Re: Snapey's 1935 Racing Biposto

Posted by Guscha On 2012/5/7 7:33:01

Snapey, thanks for the video. The driver has to jerk the large wheel violently. Imagine to do this in a race more than an hour. German racing-car drivers wore gloves, Mr. DePalma was a bit more touchy-feely.

"June 1, 1918. The Italian racecar driver Ralph DePalma and mechanic in the Packard that won the Harkness Handicap at Sheepshead Bay Speedway in Brooklyn. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection."


source: www.shorpy.com

Close inspection reveals: no front brakes!