midget and Indy racers. In 1946, the Kurtis Miller Ross Page Special had been created and was ready to compete in the first Indy 500 after World War II. The rear faring was constructed of Plexiglas and powered by a 183 cubic-inch Offenhauser engine. It competed in the 1946-1948 Indianapolis 500 races.
By 1947 he had created the Kurtis-Kraft Special, his personal entrant in the 1948 Indy race. This one-off was built specifically to Frank Kurtis's specification and desire. During the 1948 season, it carried Frank to a 9th place finish at Indy and 12th in points. For the 1949 season, under the name of Wynn's Oil Special, it was driven by Johnny Parson and wearing the number 1 on its side, to a first overall finish at Indianapolis. The vehicle was later sold to Jim Robbins who drove it in the 1951 Indianapolis race where he finished with an impressive 2nd overall.
During the early 1950's, Kurtis continued to built Indianapolis and midget racers. He even began building sports cars which later evolved into the Muntz Road Jet. By 1952, the majority of cars entered in the Indianapolis race were designed and built by Kurtis Kraft.
In 1952, Herb Porter and Frank Kurtis built the Wolcott Special, also known as the Kurtis 500A. It ran at Indianapolis in 1952, driven by Joie James, where it set records and lap times of 140 mph.
The 500 S was constructed in 1953 where it quickly proved its potential at sporting events around the country. The 500 S was quickly followed by the 500 M. There were six 500 X cars produced during the mid-1950's. The cars featured a four-bar torsion suspension, hand-formed aluminum panels, and a 364 cubic-inch Buick nailhead engine with Hilborn fuel injection.
In 1956, Frank left the Kurtis-Kraft Company and his business partners to begin his new company called Frank Kurtis Company. The company continued to build midget roadsters, go-karts, and sports cars. Since then, the company has shifted their focus to designing airplanes. Contracts with Lockheed Corporation lead to the construction of Start Carts for the SR-71 Blackbird.
In 1968 Frank retired from the company leaving his son Arlen in charge.
During Frank Kurtis's illustrious career, he created vehicles that dominated the midget racing series, racers that filled the grid at Indianapolis, and sports cars that were street legal Indianapolis racer variants. His custom creations, such as his 1941 Buick was sensational which ultimately led to the Muntz Jet automobiles.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2011
http://www.conceptcarz.com/z19640/Kurtis-KK500L.aspx
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1963 Kurtis KK500L Specifications
Engine Location Front
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Torque tube
Body / Chassis Aluminum body on tubular steel frame
Weight 1750 lbs | 793.787 kg
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1963 Kurtis KK500L information Event : Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Image credit: Conceptcarz.com
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Thanks for any information or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.USA
NASCAR Media Group's Poor Research Regarding Richard Petty / What was the Hall of Fame Staff Doing??
Stock Car Racing History
"After the Saturday Busch race we took Ed and his wife and a few others over to Richard Petty's good friend Hugh Hawthorne's home to see the #43 Plymouth SuperBird in Hugh's den".
Dave,
Was Hugh Hawthorne the owner of Alpine Construction or Hawthorne Aviation, location: old Byrd Airport, City of Richmond,Va.?
What ever happened to Hugh Hawthorne and his #43 Plymouth SuperBird?
Was Hugh Hawthorne's home location on James River, somewhere near Cherokee Rd. aka ex-home of City of Richmond Used Car Dealer named "MAD MAN DAPPER DAN"?
MAD MAN DAPPER DAN's famous "tv & radio" used car advertisement slogan was "I would Give Them Away But My Wife Won't Let Me"!!! LOL
I think "MAD MAN DAPPER DAN" had his home build by an famous architect in dome shape of an flying Saucer, not the rectangle shape of his neighbor's. LOL
The home was torn down about 10 or 15 years ago? Fire Damaged? New Home Owner didn't like it's looks?
Thanks for any information given.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.23225