When the livin' was easy

[Nickodell]

Back in more leisurely times:

http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=47217

 

[Alpine66]

Cool vid, the crew was wearing all white with one guy and a hammer changing tires

 

[Bill Blue]

Only one question. As far as racing is concerned, what was improved?

Bill

 

[Chazbeam]

Wire wheels

Beating my tire with a hammer always seems somehow abusive...

That was an amazing pit crew...BUT more then 4 people now!

 

[Gitnrusty]

Enjoyed the sound of the cars on the track going by. What a difference between 1950 and 2013.
Anyone know what RPM they were spinning in 1950?

 

[Bill Blue]

Wikipedia says the 251.92 cu in produced about 420 hp @6600. That seems to be fairly constant for the engine during the 50's and 60's. Probably limited by the long (4 3/8") stroke. I remember the big to do about the short stroke engine introduced in the late 50's. It was destroked by about a tenth of an inch or so.

The turbo version ran up to 9 grand.

Lots of vibes!