Broadway Bob really knew how to put on a good show at The Grove. I remember him sitting on the front of that jet car "The Green Mamba" drinking a beer as we chanted light the car Bob. He was a class act.
Lost era. Grew up at 131 dragway in Michigan. Late brother actually won a Wally at IndyNats early 80s. Not bad for a hobbyist out of his garage. RIP David L Kirschner .❤🙏😪
It's all still pumping through my vines, and I never grew up!! Drag racing in front of 8K+ on an average night was insane, let alone when a national event came to town and we had 40-50K people on the grounds!! I still build 'em like I did back then, and when I race, I still see the crowds in the bleachers!! The other thing that will never be the same, are the women!! What a time to live!
Hey kiddies who are watching this.....this is how funny cars use to do burnouts....dragsters still use to be push started....exhibition wheelie cars.....and drag racing past 10:00 pm......
One thing you can't experience via video is how incredibly loud the track was. Open exhaust race cars doing a burnout. The smell of high octane fuel, oil, grease, and burnt rubber. Popcorn, beer and cigarettes. Everyone smoked back then - especially car guys
Broadway Bob really knew how to put on a good show at The Grove. I remember him sitting on the front of that jet car "The Green Mamba" drinking a beer as we chanted light the car Bob. He was a class act.
My wife and I were married in June of '70 and we spent our honeymoon at the "Grove".
What great memories and "Broadway" was the best.
I saw Evel Knievel there in June of 1973.
@@thomasldeanjr3337I grew up near the strip. I somehow missed it. 😢
Bob gave me a Kawasaki Z1 drag bike he had in a shed out there. Incredibly nice generous guy. Rip Bob.
Lost era. Grew up at 131 dragway in Michigan. Late brother actually won a Wally at IndyNats early 80s. Not bad for a hobbyist out of his garage. RIP David L Kirschner .❤🙏😪
It's all still pumping through my vines, and I never grew up!! Drag racing in front of 8K+ on an average night was insane, let alone when a national event came to town and we had 40-50K people on the grounds!! I still build 'em like I did back then, and when I race, I still see the crowds in the bleachers!!
The other thing that will never be the same, are the women!! What a time to live!
I grew up there and saw many national events. Bob even gave me a kaw Z1 900, what a great guy. Thank You Broadway. RIP
Oh wow this is cool, best drag strip ever.
Hey kiddies who are watching this.....this is how funny cars use to do burnouts....dragsters still use to be push started....exhibition wheelie cars.....and drag racing past 10:00 pm......
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I remember the Blazing Saddles Pinto at Oswego.
Thanks for the comment, did you happen to check out the Oswego home videos I have posted on the channel as well? If not... Enjoy!
I saw Evel Knievel there in June 1973.
One thing you can't experience via video is how incredibly loud the track was. Open exhaust race cars doing a burnout. The smell of high octane fuel, oil, grease, and burnt rubber. Popcorn, beer and cigarettes. Everyone smoked back then - especially car guys
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Was this Maple Grove Raceway?
Great Lakes Dragway
Does anyone remember the Barforth Chevy?
That must be your old man?
Yes sir!
@@SchoberMotorsportsvery cool.