Tom Knight’s 1917 Hudson Super Six Dirt Car
Tom Knight’s 1917 Hudson Super Six racing car, built by his grandfather, was a hit at the 2018 Iola Car Show.
John Gunnell
PitPal Products KNOWS Racing Trailers
Jody Schmeisser of Pit Pal Products (www.pitpalproducts.com) was a pioneer in creating storage products for racing trailers.
This 1956 Pontiac Star Chief is No Joke
Greg Stelse’s racing car is called “The Joker.” Today, the two-tone green ’57 Pontiac Star Chief two-door hardtop is usually on display inside his new business, Greg’s Speed Shop LLC. But the project that involved turning the “Poncho” into a nostalgic drag racer actually got off to a dismal start.
Gilmore Museum’s 1916 Twin Racer
In 1915, Packard’s new twin six was a vehicle that would place the company in the luxury field.
Indy Bench Racing Will Return in 2019
Is it too early to talk about Indy Bench Racing Weekend (BRW) 2019?
Dana Mecum’s Favorite Race Car
Classic car auctioneer Dana Mecum’s favorite racing car is a unique 1934 Gilmore Special.
This 1957 Ford Sportsman is Enjoying Retirement
“We’re showing off our ’57 Ford race car,” said Lynn Robbins of Wild Rose, Wis. The yellow Ford Sportsman class hardtop was on display at the 2017 Pardeeville Car Show.
’53 Olds Runs Mexican Road Race
Driving a big ‘53 Olds Super 88 sedan over Mexican roads at speeds up to 138 mph is no picnic, but Ed Gut’s car completed the LaCarrera Panamericana – an epic Mexican road race – revival four consecutive times between 1994 and 1997.
Interview with Eddie Munster
Who would have thought Eddie Munster was a car nut?
Big Daddy’s Rolling Drag Museum
“Big Daddy” Don Garlits, the legendary drag racer, came to the Iola Car Show with a trailer loaded with books, T-shirts and other items to sell. He also brought along one of his famous “Swamp Rat” dragsters.