[hotrodchev]

Hello Mark,

That would be great, I would really appreciate any new leads. Besides writing about our drag racing past, I've also been involved with preserving it as well. Two of my main goals are to build a photo archive identifying as many cars and drivers as possible and also to document significant dates and events in our drag racing history. Attached is a photo of 1/2 of the original 1959 scale model of Minnesota Dragways. At present, I'm currently helping another gentleman with the restoration of this model to bring it back to it's original appearance. Many great drivers have raced at this track at one time or another which includes; Dick Harrell, Don Garlits, Don Prudhomme, Tom McEwen, Jungle Jim, Arnie Beswick, TV Tommy Ivo and local famed drivers such as Tom Hoover, Bill Schifsky, John Hagen and Warren Johnson to name just a few. Minnesota Dragways closed in 1976 and became a test track for Yamaha for many years. Only recently has it been it sold, completely dug up, and replaced with new homes. Truly a sad sight to see!

Tim "Hotrodchev"
1968 Nova S.S.
1968 Chevelle S.S.
1969 Chevelle S.S.
1972 Cheyenne Super SWB