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Topic: Blast from the Past - Wolfgang in the Gambler 18 - 1983
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October 20, 2009 at
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I took this shot of Wolf hard on the gas at East Bay in February of 1983 in the Kenny Rogers Gambler house car.
Lee Johnson
http://www.ovaltrackphotos.com
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October 20, 2009 at
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If you read the Wolfgang book, which I forget the name at this time, it says it wasn't one of his favorite rides. The deal just wasn't right for him. Get the book, its a real good read.............
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October 20, 2009 at
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October 20, 2009 at
11:11:17 PM by throttlejohnson
The book, Lone Wolf...........
The older I get, the faster I used to be.
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October 21, 2009 at
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It is a GREAT book as are all the books Dave Argabright has written.
t-warrior
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October 21, 2009 at
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Favorite ride or not... that is one beautiful sprint car.
At the time ('83) it was a refinement of the paint jobs the 18 had for a few years previously... but was a major step up. Compared to other cars in '83... this is a showcar paintjob. Simply a classic.
Wolf didn't run the Spurlock 18 that long... much longer time in the Speedway 4x, Howells 4, Stanton 75/40 or Beefmobile.
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October 21, 2009 at
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Great description, some guy, even though he stepped in one side and out the other - any picture of the old Gambler with a black helmeted driver is instantly Wolfie.
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