Kansas, Oklahoma, Northern Texas and Western Missouri
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Bill Norris
December 17th 2003
12:33:19 PM
My Dad Tom Norris raced hobo stocks at Lakeside Speedway back in 68 or 69. I was only a year or so old but loved hearing stories of when he raced and/or worked at the track. I am told I spent many of Friday nights at the track in my younger days. Unfortunatly we lost my Dad to cancer back in September of 2001.
JOSHUA ROY
December 4th 2003
04:58:00 PM
MY DAD AND UNCLE RACED ALL OVER THE MIDWEST THE BOTH HAD ALOT OF HEAT AND FEATUER WINS AND ALOT OF FAST TIMES AND TRACK RECORDS ALL OVER HAVE YOU HERD OF THEM LONNY ROY LARRY ROY IF SO LET ME KNOW.....
Pam (Wofford) Durbin
November 29th 2003
12:35:15 PM
My dad was my hero. I miss him dearly and this website brings back so many memories I have from when dad raced. Seeing photos of him and all the people he used to race against is so cool!! Thank you RFTP. You have created a wonderful legacy to all these guys who have already left us.
Mandy Hale
November 29th 2003
12:04:43 PM
My late father, Dale Wofford, was the driver in photo numbers 811 and 842. Racing was his life and his passion. He would be honored to know that people all over the world were looking at some of his old racing memories. Thank you, Racingfromthepast.com.
Chris Bork
November 15th 2003
07:48:44 PM
Loved the old pictures from the Missouri tracks.
Rich Francis
November 14th 2003
07:56:47 AM
Thank you for posting the photo of the late James McElreath. Sadly, many have forgotten or never had the opportunity to see this second generation driver before his untimely death at the age of 23. James recorded 2 USAC wins in 1977, before his fatal accident at Winchester Speedway. James was also the 1976 USAC Midget "Rookie of the Year".
I was only 6 years old in 1977, but I was already a fanatic when came to racing, especially the open-wheeled cars on dirt. The USAC Champ Cars made a stop at the Syracuse, NY mile to run the "Salt City 100", McElreath finished seventh that afternoon. After the race I accompanied my father to the pit area where we milled around. I was truly amazed by the beauty and speed of these cars. As I admired one particular ride, the driver aproached me and gave me his driving gloves...that driver was James. A few weeks later, James was gone. Here it is 26 years later and I still cherish his gift. We can only speculate what his future would of held if it were not for that fateful day at Winchester. The one thing I do know is that he was a giant of a man that took the time to interact with a seven year old fan, an interaction that will never be forgotten for as long as I live. God Bless you James McElreath.
Kim Sherbert son of kansas stock car driver Larry Sherbert
November 13th 2003
09:27:04 PM
charlotte n.c.
great site ! my dad was a late model driver from the kansas area. he was second in points to i believe to jack petty in 1972. he was also 1975 chase speedway track champion! that same year he was third in points at salthawk speedway and had perfect attendance at both race tracks. my family moved to north carolina in the fall of 1977 and my father and i started building racecars for other people in this area with over 200 victory with various driver. in 1990 my dad started driving again me with me in my own car,dad won 25 races that year me with only 1 . in 1991 he won 23. not bad for an old kansas boy . i have some photos of my dads cars 1970 up till 1977 i'll try and get them to you.i'm still building and driving cars i currently am working for mark martin on the #6 viagra ford
bud benton
November 13th 2003
06:18:54 PM
augusta, kansas
This really brings back a lot of memories. I have watched this guys race all over the country, stayed in same hotels and watched them work on the cars. Have afew pictures that I will try to email you some time. thanks for trip back to when racing was fun for the average guy and the racer.
Gene Wariner
November 11th 2003
09:33:13 PM
Wichita, Kans.
Thank You! Thank You! Finally someone has taken the time to document, the Great racers and cars. Of such a great era for racing on the High Plains...
QUINT BOBICK
November 11th 2003
03:39:04 PM
denver,co
GREAT SITE!!!!!!
Chuck Nusbaum
November 8th 2003
09:17:52 PM
maryland
I was at lincoln speedway every saturday night when i was growing up. Kenny Weld was my idol. I saw him in the 31 car, 88, 91, 29, and his modifieds. My step father at the time was track photographer at lincoln. I have tons of pictures from that era. Thanks for a look back
LONNY ROY
November 8th 2003
03:38:51 PM
keosha wi
I HAVE A LOT OF OLD PHOTOS I WOULD LIKE YOU TO POST ON THE YOUR WEB SITE
Todd Mullins
November 7th 2003
10:30:01 AM
Memphis, TN
http://moron.50megs.com/bcars.html
"B" Cars 1975-1977
Love all of the photos, just though you'd like to see some of the cars that raced in the Memphis area... Riverside Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Also have old sprint photos from the same time.
http://moron.50megs.com/bcars.html
Don Lappie
November 6th 2003
08:00:34 PM
Spfld, Mass
WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE SEEN A PIC. OF TED HORN AND MIDGET RACE DRIVERS FROM THE PAST
Mike Tee
November 6th 2003
06:48:37 PM
Central New York
Do you have any comments? Awsome!!! Asphalt super fan (Oswego) and PA sprint car fan- A lot of New Yorkers dig this stuff-we remember Harold Leep and all the rest-Great site-unreal cars!!!
Jerry Sullivan
November 1st 2003
05:03:31 AM
Hugo, Minnesota
Great site - Seems to be one of the most active racing sites out there, with almost daily postings. I mentioned my #24 car a few days back and have had numerous contacts with information offered already! I'll try to get more Minnesota racers looking.
Jason Brewington
October 31st 2003
09:37:18 PM
Fredericktown, Mo
Love it, keep up the good work.
SAMANTHA ETTER
October 31st 2003
08:36:05 PM
TULSA OKLA
DAD IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE YOU BEEN GONE. AND I MISS YOU DEARLY, I MISS YOU CALLING ME YOUR BLUE EYED BABY GIRL, I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US, BUT I WISH I COULD SEE YOU EVRY DAY AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. DAD IT HAS BEEN REALLY HARD WITHOUT YOU, YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR US, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU AND NOBODY CAN EVER TAKE THAT AWAY. I LOVE YOU FROM YOUR BLUE EYED BABY GIRL.(DADDY'S BABY GIRL){ LOVE YOU SAMANTHA}
Paula Etter
October 29th 2003
08:29:56 PM
tulsa okla
DANNY IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE AND I MISS YOU DEARLY THIS YEAR AT THE TRACK WAS A HARD ONE.BUT I GOT THREW IT. BUT I KNOW YOU ARE UP THERE WATCHING EVERTHING AND EVERBODY.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.
Ronnie Boone
October 29th 2003
06:49:19 PM
Maryland.
Good to see some one taking time to keep vintage racing alive keep up the good work
Robert Blazek
October 28th 2003
06:36:26 PM
Belleville Kansas
Do you have any comments? Happy Birthday Frank
Always enjoyed watching you run the midwest tracks. To a very good and clean driver happy 77.
Dave Kristek
October 28th 2003
04:27:48 PM
Seattle Wa
My dad always took us to the races at 81 Speedway and Hutch. This brings back the memories of the late 60's and 70's. I close my eyes and I can still taste the dirt!
Thanks for the great job.......
JOHN SULLIVAN
October 28th 2003
01:03:28 PM
KOKOMO,IN.
I REALY ENJOY LOOKING AT THIS SITE. IT IS BY FAR THE BEST SUPER-MOD SIGHT ON THE INTERNET. I SIGNED THE FIRST GUESTBOOK A LONG TIME BACK. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOUR BUD IN OLD TIME RACING. BIG JOHN
Jerry Sullivan
October 28th 2003
05:41:29 AM
Hugo, Minnesota
Was looking for information on #24 Jelly Willhelm NCRA car from the late 70's. I have emailed a few other site viewers who might have information - hope to hear back from them. Looking for photos, programs etc that show the car in action during that time. Paul Martens restored the car originally in 2001. I now own the car and have put some of my own finishing touches on it. It is now on display at the museum in Knoxville for anyone in driving distance who would like to see it. If you happen to have anything on this car, I would appreciate it if you would let me know. Fun Site Warren, I have enjoyed and will be back again.
Thanks, Jerry Sullivan
Rich Watson
October 27th 2003
08:41:59 PM
Racine Wi
Was looking for IMCA photos
Keep up the GREAT WORK! I was was there, what a wonderful memory!
Jeff Meade
October 27th 2003
06:07:30 PM
dewey okla
enjoyed looking at the cars from the past ive seen race
John Colvin
October 26th 2003
01:09:38 PM
Mich.
Great site, Going thru these pages makes me realise what great racing I missed by not living in your area.Thanks for all the hard work and love that goes into this Great site.
John Colvin
Monte Cole
October 25th 2003
10:08:05 PM
Allen Tx
Do you have any comments? Was wondering if anybody had any of the hard bound books from Tulsa. I have several of Tulsa, Enid and OKC. I am looking for Tulsa books. The years from 1970 thru 1975. I have alot of programs (about 200). I am trying to archive them on disc along with a 8mm movie of the 1965 Tulsa time trails. Good movie just 1965 quality. Please contact me on the books
Monte Cole
Vic Bockholt
October 21st 2003
06:18:52 PM
Bentonville, Ar.
I have some programs of races from Rogers and Fayetteville tracks from the 70's. If interested contact me. My Dad raced in Elm Springs in the 60's. He ran a Ford flathead. I have pictures of track and cars. I raced in the 70's in Rogers and Fayetteville. I raced a 68-71 Mustang and a 68 Cougar. Enjoy your website. Should have been at the Hillbilly Nationals. It was great. Thanks Vic
Patti Dersam
October 19th 2003
07:47:23 PM
Prairie Grove, Arkansas
I just wanted to say thanks for having such a great website. The pictures of Ervil Skelton, Roy Barrett, and Bill Street are awesome. I know a guy who owns a part store in town that used to race I will talk with him and see if he has any old pictures that I could scan off and email to you guys.
Thanks for the cool website
Patti
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