Lyle the broom

jimmy hanson

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Hi folks I am new to the site.Does anyone remember a drag racer from the 60s that used to run a 56 ford gasser.They called him Lyle the broom because he had a big mustache later he drove a 63 1/2 galaxie lightweight.Also there was a guy Jim Guthrie who drove a 58 ford D/sa that was also a tow car for the Burton and Guthrie team that ran a plymouth super stocker.426.in 1963-64?Have been trying to find out what happened to these guys.Thanks.
 
Hi folks I am new to the site.Does anyone remember a drag racer from the 60s that used to run a 56 ford gasser.They called him Lyle the broom because he had a big mustache later he drove a 63 1/2 galaxie lightweight.Also there was a guy Jim Guthrie who drove a 58 ford D/sa that was also a tow car for the Burton and Guthrie team that ran a plymouth super stocker.426.in 1963-64?Have been trying to find out what happened to these guys.Thanks.
At Hall street in the early 60's a guy pulled up in a mid 50's station wagon. we waved him thru. He said no, he wanted to race. He was against a 300 hp 63 chevy and blew him away. We learned later it was Lyle (Ray?) in his tow car
 




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