After receiving e-mails about the site I decided to have a page
devoted to anyone that worked at or attended any meets at the old
strip. Then, what the heck, I decided to open it to anyone who would
want to publish any pictures of the 50's era, etc. So, Welcome! If
you would like to post something here send it to me and give a good
description and away we go. hldeshazo@aol.com
Where Are They Now
Jerold Cox, his wife and his car, I hope in that
order? You will recognize him 52 years ago handing out the
trophies in a picture at the top of this article. He is due
much credit for the success of the strip
Busy on the computer the other day and an e-mail popped
up. It was from Gary White of McKinney, TX. Come to find
out that back in 56' and 57' he was attending McMurray
college in Abilene, TX. He owned a black, 1957 Chev Bel
Air, ran it in "C" Gas made strips at Amarillo, Vernon,
Lubbock, Colorado City Texas and even made the Oklahoma
drags in 57. He remembers vividly having a problem
beating a White 57' Ford Ranchero from Amarillo, TX.
You can see that Ranchero on page one. It was a
consistent winner at Big Spring Timing strip. It was a
husband and wife combination, she being the mechanic.
Anyway, Gary sent us some pictures to share and I'm making them a part of my site. Any others are welcome also.
He and his wife have been collecting, restoring and showing classic cars sine 1999.
Anyway, Gary sent us some pictures to share and I'm making them a part of my site. Any others are welcome also.
He and his wife have been collecting, restoring and showing classic cars sine 1999.
The only trophy Gary was able to save from the 50's
Wolfe City -57 Car Best Of Show
Wow! Look how big the trophies are now.
Wow! Look how big the trophies are now.
Cameo Best Of Show
Merina with award
Merina with award
At the Wolfe City Show -
The 57 Bel Air and the
57 Cameo
Gary and Merina's pride and joy.
Thanks to the both of you to allow me to show these 50's beauties. Fantastic job in restoring them. Makes me want to go back to the 50's when cars were really cars.
Gary and Merina's pride and joy.
Thanks to the both of you to allow me to show these 50's beauties. Fantastic job in restoring them. Makes me want to go back to the 50's when cars were really cars.