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I'm curious - who was 'The Masked Driver'?


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#1 kevthedrummer

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Posted 07 November 2006 - 23:32

I came across this short film on Google video:

http://video.google....5&q=auto racing

Was this person a real driver or is it some kind of movie promo? I haven't got a clue. I vaguely recall reading about a couple of mysterious masked drivers, but they were European. I've never heard of an American one. Early American racing isn't one of my strong points so hopefully someone will be able to enlighten me :drunk:

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#2 David M. Kane

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Posted 07 November 2006 - 23:40

It was a fictional movie, probaably starring Clark Gable or Mickey Rooney.

#3 kevthedrummer

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Posted 07 November 2006 - 23:46

Thanks David! I can go to bed and sleep easy now! :wave:

#4 RA Historian

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Posted 08 November 2006 - 12:57

Then there was Paul Tracy at Montreal this August.........

#5 David M. Kane

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Posted 08 November 2006 - 13:52

1947 "Born To Speed"

http://www.sd455.com...borntospeed.htm