1971 Ohio Dragway 42 footage

[PeteLeathersac]

Kind've fuzzy but check this YouTube footage out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYXcXE0lru8

Whos '69 Camaro is that before the hugger '69 Chevelle passes in front of the camera right before the Anglia...maybe says KLANE on the door? .

~ Pete
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[olredalert]

Pete

-------42 was my home track. Only about 20 minutes from my Dads house. We lived in Chippewa Lake, well, not in it. I dont recognize much as I wasnt there in 71. Had moved to Fla. Anglia might have been the Mr.Gasket car??? The Corvette also looked familiar.......Bill S

[68l30]

Looks like the "Steppinwolf" Camaro....out of Evans Chevrolet..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

I have a close up at home I can post later....

I sure do miss that crossover at 42....Very old school...


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[68l30]

Here is the Evans Camaro.....It ran in different color schemes in those years...With red and blue custom panel paint...both versions had Earl Evans on the door in a Bowtie.I believe the later version had Dale Evans on the doors above Earl Evans Chevrolet,no Bowtie...One of my favorite local Camaros from the day....A COPO no less..

Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[68l30]

At the very end..... it looks like that is Dave Koffels Stude..."The Flintstone Flyer"...or at least could be http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif ..Ohio was one hotbed of racing back then..Thanks for the link..I really enjoied it!

Steve

[L30M20]

Steve, are you that Evans Camaro is REALLY your favorite Camaro? Craig http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[68l30]

LOL..Who woke you up? ..Now let's see that cool 68 Evans Camaro! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Steve

[Hank Williams Jr]

Friggin A! Great footage.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I assume that camaro is connected to Earl Evans Chevrolet? (the same one that sold the ex Keith Hutson '67 Yenko Camaro with the sidepipes?)

[68l30]

Correct.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif


Steve

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I have two pics from an old newspaper showing the Yenko Camaro on the showroom floor, and Dick Harrell standing next to his '67 Camaro f/c on the showroom floor.

[68l30]

Interesting...Another local racer/enginge builder Ron Hutter owned Hut's Dyno ,TSE, and later Hutter Performance..he raced a 67 sponsered by DH Performance.At the very least the 67 was lettered on the rear qtrs (not in the usual script though).I have a few pics of a DH "Super John" car racing Hutter at Thompson.....as well as the Vega and a FG DH 70 Camaro FC.....Dick must have had some strong ties in NE Ohio.......Like to see the pic...I can post some more of the others later if anyone is interested..

Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I'll work on the pics, they are small, black-n-white, and blurry - but cool!

[Steve Drueck]

Speaking of Drag 42, I have a 69 COPO Camaro , Dover White 4 sp that was based in New Philadelphia ,OH vin 9N666608 I am miising owners from 1969-early 80's The car was raced by Dr. Wm DeLanza (dentist) and wrenched by Mike Shane. It was raced locally , likely including Drag 42, Magnolia and Quaker City. The car is nicely back-halfed, w/roll bar. It went from white to a dark red at one point. Any help is appreciated if you remember this car. Here are the previous owners

Dr William DeLanza (MD Dentist, deceased)
His Attorney
Adam Scurti
Steubenville OH 43952

Richard Williams, Jr
549 Fair Ave NW
New Philadelphia OH 44663
current address
possibly Girard OH

Michael Hughes
154 18th St NE
New Philadelphia OH 44663
moved to
1532 20th St NW
Canton OH 44709

Additional Info
Jim Hendry, from whom I bought the car, purchased the original block,
the block was located and purchased by
Ken Beckner
Montrose OH 44321
who sold it to Jim Hendry
Jim Hendry then owned the car and the original block.

[68l30]

Was the car lettered? Who sold it? I can check my stuff.....


Steve

[PeteLeathersac]

Here's more...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac7mjXfjlKw

~ Pete
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[Steve Drueck]

After it was painted red (wine color) it was not lettered. No info on lettering when it was white. I was told that the car was previously owned by a Gary Brown (used to work for Mr Gasket , doing drag events) but the name is extremely common.

[mockingbird812]

[ QUOTE ]
Speaking of Drag 42, I have a 69 COPO Camaro , Dover White 4 sp that was based in New Philadelphia ,OH vin 9N666608 I am miising owners from 1969-early 80's The car was raced by Dr. Wm DeLanza (dentist) and wrenched by Mike Shane. It was raced locally , likely including Drag 42, Magnolia and Quaker City. The car is nicely back-halfed, w/roll bar. It went from white to a dark red at one point. Any help is appreciated if you remember this car. Here are the previous owners

Dr William DeLanza (MD Dentist, deceased)
His Attorney
Adam Scurti
Steubenville OH 43952

Richard Williams, Jr
549 Fair Ave NW
New Philadelphia OH 44663
current address
possibly Girard OH

Michael Hughes
154 18th St NE
New Philadelphia OH 44663
moved to
1532 20th St NW
Canton OH 44709

Additional Info
Jim Hendry, from whom I bought the car, purchased the original block,
the block was located and purchased by
Ken Beckner
Montrose OH 44321
who sold it to Jim Hendry
Jim Hendry then owned the car and the original block.

[/ QUOTE ]

Steve,

I have a '69 Chevelle that was raced in the Canton area mostly out of Magnolia Dragway from the summer of '69 thru '77. I am in contact with the original owner and will ask him if he remembers your car. Magnolia is still open (I think it is an 1/8th mile track now), but you may try to contact the folks at the track to see if they can help you. Contact Magnolia (http://www.magnoliadragstrip.com/) or call them at (330) 866-1500. ] http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif