Chrysler Drag

**Mark75H** · 10-26-2002, 07:29 PM

Even though they didn't make a dent in Merc's OPC racing reputation a few dollars went a long way in west coast outboard drag racing, more than once Chryslers held the quarter mile record.....

**Flat Out** · 10-26-2002, 08:55 PM

Even they their day in the sun. Beautiful wood hydro.

**Raceman** · 10-26-2002, 09:20 PM

What a great picture Sam. Is he kneelin' or laying with his feet outstretched to the rear?

**airide18** · 10-27-2002, 09:12 AM

Thats a great lookin hydro!!!!

**LakeRacer99** · 10-29-2002, 09:55 AM

Anybody got pics of Chrysler's racing motors? I would like to see 'em.
Here is one I stole off the net...

**airide18** · 10-29-2002, 07:08 PM

Man i love the way those pipes look!!!!

**Jeff Lytle** · 10-29-2002, 10:32 PM

For the past year or so, I have been a casual observer of this board. It is one of the best kept secrets on the net which in a way is a shame.

Sam, where DO you find all these COOL pics ????

Don't worry boys, your secret is safe with me.

**Mark75H** · 10-29-2002, 10:35 PM

Its a secret, Jeff. If I told you it would make it harder for me to find more....

**Flat Out** · 10-30-2002, 09:13 AM

Are you the Jeff Lytle that raced pro hydros ? Did you used to work at Thornlea Lumber many years ago. If you did I bought T-88 epoxy from you to fix my 10' Tunnel Hull that Steve Kew built in high school.
Welcome to the board.

**Jeff Lytle** · 10-30-2002, 06:13 PM

Yep, that's me. Steve and I were roomates for a time back then too. Our wall of fame included my 2 High Point and 1 National Champ paques for PRO, and his High Point, Speed Record and National Champ awards for Inboards. Quite the show for visitors.

**airide18** · 10-30-2002, 06:31 PM

How fast would that boat run?Looks great!!!!

**Mark75H** · 10-30-2002, 11:02 PM

127+mph in the quarter mile over 30 years ago.

Not bad, huh?

**Jeff Lytle** · 10-30-2002, 11:12 PM

YA MON!!! 127 on your knees, Dat guy has the balony, that's a fact !!

Here's another description Sam will remember, I posted it on another board we visit. This I remember hearing sitting around a campfire on a Sat. night. Beer was surely a factor !!

Remember now Boys, where Sam and I come from, there is no comfy seats OR passengers!! We KNEEL !!

"Kneeling on a piece if 1/4" Plywood, going 100 miles an hour, with the wind trying to rip your face off"

Don't forget to add the odd sponson walk to make it interesting too.

**Flat Out** · 10-31-2002, 09:15 AM

So it is you. Great. Haven't seen Steve recently. I stop by his shop once in a while. I know he got out of racing years ago. I did get the chance to drive his 280 boat "Its Quick" years ago when I was about 19. I think he had the most fun with that boat. He did well with it. I think the GP boat became real expensive , real fast. Too much work with running the shop.
Do you still have any of your old race boats ?

**Mark75H** · 10-31-2002, 05:47 PM

I had to look at the photo a little more. I think he is on his knees with his butt against the fuel tank.

Oh, yeah.....this particular he is......Gary Ferguson, the same guy that drove the laydown, enclosed capsule Carlson to set a speed record. He is also the driver of the triple Chrysler 4 point Powercat racer.

The boat pictured above was named Drag N Fly. The owner was Jack Oxley. In the early 60's Jack won more than his share of pleasure boat marathons. One magazine even named him "Marathon King". The boat was built by Ron Jones. Other drag boats of the time were Westbrook, Powercat, Carlson and one other that escapes me right now.

Last I heard of Mr. Oxley, he was still living in Long Beach, still in boat racing, but now he enjoys the safety of radio controlled models.

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