I've watched this many times now, and the story of Frans jumping up on the fender makes me break out in a big smile every time.
@user-vg9cv1qg7s
2 ай бұрын
Some of the best documentation. Ever
@glenngallup5163
6 жыл бұрын
Frans’s story resonates in so many ways. You had to want to go to the March Meet more than anything else in your life right then. We drove clunkers, rode Greyhound busses, and if we needed to we would have ridden motor bikes. It was a special time in all our lives. And while Frans was creating all those wonderful images my wife and I didn’t even take a camera. But I can still see the pictures.
@lesterwilliams1676
Жыл бұрын
What a time to been around to live it
@JohnW1711stock
6 жыл бұрын
This guy is amazing. Thank God he saved all these photos. Great stuff!
@davidderry5335
6 жыл бұрын
Im from the U.K. And have taken photos and film from the side of the track.In the seventies I meet Steve Reyes and he explained how to take photos of flame burnouts.A great series Bill keep them coming.
@bigviking0001
6 жыл бұрын
I remember the line" If you can remember the 60s, you weren't there". It is a good thing Frans has the photography to prove he was there. To those who never went through this kind of thing, it seems unreal. I can not expect any kid born after 1965 or so to have any idea how things were back then. What a great series. Thanks Frans fo sharing and Bill, as usual, you get the best stories. "fake it till you make it" golden!!!!
@bigbow62
3 жыл бұрын
Great story man & with The Doors " The End " music softly playing in the background I really want to continue this series now but I only have time for one more...... thank you,thank you for this amazing series ✌😎 The photos remind me of my days in the late 70's as a teenager walking around New England Dragway with my OM1 35MM with 200mm lens cranking off some great shots.... have a nice one buried somewhere with The Snake standing next to his Army funny car and ramp truck... sweet memories 😆
@vintagedragsters
3 жыл бұрын
bigbow62 Thanks, Big Bow for getting this far. You should come back and finish it someday. Later... Bill
@bigbow62
3 жыл бұрын
@@vintagedragsters Oh don't worry Bill I'm here for the long haul & everything else you got ! This stuff ( Drag History) hits me right where I live ✌😎 Thank you ! 😉
@williamerdman3349
5 жыл бұрын
Living in Bakersfield at the time my buddy and I never missed a race out at Famoso. Seeing all of the top racers and I recall watching the Surfers and being very impressed. Young guys putting up a real challenge to the top dogs. We made many trips over the grape vine to the tracks down south as well. The March Meet was always the big event to attend.
@vintagedragsters
5 жыл бұрын
William Erdman Hi William. I’m a William too!😉 Your reflections are very much appreciated. I lived all the way down in San Diego. I wouldn’t have made the March Meets of 1965 and ‘66 had not been for my Dad. He was a San Diego Fireman and took the time off necessary for the two of us to make those events. Of the two, I found the ‘65 event to be the best. There was just something about Garlits and his sweep of the event. Which one did you enjoy most?
@williamerdman3349
5 жыл бұрын
@@vintagedragsters I enjoyed every race I attended. It was so amazing to walk the pits and see the cars up close. Living there my buddy and I attended weekend racing there. Lots of local cars were pretty nice.
@ziggassedup
6 жыл бұрын
How cool for a young bloke and a little spookiness for Slim..
@geoffjohnson7383
6 жыл бұрын
Wow, great stuff! Bill, thank you so much for all your vids!
@glenngallup5163
6 жыл бұрын
Sadly for me the first time around I missed Frans best line “ you just had to go see it” best throwaway line ever.
@richardruth3315
6 жыл бұрын
This is friggin' awesome!! Just finished #39, beginning #40. Yes, I can relate... I guess I know what I'll be doing for the next hour or so! Thanks again, Bill. I cannot express my appreciation enough!
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