Indholdsfortegnelse for October 1948 i Hot Rod

After many weeks of preparations the date was finally set for the big race of the 1948 season … with the hot bed of Roadster racing, Stockton's “99” Stadium, being picked as the site of the Labor Day Championships. Cars and drivers representing five different Roadster Associations in California were on hand for the afternoon's events. Point standing leaders from four of these organizations were around to place their combined reputations on the block while fans from all over the state witnessed the largest qualifying field ever to assemble for one racing meet. The championship race was held under the sanction of the Northern California Roadster Racing Ass'n with their very capable business manager, Nils Liljedahl, directing the huge program. The five Roadster Associations were California Hot Rods Inc. headed…

The Ford V-8 header really shines when displayed by pretty Lee Stacy. That's either because the header is chrome-plated or because Miss Stacy has taken an interest in it. The header is an efficient means of removing exhaust gas without back pressure. It also aids in eliminating excess heat, as well as adding general beauty to the car. Lee, a blue-eyed brownette, was born in New Jersey some 1 8 years ago. She began her dramatic education at the tender age of seven. From dramatic school she graduated to little theatre work, receiving billing in both dramatic and dancing roles. Miss Stacy has been doing modeling jobs since she was 1 5 years old. She stands 5 ft., 4 Vi in., loves to eat and to work in show business.…

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On September 19 members of the Southern California Timing Association met at the Lincoln-Mercury Plant in Maywood, California. This meeting was held as a formal acceptance of the S.C.T.A. into membership in the National Safety Council. The occasion marked the first time any such large group has joined the Council en masse. S.C.T.A. members, representing some thirty-seven clubs, pledged to assist the Council in a drive to reduce accidents on the highways as well as in the home. The oath of the Safety Council was administered to the hot rod group by Municipal Judge Roger Pfaff. “The program of education in safety carried out by the National Safety Council is not only to prevent injuries and deaths but also to keep people out of the courts by educating them in…

The September meet was held at El Mirage Dry Lake on a course chewed up by much useage this year. Many high speeds were turned although drivers complained of slippage in the soft spots. Fastest A Class Roadster time of 127.84 was set by Jim Guptill of the Lancers. Doug Hartelt's B Class Roadster turned 137.19, 8 mph faster than the closest competitor. C Roadsters were headed by Frank Leonard with a time of 1 30.24. Coupe competition has advanced well into the 120 mile-an-hour realm. Fran Hernandez of Offenhauser Engineering timed his fenderless '32 coupe at 121.13 mph, a new high. Close at his heels was Don Brown in his heavier '36 with a time of 120.24. Running his sedan chassis with a chopped '34 coupe body, Don Toole…

STROKER McGURK…

Bob McGee of Huntington Park, California, drives a roadster which is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful examples of hot rod efforts to be seen. The bright red car shows the maximum body and upholstery work, result of much planning and many days labor. Bob, a student at the University of Southern California, was born in California, which qualifies him as one of those rareties of the western state … a native son. He began work on his first hot rod, also a roadster, back in 1940. When he completed that car, he joined the Gear Grinders, one of the associated clubs of the S.C.T.A. It was in 1941 that Bob made his initial dry lake runs, setting some admirable roadster times. Later McGee entered the U.S. Army, serving three…

Three new Class records were shattered at the August meet of S.C.T.A., and a few near-misses were scored. First off was the new *A' Class Roadster record made by Spurgin and Giovanine with their 'Hi-point' Chevy Four. This car, #15, has successfully established a new record in its class at every meet so far, this season. Their newest record average is 119.8 5 5 mph. Ray Brown, running his *36 rear-engine Ford 60, in this same class, made an attempt on the record which resulted in an average of 119.760. Later, after a qualifying run at 124.30 mph, Ray made the two opposite-directional runs in an average of 122.080 mph, but this record was not held as official, due to technicalities. In the 'C' Streamliner Class, the Burke-Francisco $4, rear-engine…