That’s my uncle Jud! ❤ thank you for the awesome video! He was a pretty crazy fun guy! The stories my dad would tell about his older brother were absolutely the best! Thanks for posting this. God bless! ❤️❤️
I actually was at the crash at Reading that night in June.I was in the first turn with my two brothers, horrible crash now I an 70 and still remember that whole crash they were as high as the electric poles and stopped directly in front of us.We all knew what happened.
I was just a 9 year old kid, but I was at Reading the night he and Red Riegel were killed. That was the one and only time I saw my step father cry. He loved to watch Judd run. Just a bad memory.
Now , here's one of the "tough guys" I did not know about beyond that he did Indy & the U.S.A.C. Sprints...and did well in the dirt cars. The "Hoosier Hundred" was, and I presume it is still running in Septembers, a race that led to bigger things when a driver won the event. Nice to know that Jud was one of the many winners there. 1966...for me, personally, one of my favorite teen years of my life (Hey! I still love you, Loretta even after all those years) but...tragic for Mr. Larson, let alone driver Red Riegel. Don Branson was another. Robin...I see you are feeling like your old self [Shoot! better watch my words...Robin and I should be literally the same age.] Good to see you back.
1:03 Larson shows up, nobody has ever seen him, and his name is already marquee on the car #5? 1:24 Larson qualifies on the pole #5 1:31 Pole position #9? 1:46 Next race John Zink #2, Larson's name not there?
I have read that John Zink used to watch him run midgets on dirt in the Tulsa area. Zink was from Tulsa. If I remember the story, Watson knew nothing about him.
That’s my uncle Jud! ❤ thank you for the awesome video! He was a pretty crazy fun guy! The stories my dad would tell about his older brother were absolutely the best! Thanks for posting this. God bless! ❤️❤️
1:14 made me instantly Love this ToughGuy Jud Larsen (I had zero knowledge of before watching this) Thanks Robin!!
Love those old John Sawyer write-ups on Jud Larson.
Jud is my granddaughters great grandfather
I actually was at the crash at Reading that night in June.I was in the first turn with my two brothers, horrible crash now I an 70 and still remember that whole crash they were as high as the electric poles and stopped directly in front of us.We all knew what happened.
Love this series. Lots of great drivers that never had success at Indy. Jud was one of them.
Tremendous video. Thanks 🇺🇸
I was just a 9 year old kid, but I was at Reading the night he and Red Riegel were killed. That was the one and only time I saw my step father cry. He loved to watch Judd run. Just a bad memory.
It's so nice to see you again Robin.
I read a great series on Jud Larson in Sprint Car and Midget magazine several years ago.
He is buried at the same cemetery my parents and sister are buried in Pflugerville TX. Enjoyed Robin.
Love it! Thanks for doing these vids Robin. An American version of Donald Davidson, keeping the history alive!
Love it. 🤠👍
GREAT stuff!! keep up the good work Robin, u r one of the best reporters.
Now , here's one of the "tough guys" I did not know about beyond that he did Indy & the U.S.A.C. Sprints...and did well in the dirt cars. The "Hoosier Hundred" was, and I presume it is still running in Septembers, a race that led to bigger things when a driver won the event. Nice to know that Jud was one of the many winners there.
1966...for me, personally, one of my favorite teen years of my life (Hey! I still love you, Loretta even after all those years) but...tragic for Mr. Larson, let alone driver Red Riegel. Don Branson was another.
Robin...I see you are feeling like your old self [Shoot! better watch my words...Robin and I should be literally the same age.] Good to see you back.
If I could bend the time-space continuum I'd love to set up a heat race with Jud, Gary, Jan & Steve in it.
Nice job Robin. Hope you are feeling better. - Tim J.
Hope you're doing well Uncle Robin !!!
Carlos Bragatto
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I believe Mario said Jud was one of the guys he looked up to.
My dad idolized Jud Larson.
Piano Player? Oil Painting Artist?? Puss Magnet DELUX!!!.
Jud is Kyle's grandpa.
Larson must've been "The dude."
1:03 Larson shows up, nobody has ever seen him, and his name is already marquee on the car #5?
1:24 Larson qualifies on the pole #5
1:31 Pole position #9?
1:46 Next race John Zink #2, Larson's name not there?
I have Jud. Larson& Red Regal autograph on Reading PA programs,I more of their autographs plus many more
Thanks Robin. What is the red car over you left shoulder in the video?
Ral
I have always wondered, if Larson was so unknown outside of Tulsa, how did Mr. Zink know to call him to drive in the Hoosier Hundred?.....
I have read that John Zink used to watch him run midgets on dirt in the Tulsa area. Zink was from Tulsa. If I remember the story, Watson knew nothing about him.