Phoenix Hot Rods & Roadsters

The above two photos are from the Keith Stribling collection. Both posters are from 1954. 

HOT RODS 

Phoenix Speedway Program, about 1947

ROADSTERS

The two photos above are Clyde Mitchell #89 at the Phoenix Mile with the California Roadster Association, about 1953 or 1954.

Photos from the Bob Mitchell Collection. 

4-56 Qualifying Lineup, Jim Ruth Collection

Jim Ruth, Phoenix Mile, about 1956

Harry Stockman, Sunset Auto Supply Merc and Don O'Riley CT Automotive at South Mountain Speedway, about 1952.

The next three photos are not identified, so let Nancy  know if you have some information. The Hot Rod/Roadster photos are from the Stan Cowan collection.

BIG CARS 

Robert Wilke, president, Leader Card Co, presenting the trophy to 250 mile big car race winner Jimmy Bryan on Aug. 26, 1956, from "Wisconsin State Fair Park Program, 1958"

Clint Brawner, center, accepts the Wynn Friction-Proof Oil award as "Mechanic of 1957" at the June 8, 1958 races at Milwaukee State Fair  Park.    

(C)Jim & Nancy Schaut. Our mission is to preserve the rich history of automobile racing in the American West. We have done our best to credit the proper people for information contained on this site.  It is sometimes impossible to find the original source.  We welcome your comments & corrections. If you would like to submit items to the site, please send them  to Nancy.