WOEIT No 317(B) - part one
Started by
Doug Nye
, Jan 09 2010 21:28
56 replies to this topic
#51
Posted 28 January 2011 - 02:04
This annual thread has become one of my favorites and I find myself looking forward to it at the beginning of each year. Surprisingly, I actually know quite a lot more about what Doug posts today than was the case when I first joined TNF. Thanks Doug and to TNF.
The answers and expertise shown here never fail to impress me.
The answers and expertise shown here never fail to impress me.
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#52
Posted 28 January 2011 - 11:07
- the answers are just great, and so helpful. Occasionally, before I post them here, I haven't a clue what my photos show...tsk tsk.
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Edited by Doug Nye, 28 January 2011 - 11:10.
#53
Posted 28 January 2011 - 11:20
Bill and wife Esther celebrating his win after the 1953 '500', run in the highest temperatures in race history.
1953....hmmmm......that would be due to the 'global warming' we get harangued/taxed/bludgeoned/warned about so much, would it ....?
Guess it hadn't been invented back then
Sorry, I'm just an old cynic ...
#54
Posted 28 January 2011 - 16:09
Just to complete a little detail on pic no. 1 It is 'Wild Bill' the'Mad Russian' if my memory serves me right!
#55
Posted 28 January 2011 - 16:28
... and who was neither mad (probably) nor Russian.
#56
Posted 28 January 2011 - 18:51
He very much disliked the nickname. I've run across a newspaper column where he talked with the columnist. The nickname came up and he stated how much he disliked it, blaming a newspaper reporter for creating it.... and who was neither mad (probably) nor Russian.;)
Walt Faulkner's widow recalled that she & Walt and Bill & Esther would get together for a meal after the midget races at Gilmore Stadium and that while Walt was serious about his racing, that Bill was constantly thinking of the next improvement to the set-up of his car and soon talk would turn to that.
#57
Posted 03 February 2011 - 01:03
Oh brilliant!! Only a year late!Look again ;)
To be honest I'm still not comfortable starting dates with "20..."!