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1956 & 1957 MONTGOMERY NATIONAL RACES

A small airport about 70 miles from New York City guaranteed a big entry. BARC founder Dave Nicholas went with his older brother and made his one of his very first races. A small camera from outside the snow fence got most of these shots. Other BARC readers supplied the rest.

 

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 1956:  George Constantine chases Gil Geitner’s Austin Healey.

1956: George Constantine chases Gil Geitner’s Austin Healey.

 Len Bastrup’s Lotus IX leads a very home made HM special.

Len Bastrup’s Lotus IX leads a very home made HM special.

 Chet Flynn’s 300 SL.  Sorry we don’t have results.

Chet Flynn’s 300 SL. Sorry we don’t have results.

 David Ash in his 1956 Sebring MGA.  Ash most often had his MG’s in the US colors of white with blue stripes.

David Ash in his 1956 Sebring MGA. Ash most often had his MG’s in the US colors of white with blue stripes.

 1957: End of the modified race first lap.  Hansgen in the D Jag leads easily from Paul O’Shea in his Mercedes 300SL roadster.

1957: End of the modified race first lap. Hansgen in the D Jag leads easily from Paul O’Shea in his Mercedes 300SL roadster.

 Walt Hansgen in the D Type is lapping Dave Symmes Healey 100S.

Walt Hansgen in the D Type is lapping Dave Symmes Healey 100S.

 Here is the full frame of Hansgen passing Symmes and shortly to pass Charley Sarles AC with  Jaguar motor.  A good idea long before Carroll Shelby.

Here is the full frame of Hansgen passing Symmes and shortly to pass Charley Sarles AC with Jaguar motor. A good idea long before Carroll Shelby.

 the AC Jag of Charley Sarle spins.  Gus Andrey’s #25 Ferrari has gone and Bark Henry’s Maserati #214 goes inside

the AC Jag of Charley Sarle spins. Gus Andrey’s #25 Ferrari has gone and Bark Henry’s Maserati #214 goes inside

 Late in the race, Hansgen is lapping into the faster cars.  Joe Giubardo in #90 Maserati 300S and Gordy Mackenzie in a C Type Jaguar.

Late in the race, Hansgen is lapping into the faster cars. Joe Giubardo in #90 Maserati 300S and Gordy Mackenzie in a C Type Jaguar.

 Long shot showing the start/finish line.  Bob Holbert’s Porsche 550RS looks at the green flag.

Long shot showing the start/finish line. Bob Holbert’s Porsche 550RS looks at the green flag.

 Bark Henry wins BP in his fuelie Corvette.  Dick Thompson was 2nd in one of his first Corvette races.

Bark Henry wins BP in his fuelie Corvette. Dick Thompson was 2nd in one of his first Corvette races.

 The husband & wife team of Eve and John Mull raced AC Bristols.  Eve was always faster.  #47 is John who finished 8th.  Eve was 5th.

The husband & wife team of Eve and John Mull raced AC Bristols. Eve was always faster. #47 is John who finished 8th. Eve was 5th.

 A grainy shot of Bob Kuhn’s winning AC Bristol.

A grainy shot of Bob Kuhn’s winning AC Bristol.

 Warren Cox easily won DP in this Austin-Healey.  Looking at results the race was 100% Healeys.

Warren Cox easily won DP in this Austin-Healey. Looking at results the race was 100% Healeys.

 Harry Carter’s AC Bristol was second ahead of Jordon King.

Harry Carter’s AC Bristol was second ahead of Jordon King.

 None other than WOODY YOUNG, BARC member racing his Morgan.  Woody went on to form YOUNG-BARF racing with Bob Bucher driving Woody’s Lola T-70

None other than WOODY YOUNG, BARC member racing his Morgan. Woody went on to form YOUNG-BARF racing with Bob Bucher driving Woody’s Lola T-70

  Who knew back then what an XK-SS Jaguar would be worth today.  Dick Kessler raced his all of 1957.  Here he is leading Paul O’Shea’s Mercedes 300SL.


Who knew back then what an XK-SS Jaguar would be worth today. Dick Kessler raced his all of 1957. Here he is leading Paul O’Shea’s Mercedes 300SL.