Thread: Roadster show

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Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I'm one of those who think Indy Car racing died when they moved the engine to the back of the car!!!!

A good friend used to have a couple of midgets, one of which was a former Indy winner Lee Wallard car (a local guy) that I used to crew for in the nostalgia races. I would have driven, but at 6'4" couldn't get my legs in it. My circle track experiences ended after I ended up on my head a couple of times - then went back to being a spectator. I agree - with you that moving the Indy cars engine to the rear killed a lot of the mystique and the iron man driver, with a couple of exceptions disappeared. But - the roadsters were man killers with the rigid frames, no real safe cockpit or roll cage. Heck, I think winged sprints and midgets should be dumped as not spectator friendly - but we only see 'em once a year around here when the WoO makes their swing by - and I seldom see.

I just love that Auburn! If I had it, I'd run it just as it is. What a beauty.
Boat tail Auburns and coffin nose Cords are two of my fav's.