My parents took me there every Saturday in the mid 60's to watch my Dads buddy, James Summersill, race. He drove the yellow 18. Another name that I remember from those days was Jacky Woosley in the gray 44.
I also have a copy of this video I got from Mac, this was one of the better videos shot out at Meyers. Great to see it again. The year NASCAR ran out there, there wasn't even a video this nice to cover it. Which is really too bad. Boy I sure do miss Meyerland it was a real great thing for Houston. Thanks for sharing it with the world.
Meyer Speedway was near the present-day corner of South Main and Hillcroft in southwest Houston. This was the annual Labor Day Classic in 1967. So many names that come back - Charlie Schild, Billy Perrin, Joe Plowman, Munson Stoddard. Of course, Uncle Billy, who was a track champion multiple times at Joseph P. Meyer, Playland Park, and Arrowhead Speedways in Houston. Bill was sponsored by Frizzell Pontiac, who offered a "Whale Of A Deal", therefore the "Whale Tail" on the #7 car.
dont forget my dad in number 41 and 22 Jess Tolbirt
stalehunter 3 months ago
My parents took me there every Saturday in the mid 60's to watch my Dads buddy, James Summersill, race. He drove the yellow 18. Another name that I remember from those days was Jacky Woosley in the gray 44.
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rundawgrun 8 months ago
I also have a copy of this video I got from Mac, this was one of the better videos shot out at Meyers. Great to see it again. The year NASCAR ran out there, there wasn't even a video this nice to cover it. Which is really too bad. Boy I sure do miss Meyerland it was a real great thing for Houston. Thanks for sharing it with the world.
mfbarnes52 2 years ago
Thank You! I went there many times with my Dad and this really brought back nice memories. My sister will enjoy it too.
htowndude 2 years ago
Commentary by Ed Hamblen and Bob Hill. "High-speed analysis camera", indeed!
RedAce8003 3 years ago
Meyer Speedway was near the present-day corner of South Main and Hillcroft in southwest Houston. This was the annual Labor Day Classic in 1967. So many names that come back - Charlie Schild, Billy Perrin, Joe Plowman, Munson Stoddard. Of course, Uncle Billy, who was a track champion multiple times at Joseph P. Meyer, Playland Park, and Arrowhead Speedways in Houston. Bill was sponsored by Frizzell Pontiac, who offered a "Whale Of A Deal", therefore the "Whale Tail" on the #7 car.
RedAce8003 3 years ago