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1952 Daytona International
1952 Daytona Beach Races.....after the intros of other races
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67EUZi675no
1952 Motor City 250
Tim Flock won, guy with mustache, dark shorts, Pure on his shirt is Fonty Flock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0NjfgkenoI
1952 100 lap Beach and Road course Modifieds and Sportsman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNzgKdxOMio
1952 Jimmie Lewallen driving #47
Hammered00
Am fortunate to have known Jimmie Lewallen. He and Jack Smith look smooth as silk throwing those cars into the turns at 110 mph. That's not easily accomplished. Last saw Jimmie race at Caraway,NC when it was still dirt in the late '60's. He was a nice guy and one of my heroes from back then and still is!
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NASCAR Speedway division rules
SPEEDWAY DIVISION (1952)
ENGINE
Block: American-made passenger car or approved truck
Displacement: No limit
Bore: within limits of blocks used
Camshaft: any type allowed
Crankshaft: stock crank and stroke for series and model engine
Intake manifold: any type, limit 2 carbs
Carburetors: any type, air cleaner optional
Cylinder head: must be stock, catalogued. Compression ratio may be altered.
Ignition: must be battery distributor type
Pistons: must be engine manufacturer's stock
Exhaust manifold: any type manifold header
Water pump: Impellers may be altered
Valve lifters: any type Spark plugs: any type
Generator: stock or none
Starter: any type starting devices, either integral or separate unit;
no pushing or towing allowed.
Radiator: Any size core or expansion tanks. Radiator must not alter body shape of car.
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SPECSs
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: minimum of 96 inches
Tread: minimum of 53 inches
Weight- important: total dry weight of complete car must not be less than 6 pounds per cubic inch of engine displacement.
Premium pump gasoline must be used
- Special type racing frame, no stock allowed
- One or two man Indianapolis racing body type only
- Racing type wheels only (Rudge, wire or magnesium)
- Stock or special steering but subject to appeal
- 4 brakes any type but must lock wheels
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NASCAR sponsored the Speedway Division for only one year.