Talking to Leo yesterday, he may have my carbs done/ rebuilt for my R100 tune up by the end of the week. Yea! Was hoping to have them done and been riding that bike this summer. Oh well; take'em when I can get'em. Well no rush now. I've been cleaning the inside of the tank. The outside of the tank has been damaged from hitting handlebar barbacks. Might just go ahead and and have it fixed and painted. Fairly nice bike; was aiming for just simple rider status.
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Mid-South ride, eat, and meet
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CDL Class A
The team had the big Freightliner straight truck to haul our race cars. I went to truck driving school in West Memphis. I think the class was a week of class and a week of driving. I started the class a few days after everybody else; after 3 days of class, I took my written test, passed and after 4 days of driving; took my driving test and passed. Everybody in the class could'nt believe it. They wern't the brightest people I ever met. Still got my Class A CDL.
The team had the big Freightliner straight truck to haul our race cars. I went to truck driving school in West Memphis. I think the class was a week of class and a week of driving. I started the class a few days after everybody else; after 3 days of class, I took my written test, passed and after 4 days of driving; took my driving test and passed. Everybody in the class could'nt believe it. They wern't the brightest people I ever met. Still got my Class A CDL.
Leo beat me, he went and got the book, read it and passed his written test, pretty slick, then took his driving test, and passed that. No easy feat. 
I was impressed. B CDL. I have to give Leo credit, he handled the Freightliner great. That was one big straight truck. We were racing gypsies. We met a lot of famous auto racers, pretty exciting stuff.
I was impressed. B CDL. I have to give Leo credit, he handled the Freightliner great. That was one big straight truck. We were racing gypsies. We met a lot of famous auto racers, pretty exciting stuff.
Memories!!
Lots of great memories in those pictures!!! Glad you had the forethought to document all of this!!
We certainly ran the gamut on a diverse group of activities and vehicles!!!
Always loved the cars, but as you know, my passion has always been with the bikes!!
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Leo judges the bikes at the bike show. Moi just standing there lost in space. Leo’s knowledge of motorcycles is unbelievable.
Lots of great memories in those pictures!!! Glad you had the forethought to document all of this!!
We certainly ran the gamut on a diverse group of activities and vehicles!!!
Always loved the cars, but as you know, my passion has always been with the bikes!!
Allard K2
Totally cool Allard U built. If I remember correctly, U put a 5 liter HO motor in it. That’s U driving and me co-piloting in the reenactment of the original Watkins Glen Road race. It took place on the city and county streets and roads in around Watkins Glen. I think I have some memorabilia from that event; cap, and a special 50 year anniversary commemorative book. Bob Ferguson was featured in the book.
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Got to do the 50 year anniversary reenactment of the Watkins Glen Road Race back in 1998. On the real track in town and out in the county. By accident we were allowed to be on the tract with the real cars that actually did the races back in the late 40's and early 50's. This car is a modified '52 Allard K2 painted by the famous artist Von Dutch. Known for painting customized cars and motorcycles. Leo Goff at the wheel and me navigating. If I remember right, Leo had built and installed a pretty hot 5.0 liter HO engine. Happy Days, like Richie and Fonsie.
Totally cool Allard U built. If I remember correctly, U put a 5 liter HO motor in it. That’s U driving and me co-piloting in the reenactment of the original Watkins Glen Road race. It took place on the city and county streets and roads in around Watkins Glen. I think I have some memorabilia from that event; cap, and a special 50 year anniversary commemorative book. Bob Ferguson was featured in the book.
Here’s a T-shirt of a Lincoln U built. I think U built this car 3 different times. First to cruise around in on the street. A second time to vintage road race. The 3rd and last time to compete in the reenactment of the original Mexican Road race. I believe The car won In it’s class.
One of my all time favorites Ol Yaller #7 The car has gone thru a couple of owners since Jimmy had it. It’s been rebodied. Do U remember Officer Aaron Snowden and driving a race car on the street.
I think U helped your long time late buddy Art Grisanti build this chopper.
Leo warned this guy after the first/mourning practice to slow down to maintain control of the car. He didn’t take it serious and it cost him his life in a crash in the afternoon practice session. I learned, when Leo talks, best to listen.
Kurtis Sport Car
Really, I didn’t know anything about a Kurtis Car. Nobody I knew ever heard of this car. Kurtis? Cool; I’ll take your word on that.
I was over at the shop one day and got a call from the boss, Barry there's a new car showing up at the shop this week. He gave me the car hauling company, tele. number. Be at the shop for delivery. No problem. By the way what is it? Nothing surprised me any more. It's a 1950 Kurtis Sport Car. OK, cool, Gotcha covered. Hung up, what's a Kurtis?
The car haulers showed up right on time a few days later unloaded the car. What in the world is this? Got it situated, then Leo calls. How's it look Barry? Well, Leo; it looks like a Kurtis Sport Car. I really did'nt know what to think about. I'll be over in couple days to look at it. 10-4 Good Buddy.
Really, I didn’t know anything about a Kurtis Car. Nobody I knew ever heard of this car. Kurtis? Cool; I’ll take your word on that.
mikegalbicka
Back in the saddle again
Yes, that's it. No two were exactly built the same. And over the years with different owners they continually changed and modified the car and engine and transmissions etc. Kinda cool for car shows and short drives. They handle like late forties and early 50's American cars. Not that sporty.
Kurtis Continued
Watched and helped Leo service the car.
I was over at the shop one day and got a call from the boss, Barry there's a new car showing up at the shop this week. He gave me the car hauling company, tele. number. Be at the shop for delivery. No problem. By the way what is it? Nothing surprised me any more. It's a 1950 Kurtis Sport Car. OK, cool, Gotcha covered. Hung up, what's a Kurtis?
The car haulers showed up right on time a few days later unloaded the car. What in the world is this? Got it situated, then Leo calls. How's it look Barry? Well, Leo; it looks like a Kurtis Sport Car. I really did'nt know what to think about. I'll be over in couple days to look at it. 10-4 Good Buddy.
Watched and helped Leo service the car.
