Born and
raced in the Mid-West. Restored in the East. This car is a symbol of a
time gone by. Cars of this era are perhaps some of the most beautiful
"Dirt Warriors" of all time.
Every once in a while, you
run into a car that just catches your eye. Sometimes, the image makes an
impact so strong that you just have to capture it. Gene Fitch's Vintage
Sprint Car made this novice photographer stand up and pay attention. Below
are some of the photo's.
Built:
Winter of 1968
Builder:
Bob Trostle - Des Moines Iowa
Driver:
Earl Wagner - Lee Kunzman
Engine:
358 Cu. In. Chevrolet, Hilborn Injection, Vertex Mag, Isky Flat
Tappet Cam - Approx. 450 H.P.
Drive Train:
C.A.E. In/Out Box, Nance Quick Change Rear, Halibrand Magnesium
Wheels
Highlights:
One of the last Front Cross Spring Cars Built by Trostle. 3rd
place 1968 Knoxville Nationals - 2nd fast time last race for car -
Sept. 6, 1969 - Albuquerque, N.M.
Restored to 1968
appearance by Gene Fitch - Pottstown, Pa.
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