Oswego Oct 14th 1962

[mockingbird812]

Anyone on the forum at this event?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/top203.jpg

Read closely. I was doing some research on a car and came across this. If this is the same fellow I think it is I would really like to pick his brain on a local (Chicago) "Max Wedge" Plymouth that ran A/S at the same time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

It looks like Ken Barnhardt was???

[kwhizz]

I know most of the names on the list........Interesting fact about Colson and Wood.....as I remember, they developed the Reverser for Dragsters a couple of years later.........Gabby Bleeker
http://www.draglist.com/artman/publish/article_00592.shtml

Mike Marinoff
http://www.smugmug.com/community/dragracing/keyword/mikemarinoffhutcphotot

More

http://www.dragracinglegends.com/


Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

Okay...it's time for some more cool drag racing stories from you Ken!

[kwhizz]

Mike Marinoff and Palmer Lazarus (Green 56 Chev w/Blower) used to run against each other all the time until Marinoff built his Gas Dragster and Palmer built his Willy's.........Up until that time, the standard was to push the dragsters down to 1/2 track with the engine turning and the ignition off to clean any fuel out of the cylinders, they would then turn the cars around and push back towards the starting line and light the engines, then turn around again in the stageing area and finally pull up to the line and make a pass.....
Marinoff's Blown Gas Dragster was the first car to start right in the stageing area useing it's own starter with external batteries......Right after that the Grove put in a Roller Starting System (Like a Chassis Dyno) powered by a 283 Chevy engine to start the Fuel and Gas Dragsters and that saved a lot of time.......some weekends they would have 16 car Fuel fields.......I used to sit by the Roller setup and watch the cars start and smell the Nitro, after a while you could tell by the sound of the Exhaust whether the cars were running Lean of Rich............

Fun Times http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

More.........

http://www.gassermadness.com/arteaga/

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Belair62]

Palmer is still a character !!! Mark Webster was only 6 feet tall back then too.

[Xplantdad]

Cool stuff Ken! Now I have my "fix" for awhile! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

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It looks like Ken Barnhardt was???

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Yes, that is our very own Ken Barnhart. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif At VF he discussed this event, and others with us.
As always, very intertaining. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

What kind of car was Ken running at that event?? It would be GREAT to see a picture!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Verne

[Xplantdad]

Verne...I found this interesting tidbit of info on the internet...though it doesn't talk about which car he drove in '62...it's still cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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ELGIN SPORTS HALL OF FAME



ELGIN, ILLINOIS



KEN BARNHART





Inducted for auto racing, Ken Barnhart was considered a top drag racer. In 1958, he won the prestigious Class Championship at the Automobile Timing Association of America (ATAA) and in 1959 Ken won the Top Speed and Class Championship at the Midwest Championships. He was the Class Top Eliminator at the 1959 ATAA World Series of Drag Racing, the Class Winner at the Oswego Dragway Season Championship and the Class Runner-up at the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) Fifth Annual Nationals in Detroit. He claimed two classes in two different cars in the Top Twenty Benefit Meet in 1960. In 1961, Barnhart won the Class Championship at the Top Twenty and at the NHRA Nationals. In 1962, he was the Class Eliminator and Top Speed winner at the World Series of Drag Racing. In 1970, Barnhart won the Super Stock Class B title at the World Series of Drag Racing and the Class Championship at the NHRA Nationals. The following year, he was Class Runner-up at the NHRA Spring Nationals.


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[ORIGLS6]

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What kind of car was Ken running at that event?? It would be GREAT to see a picture!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Verne

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I gave Ken a copy of this flier at VF. I think Tommy K and Joe Swezey were standing there at the time. He recalled every name and described each car on the list. Seems like he said he was running his C/G '55 Chevy at the time.

Even the people who know Mr. Barnhart well may not realize how deep this guy goes........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Xplantdad]

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What kind of car was Ken running at that event?? It would be GREAT to see a picture!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Verne

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I gave Ken a copy of this flier at VF. I think Tommy K and Joe Swezey were standing there at the time. He recalled every name and described each car on the list. Seems like he said he was running his C/G '55 Chevy at the time.

Even the people who know Mr. Barnhart well may not realize how deep this guy goes........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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You can say that again!

Hey, where's Annie been? I want to wish her a Merry Christmas!

[kwhizz]

I know most of the names on the list........Interesting fact about Colson and Wood.....as I remember, they developed the Reverser for Dragsters a couple of years later........."Quote"

After thinking about it some more......I think it was Powers and Riley that had the first Reverser.........Anyone have any more info....

http://davidpowersmotorsports.com/david.aspx

Ken

[SS427]

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Hey, where's Annie been? I want to wish her a Merry Christmas!

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Her computer is down YET again! AOL/Norton issues AGAIN! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
Rick

[Verne_Frantz]

I had no idea Ken went back that far. And I blew the opportunity to meet and talk to him at SCR9.

I know, I'll make it Bruce's fault http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif He was supposed to take me around to meet folks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Verne

I wonder if the album Ken had there was just about the ZL-1 or if it went back through all his race cars???? Boy, I missed it!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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After thinking about it some more......I think it was Powers and Riley that had the first Reverser.........Anyone have any more info....

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That does sound more familiar........... but I'm old! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Xplantdad]

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I had no idea Ken went back that far. And I blew the opportunity to meet and talk to him at SCR9.

I know, I'll make it Bruce's fault http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif He was supposed to take me around to meet folks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Verne

I wonder if the album Ken had there was just about the ZL-1 or if it went back through all his race cars???? Boy, I missed it!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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Yeah Verne..it's all my fault http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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I had no idea Ken went back that far.

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif You're kidding, right? Barnhart was racing before we had gasoline! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


Verne, that guy still has the '39 Cadillac he raced BEFORE either of his '55 Chevys! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif



I say this with all the respect in the world.
Mr. Ken Barnhart is a very special guy, and a priceless friend. (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif But why mention this; he doesn't do computers. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

[Xplantdad]

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Hey, where's Annie been? I want to wish her a Merry Christmas!

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Her computer is down YET again! AOL/Norton issues AGAIN! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
Rick

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I talked to Annie....and gave her a few pointers that might help her out with her AOL fiasco! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mockingbird812]

Glad this sparked some interest and that it IS in fact the Ken Barnhardt I thot it was. Would someone please put me in contact with him so that I can continue with my research?

Thanks!

[Xplantdad]

Nice talking with you Sam http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[kwhizz]

I looked for some links about Ken and couldn't find any http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif.......If someone finds any, please post .......

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[SS427]

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I talked to Annie....and gave her a few pointers that might help her out with her AOL fiasco! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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As usual Bruce, your efforts once again paid off. Other then some minor issues she is up and running and wanted me to thank you for your time and was very appreciative of your help and would be sending you a note. She also wanted to know if you were any good with fixing a horse as well................ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Rick

[Xplantdad]

Awesome..I'm glad it worked out! (I had the same problem a month ago (actually Lynn did when I was at Vettefest http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif)

I racked my brain for about 3 hours before figuring it out!

As far as horses...sorry. I know that they eat sugar cubes and carrots...and poop alot...that's about it!

I hope that her horse gets better soon! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mockingbird812]

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Nice talking with you Sam http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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Right back at you. Thanks! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[ORIGLS6]

PM sent Sam.

[mockingbird812]

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PM sent Sam.

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Got it Dennis - THANKS! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif