Helck Family Collection: “The Most Thrilling Race I Have Ever Seen” by Barrett H. Clark, Jr.
In the November 1947 issue of Speed Age influential editor and literary manager Barrett H. Clark, Jr. described "the most thrilling race I have ever seen." Surprisingly, the race was last race of the 1946 VMCCA Jubilee Anniversary held at the Mineola Fair Grounds in Garden City.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
Speed Age, November 1947
June 8, 1946 Preparing for the "Race of the Racers"
Left to right: Peter Helck, Joe Tracy, unknown and Jerry Helck.
Left to right: Jerry Helck, Joe Tracy
Driver Joe Tracy and Peter Helck with the beret
"The Most Thrilling Race I Ever Seen"
Old 16 Locomobile and the Breese Paris Racer
Courtesy of Walter McCarthy and the Long Island Old Car Club, highlights of the Jubilee were captured in this 4-minute film posted on VanderbiltCupRaces.com in 2009
Newspaper Accounts
The Harlem Valley Times, June 13, 1946
Comments
Wow, what a treat!!!! I loved the last race of Joe Tracy and Old 16 not to mention the fantastic piano music. Many thanks to Wally McCarthy and Howard Kroplick.
Rog