What happened to all the old street racers???

Ok let's go back... Ed Guskey (spelling?) were is he now? I remember going out to Burt Road I think it was and watching the big race He had with Hillbilly. Shit that car went 9.90-9.80 back in 84-85 and was way stupid fast.
 
well, i do remember hearing about the silver bullet coming down to race our local guy, red smith, on m-151 back in the day. pretty legendary stuff
 
Wowww this thread has gone well. I see alot of names I have not seen in years. Along with good positive responses. Keep them coming. I like the pic og the old mopar reminds me of the Rathbones they alway had some crazy old mopars 4 doors and ugly but fast.
 
here's some vintage thunder valley. it was a little more primitive back then....



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1982 class winner.....that car probably has 50 miles on it....seriously....the "winners" jackets....ftl....



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say....who photo-chopped those big-bells on me.....:jawdrop2:
 
(Looks like a bunch of shots for the track... umm definitely not street racing.)


The Police.

/end of thread.
 
Thats the main reason I bought Salamis Camaro, it needed alot of upgrades but the historic value is awesome. It was worth all the work Gilsbach and we have done to make it a solid Drag Car again and I cant wait to get it done.
 
CableGuy said:
(Looks like a bunch of shots for the track... umm definitely not street racing.)


The Police.

/end of thread.
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well.......this era pre-dates cam-corders. we'd of had a field day with the newer technology. back then that car was our street racer, and a damn good one. as a matter of fact i recall meeting butch brown at detroit dragway and him begging us to sell/trade him this car. he said he'd make a killing street racing it. he had a red/white/blue '66 belvedere with a hemi. i know we drove up to check out his car, but we decided to keep ours.

sorry for getting so far off-topic......
 
DOUGHBOY RACING said:
Thats the main reason I bought Salamis Camaro, it needed alot of upgrades but the historic value is awesome. It was worth all the work Gilsbach and we have done to make it a solid Drag Car again and I cant wait to get it done.
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That's cool I remember that car well.. Is it still gray primer? Last time I seen that car it was getting towed out of the car wash on Joy for equipment violations:hitfan:
 
Looks too pretty!.... :gr_jest:LOL What's next pictures of Getto Rat or Might Mouse fully restored.:1syellow1
 
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94 Drop said:
Ok let's go back... Ed Guskey (spelling?) were is he now? I remember going out to Burt Road I think it was and watching the big race He had with Hillbilly. Shit that car went 9.90-9.80 back in 84-85 and was way stupid fast.
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I heard recently that Gutskey was real sick and not doing well. A SUPER good guy who has fallen on some hard times. Too bad. The Camaro is long gone from what I understand.
 
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