Dan Blocker/Nickey/Genie Traco Oldsmobile

[Canuck]

Intersting article in todays newspaper,Vancouver Sun about Dan Blocker and his involvement with Nickey and his co ownership of a Genie Traco Oldsmobile powered Can Am car from the mid 60's.
The article was written by Ed Moody and makes reference to the car now being owned by Tom Stephani,son of Jack.The car has been restored and is being raced in Vintage series.
The article can be found online by registering.

http://digital.vancouversun.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

Go to the Driving section.

It may be sindicated to other media as well.

Paul

[PeteLeathersac]

Here's a direct link to what's probably the same article?.

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/driving/story.html?id=599822

Also here's a link to some '66 Can-Am stats and info that includes some pics of the cars..

http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Bridgehampton-1966-09-18-photo.html

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Hoss grew up in O'Donnell, Texas, about 50 miles from here. He was friends with our Olds dealer and made frequent appearances here at the dealership, sometimes with Chuck Connors, The Rifleman. Your trivia for the day.

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