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Message started by zipidachimp on 05/11/14 at 13:27:23

Title: INDY ? no. not that one !
Post by zipidachimp on 05/11/14 at 13:27:23

Modern race cars have been butt-ugly for at least the last 20 years. Here's a chance to see the most beautiful race cars on earth, at speed, for 3 days, at Indy, all for $40.00

http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/about/52487/
This a new event, probably small crowd, but awesome! :D

Title: Re: INDY ? no. not that one !
Post by Doody814 on 05/12/14 at 12:35:32

That would be cool to see those beauties back on the track!

About 25 ears ago, the Model A club my Grandfather belonged to, hosted the National Ford Model A meet in Indy. We got to ride around the big track in his 1929 sedan, but while we were eating lunch in the grandstands, we were treated to a couple of hot laps by a 1930 indycar. I'd been to the 500 before, but I'll never forget the amazement on my 8yr old face at seeing a 60yr old open cockpit car with no seatbelt traveling at speeds well over 100mph! The driver actually leaned into the turns to keep from falling out, lol.

Title: Re: INDY ? no. not that one !
Post by zipidachimp on 05/12/14 at 13:19:45

My all-time favorite race cars are the A.J.Watson roadsters.
Offy powered of course!
https://www.google.ca/search?q=watson+roadsters&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=QyxxU67hONCDogShroLwCw&ved=0CC0QsAQ&biw=1909&bih=885

At Mosport, in the 70's, saw Denis Hulme win a Can-am race on a flat tire in a Maclaren. great stuff! :D

Title: Re: INDY ? no. not that one !
Post by bobert_FSO on 05/12/14 at 13:44:23

The museum at the Indy Speedway has a lot of beee-autiful old indy cars. They are so cool to look at. Beautiful bodywork. Very simple, mechanical machines. Kind of like looking at a Savage.

Title: Re: INDY ? no. not that one !
Post by zipidachimp on 05/12/14 at 21:36:34

Sad! just heard that AJ Watson died today. Creator of the most beautiful, winning Indy roadsters. RIP.
http://www.racer.com/latest-stories/item/103505-appreciation-a-j-watson-1924-2014