"Lucky-of-Texas" was an infrequent competitor driving #2A. In his time, he probably painted and lettered half the race cars and taxi cabs in Charleston.
@jack-walker15 years ago
Wow ! "Lucky of Texas"I never knew he drove too, but man, he sure could letter a car. He lettered everything from Hobby cars to Grand National Cars.
@bobby-williamson15 years ago
Knew Lucky was a sign painter but didn't know he was a driver too!
@david-elrod15 years ago
He also competed in Demolition Derbies.
@ron-walters11 years ago
He raced occasionally and I was never sure why always a 2A number but having dealt with Lucky a few times I'm sure he had some ridiculous damnedreason that you couldn't understand nor believe. The man had talent and stories to tell but impossible to take seriously....how could you? He drove around town with lighted up Christmas trees on his car top and an old Cadillac with a full length tiger painted down the drivers side. When someone told him, "That tigers gonna' get away from you" he attached a dog collar and leash that he could hold while driving. Story is that he also worked for Mr. Walt Disney before finding his way to Charleston. I hate that these stories are dying away and I hope that others who know the facts better than I can share what they know.
Wow ! "Lucky of Texas"I never knew he drove too, but man, he sure could letter a car. He lettered everything from Hobby cars to Grand National Cars.
Knew Lucky was a sign painter but didn't know he was a driver too!
He also competed in Demolition Derbies.
He raced occasionally and I was never sure why always a 2A number but having dealt with Lucky a few times I'm sure he had some ridiculous damnedreason that you couldn't understand nor believe. The man had talent and stories to tell but impossible to take seriously....how could you? He drove around town with lighted up Christmas trees on his car top and an old Cadillac with a full length tiger painted down the drivers side. When someone told him, "That tigers gonna' get away from you" he attached a dog collar and leash that he could hold while driving. Story is that he also worked for Mr. Walt Disney before finding his way to Charleston. I hate that these stories are dying away and I hope that others who know the facts better than I can share what they know.