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Subject: old Texas Stuff

Author: Gary

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:28:%####/06/02 Mon I found your site via from Header Flames. I am doing a site similar to yours and "wediditforlove" except mine is based only on Texas (Division 4) racers. Plus it is only of blown or injected nitro and alky of some past Texas Drag Racers. I am down here in Houston and have a lot of pics of the original Houston Drag Strip and a little bit of the Austin track. My dad has a few 8mm movies of the Austin track also. The 1st 2 links on my site are of our cars and hope to be getting more pics of Texas racers added as they come in. Anyway, it is a very young site and hopefully it will get much larger. http://www.osborn-ind.com/gary/racingdays.htm BTW, Butch Lake is still alive and well in Austin from what I hear. keep up the good work, Gary [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Austin Raceway Park

Author: Hobie [Edit]

Date Posted: 20:18:%####/06/02 Mon Thanks for posting, i went to your site, that pix of the tower at ARP is great i raced at ARP in the late '60s i had a street '55 chevy, my dad had a pickup truck and we would hook up a tow bar and pull it flat to ARP. I really liked the pix of George Cox, i was with Cox and Rousey when they teamed up, with the '69 AMX pro stocker, and helped on their pit crew very little when they had the top fuel car. i have some pix of ARP from'68 with pix of Butch Lake and a '41` willys gasser. thanks Hobie [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Dana Cox [Edit]

Date Posted: 02:12:%####/26/02 Fri I just found this forum it's great to see the intrest in old drag racing. I saw a couple of post about Butch Lake and I had to call him and tell him to about the site. My Father was George Cox and I love reading about old racing stuff. So anybody out there that has any stories they would like to share about my Father I'd love to hear them. Thank, Dana Cox [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Nicole Scheulen [Edit]

Date Posted: 12:49:%####/29/02 Sun Hi, I was wondering if you guys can help me. I am looking for the top ten transmission builders in in austin to see if my dad is still number one. You probaly Know him. His name is Rick. he has the fastest street rod in austin.Please can you help me find the top 10 transmission builders in austin. if you can please e mail me. at halfabrat@aol.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: John Mason [Edit]

Date Posted: 12:08:%####/11/06 Sat I knew your father well along with many of his "running buddies". He,along with August Hartkopf,Fred Rowsey,Linford McLemore,Joe Angel & others. I'm 64 yrs. old & with the knowledge & spirit left by the likes of your Dad, I'm building what is probably my last racecar (sort of a "social security special"). I've been in touch with one of your Dad's good friends (Kenneth Wilson) who lives in Dale Tx. just outside Austin. He's in the phonebook. Perhaps you would give him a ring someday...it could be a hoot. I've lived in the New Braunfels area for about 18 yrs.,& survived a liver transplant,grown "older"& am just happy to "be here". Rest assured when I fire up & start to race my lil' pro street hot rod next spring, I'll be thinking of "the good ol' days" & your Pop. Keep the Faith; John Mason jmason17@satx.rr.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: MistyMcLemore [Edit]

Date Posted: 02:19:%####/10/07 Sat Hi John, I was curious to see if there was any info. on the net about my dad, Linford McLemore.I saw your post that you knew him.He died in October 1973 when I was 5 months old. I have no memories of him, only pictures.It makes me happy that there are others that still remember him after all these years.Thank-you.I'm glad that you are doing well and wish you the best.If you or anyone else out there that knew him and maybe would tell me some stories, I would love it.E-mail at the above address-Misty McLemore [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Misty McLemore [Edit]	Date Posted: 03:32:%####/11/07 Sun My e-mail didn't show on the post, so here it is....mclemoregoffyahoo.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Wayne Clawson [Edit]

Date Posted: 12:04:%####/15/07 Mon Misty, I knew Linford very well. Began racing with Linford in the late 50's when he raced the yellow 37 or 38 Chevy, went to Green Valley to the AHRA Nationals (1960 or 61). Six of us stayed in a old travel trailer. I slep out side on a cot and some of the guys got up early and moved my cot, with me still in it, to the starting line. Was I surprised when I woke. Linford then moved to B/Roaster and held the AHRA ET record for two years (10:71). Then moved to A/Gas Dragster. Blown Olds. I believe it was 1965 or 66 AHRA Nationals at Green Valley when he blew the engine and had a hole in the side of the block about 6 inches round. I lost touch with Linford about then, moved out of Austin and he and I also had a disagreement about an engine I purchased from him. We traveled many many miles togrether racing all over Texas, Arziona, LA. and N. Mex. from the late 50's to the mid 60's. Had a lot of good times. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Tammy McLemore (Linford McLemore's daughter) [Edit]	Date Posted: 23:46:%####/09/09 Fri Hi,,,,I am Tammy McLemore. I am Linford Earl McLemores daughter. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Herdez [Edit]

Date Posted: 21:36:%####/20/07 Sun We are a new site in Austin Texas our gatherring is in oakhill at the "y" some of the members on our site go way back to the early 60's we currently have 80's early 90's photos but were lookin to have new members join and share some ole Austin Texas drag racing memories.To name a few tracks -San Antonio dragway, Little river, Green valley and other tracks in the Central area. Weve also come come across names like Buck & bohls Olds powered roaster, August "Hands" hartkopf & Butch lake 55 Panel Emmit Glass 57 "The Blue Goose and other photos to come. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: John Mason (EA Glass, Don Govro,Butch, August,etal.) [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:34:%####/29/07 Sun I was at Oakhill Raceway MANY times & knew & remember everyone in your post. I believe that in your post, you mentioned you have a site (web site?). If so please send it to me via my email address. I've got some early photos that could probably give ya' a chuckle. Thanks & see ya' ; John Mason [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Herdez [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:00:%####/07/07 Fri I guess it would help if I added the website address. Sorry Guys! www.texasironwerksshowdown.com http://www.texasironwerksshowdown.com/ [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Terry Miesse [Edit]

Date Posted: 12:37:%####/14/07 Sun ........ I didn't get to Austin until the early 70s. My first pass down Austin Race Way was in my 64 Cuda - -out ran C R Damsby that evening - - course at that time the track had closed down and the street racers would run up there on Saturday night .... I found this sight by accident the other day and the memories have been flowing sence then ... Names like Lenford and Larry - G. Cox ..Guy Morngan ..Bruce Hobbs .. Jake Campbell ..and Sandy Land ! I started running with Butch Lake when he and Sandy Land were building the Mustang Pro Stocker,they worked out of and old shed in south Austin .. I was a member of Butch's team through the Anglea C gasser that ruled Little River and was in Hot Rod magizine (artcile of race at Dallas) I was there through the campaine of the 69 AMX G modified car .. loved that car !! I remember things like when Joe White put a small block into the Mustang and called it a Horse with No Name ... I remember the night Butch and I went to Lenford's Shop to see their (first) just completed Funny car chassis - - Lenford's shop was just across Lamar form Butch's - -we would lock up the doors and run across the street every time we heard the Banchee wail ;-) I could go on for hours, with names like Greg Small and the first 70 1/2 Z-28 ... street races either with Butch's Camero or my Cuda ... and wonderful weekends racing across Texas ..all great memories .... can anyone here give me an address or phone number to contact Butch ?? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Wayne Clawson [Edit]

Date Posted: 12:27:%####/15/07 Mon Dana, I knew George well. He sold me 3 X 2 carbs for my 348 Chevy back in 1961. At that time the racing team was Haydon and Cox. They held the AHRA speed record for C/Gas Dragster(130.43) and ET record (10:18)set at Corpus Christi Dragway on 8-26-62. I was there. Haydon worked for So.West Bell Telephone and moved to Arzonia in the mid 60's. I moved from Austin about then also. The last time I talked with George was about the mid 70's when he worked on my wife's van at the old shop down on 1'st street. ( I think it was on 1'st) Lots of fun at thoes old drag strips!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: yes,my name really is.........Butch Lake (cant make me sad) [Edit]

Date Posted: 08:26:%####/23/08 Fri Im just brain dead, not body dead! That should explain new ProMod sittin in shop, plus, don't owe nooobooodddy. Patience,Patience.Cant put into words the years of memories August and I shared,...PRICELESS. Misty McLemore, your dad was a cool prankster. Miesse, you mongrel, where you been? 4&5spds. are trans. Now your huntin for 9. Hello John Mason, be cool!! Gottago,.......where?!. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Dana Cox [Edit]	Date Posted: 04:17:%####/28/02 Sun Where are you Gary? I can't get a hold of you I've emailed you a couple of times no reply.... I need to get my photo album back PLEASE>>> I'm just posting this in hopes that you may be surffing one night and come back to this site. Thanks, Dana [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Hobie [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:07:%####/25/02 Sun cant get Gary's site to come up anymore [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Rich Welch [Edit]

Date Posted: 20:16:%####/18/03 Thu Looking for any info on an old Ford B/G car that ran under the name "Watson & Young." A friend of mine here in CA has found the car and put it on the street, but without fenders. Besides the lettering on the doors "Watson & Young," it says "Paint by Herman," "Bluegrass Express," and "Graham Texas." Does this ring a bell with anyone??? He would LOVE to find old photos of the car, but really wants to know the history. Thanks and God Bless! Rich [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Buddy Black [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:02:%####/01/09 Sun A friend of mine is an old hot rodder from Graham , Tx He may be able to help you learn about the car...worth a try ! His name is Herman McGehee...he might be the one mentioned who knows . He is in the phone book @ area code 940 in graham TX [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: CAPTEDDIE-ED DEAR [Edit]	Date Posted: 00:28:%####/04/06 Sun Gary,I stayed up till 3 in morn. sending pictures/stories. Lets get with it boy!ILL keep sending as soon as I see the ones Ive already sent. HUBA,HUBA,HUBA. From the Captain deareddear@aol.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: StrokerDave Van Deventer [Edit]	Date Posted: 00:25:%####/15/08 Fri I'm looking for programs from Amarillo Dragway,particually the Texas vs California shows [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Dave Sapko [Edit]

Date Posted: 12:19:%####/15/09 Sun Wow! The memories evoked when I found this site! I began racing at Oak Hill in the early 60s. I was a stock-car guy. Ran a Coppertone '63 Fury. My best friend was Wily 'Luke' Lucas who, along with his wife Ileane, ran a white '62 426 Dodge. They and I were stationed at Bergstrom. We helped with a petition to start ARP. Joe Colley was my 'inspiration' getting into drag racing. Joe had a factory White Dodge 426. Marvin Jensen helped me a lot with my first Plymouth. Marvin used to run a very quick Gas Coupe and then he got into Funny Cars. Had a shop on E 1st Street and later moved to Calif. Another guy I knew well was Lonnie Markrum. Lonnie ran a 4-dr 'stock' Aqua/Blue Chevy BelAire. Hardly ever lost his class, sometimes won Top Eliminator too. Never lost a tear-down challange that I recall. His 'stock' 283 was 'stroked' a tad to 306 +/-. In '65 I bought the first 426 Plymouth Stree Hemi that was delivered into the State. Bought it from OR Mitchell in SA....STILL have the cancelled checks($3600). A regular race I had at Oak Hill was a '61-'62 Red Chevy 409. Sometimes he beat me, but seldom. Had a regular match-race with a Black Dodge SH 426 at Little River. He was fast, almost as fast as my car. I believe I did lose once to him, but I recall it was me, not my car. Also raced at SA Raceway Park quite often. Both A-stock class and Gas class with that '65. Took off the front bumper...viola...a Gasser! lol My car set the record in the stock class, 12.76/127mph. Don't recall how long that lasted though. I occasionally dropped by to see/visit with August at his house on E 11th. I wasn't a GM guy, but he still taught me a hellofalot. It was a privilege to have know him. I can still see his little White Chevy burnin' out at Oak Hill! I can also still see those two Oak trees coming at me at the end of the Oak Hill strip....whew! I knew Linford too. Those were good days/times and I miss them along with the folks I knew. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]