1953, Salton Sea Time Trials
I'm not sure why 1953 comes to mind, but I think it is right. My dad, Russ Hill, Sr. was measurer for the Salton Sea Time trials.
Marshall Eldridge, Sr. had a boat that had broken a mile record. In those days their was an "R" measurement on the lower unit. My dad measured the lower unit for about ten minutes. Finally, he said, "Marshall, I don't figure you came all the way from Florida to have an illegal unit. So, will take my micrometer, and find me where you unit meets the "R" measurement. Marshall said, "Right here"...My Old Man said, "RIGHT" and passed the lower unit.
In he old days people felt rules should be followed, but limits should be pushed.
Rest in peace Jr. and Sr.
Don Lived In California For Awhile, Didn't He?
I was just telling Eldredge stories....eems Don race the first APBA Nationals that was held on th new Lake Ming in Bakersfield.
What was Don's relationship to Marshall Sr. and Jr.?
Amy Eldredge is a 4th generation racer?