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August 16, 2008 at
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This is really good stuff here. In 84' Gary B. came down a day early to promote the challenge deal, he was big fun to hang with. The coolest part of the whole weekend was when Gary, Joe Saldana & Billy Engelhart all came out for hot laps they had on open face helmets w/bandanas! Wow. Real men. Of course during the race they wore more modern equipment, but that was big fun.
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August 17, 2008 at
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In '85, Johnny Parsons, Jr. came in early to do some promo work. He was GREAT. Super nice guy and a heck of a racer. I think Bettenhausen came with him. Never a big fan of his.
Those four NCRA/USAC races will stand as four of the greatest shows in Oklahoma racing history. The rivalry became so intense leading up to the fireworks of the '86 race.
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August 17, 2008 at
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Somewhere I have pictures of Englehart donning his helmet prior to the '83 feature. Open face, goggles and bandana. I think he even had on leather gloves.
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August 17, 2008 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: nonwing bill on August 17 2008 at 01:05:25 AM
In '85, Johnny Parsons, Jr. came in early to do some promo work. He was GREAT. Super nice guy and a heck of a racer. I think Bettenhausen came with him. Never a big fan of his.
Those four NCRA/USAC races will stand as four of the greatest shows in Oklahoma racing history. The rivalry became so intense leading up to the fireworks of the '86 race.
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Somewhere in a box of programs/Open Wheel magazines I have programs from at least 1 of the USAC/NCRA's.
I agree,nw Bill about those being the 4 greatest shows in Okla racing history.
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