ZigZagZ

Rare footage of Louis Chevrolet racing at Coney Island, NY in September of 1919. Louie is driving the number 7 Frontenac. The images have been reversed, and the footage shows the cars racing clockwise around the track, instead of counter-clockwise. Louis is seated on the infield side of his machine, with his riding mechanic seated on the outside of the car. This was one of the last races he ever competed in. He dropped out when his car caught on fire. The movie has been edited, and we see the start of the race, Louie taking the early lead, the fire, and then Louie racing side by side.

I found this on a British web-site, enjoy.

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=29348

OIF1VET

iTrader: (54)

pretty cool vid... Cool sig pic as well!

Bird-Of-Prey

iTrader: (23)

That's awesome vintage footage of a video.

ZigZagZ

I see you are from Muskegon. Is thunderbird Raceway open?

OIF1VET

iTrader: (54)

No it closed after a friend of mine had a fatal accident there 4 years ago.... The circle track is still open though..

ZigZagZ

I am sorry to hear about your friend. I grew up in Muskegon, and have many fond memories of the area. Pretty girls, the beach, and lots of fast cars.

99SS-T

iTrader: (5)

Does that chic in your sig have dreads? Crazy white people