Abyss64 Trivia Thread

[ocalasp76]

My wifes guess would be what we called a 'drop front axel' from loooong time ago. Think they were used on Fords... ???
-JIM-

[Bigbuck]

correction

I was wrong, Bobby built the Pinto after this. This is obviously a coupe. But if you research you will see Bobby did build the first on a pinto body, he also built one on a Maverick but not sure if it was the first.

[UREZ2PASS]

My wifes guess would be what we called a 'drop front axel' from loooong time ago. Think they were used on Fords... ???
-JIM-

I'm not that smart, I just know how to google !


FLEMKE was the innovator of the split spring front end which became known as the
"FLEMKE FRONT END" and was a genius in understanding the working of the race car
chassis when no one else even thought about it. Ed had over 600 wins that can be
documented, and amazingly enough, probably another 300 to 400 there is no record of.

Now you would think if Eddie was your friend you would know there are two Ed Flemkes. Sr was the one that drove the 2x pictured above and his son Eddie Flemke Jr come along after him. Tunamans story is probably almost correct but the car was only off by about 40 years. It's still a good story to hear even if it's a little off.

[Bigbuck]

here it is

THIS is the Eddie Flemeke Pinto I was telling about. Anyone wants to come over to my friends there are all kinds of pics and trophies of Bobby Judkins and "Steady EDDIE Flemke" Eddie won several championships in this car

[Bigbuck]

I'm not that smart, I just know how to google !


FLEMKE was the innovator of the split spring front end which became known as the
"FLEMKE FRONT END" and was a genius in understanding the working of the race car
chassis when no one else even thought about it. Ed had over 600 wins that can be
documented, and amazingly enough, probably another 300 to 400 there is no record of.

Now you would think if Eddie was your friend you would know there are two Ed Flemkes. Sr was the one that drove the 2x pictured above and his son Eddie Flemke Jr come along after him. Tunamans story is probably almost correct but the car was only off by about 40 years. It's still a good story to hear even if it's a little off.

Another misquote. Bobby Judkins is my friend, still lives in Edgewater. Came from Conn. Raced all over N.E also all the way down to Martinsville. They were also friend with Gene Bergerene, Bugsy Stevens 3 times Northern Modified champion.. I did not knoe Eddie Flemke, but one of them drove the car for Bobby Judkins in the late 60's This car won the 3nd Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway AND the first race at Stafford ever run on asphalt.

[Bigbuck]

I'm not that smart, I just know how to google !


FLEMKE was the innovator of the split spring front end which became known as the
"FLEMKE FRONT END" and was a genius in understanding the working of the race car
chassis when no one else even thought about it. Ed had over 600 wins that can be
documented, and amazingly enough, probably another 300 to 400 there is no record of.

Now you would think if Eddie was your friend you would know there are two Ed Flemkes. Sr was the one that drove the 2x pictured above and his son Eddie Flemke Jr come along after him. Tunamans story is probably almost correct but the car was only off by about 40 years. It's still a good story to hear even if it's a little off.

I only say this because made sure to jump on me for something you took as wrong, but please show me where I said I was friends with Eddie Flemke???

[Bigbuck]

Also

If you go to: http//www.catamountstadium.comeddieflemke.htm
you will see a definate relationship between Bobby judkins and Eddie Flemke.

[UREZ2PASS]

I don't doubt anything you said Don after your corrected yourself concerning the picture of the 1937 Chevrolet Coupe and the pinto photograph. I simply answered the question CORRECTLY about the 1937 Chevrolet Coupe. Good grief.

Nobody jumped on you, end of discussion. Welcome back, again.

[UREZ2PASS]

Here's an article about your friend Bob Judkins.

**** Ask Bob Judkins who has driven for him since he started building racecars in the early sixties, and you’ll hear a who’s who of auto racing legends.* Jerry Wheeler first drove Judkin’s ’37 Ford Coupe at Plainville, followed by Tony Mordino,* and then Billy Harmon.* It was Ed Flemke who first asked Bob to paint the number 2x on his car.* At that time, Flemke was running with the Eastern Bandits, and there was a 1x, a 3x, and a 4x.* “Put 2x on the car, and I’ll drive it”, Flemke told him.** Judkins and Flemke began competing at the Norwood Arena.* Mario “Fats” Caruso, Rene Charland, and Gene Bergin all drove the ’37 Ford.

**** Judkin’s second coupe was a ’36 Chevy, and he continued to hire a host of notable drivers, including Kenny Shoemaker and Maynard Forette.* In later years Reggie Ruggerio and Brett Bodine took their turns in the 2x.**

**** In 1971, Judkins introduced a new style of racecar, hanging a pinto body on the famous 2x.* NASCAR was not ready to do away with the pre-war coupe bodied racers, and they refused to allow the pinto-bodied car to compete.* Stafford’s Jack Arute tried to convince NASCAR to allow the 2x to run, telling Bill France, Sr. that the new body style was the “future of racing”.* When he was not able to convince France through letters and phone calls, Arute made the trip down to Daytona Beach to persuade France face to face, clearing the way for Judkin’s 2x to be the first pinto bodied NASCAR modified.

**** Judkins went on excel at Riverside Park, with the late Dave Caruso, then Jerry Marquis having driven the car to many victories.* Bob currently resides in Florida, and has won track championships at both the Orlando Speedworld and New Smyrna tracks. In his fifth decade of fielding a racecar, Bob Judkins continues to be highly competitive.* Last year, Judkins entered the 2x in 47 races, coming away with 11 feature wins.* Today, we welcome Bob Judkins into the NEAR Hall of Fame.*****************************

[Rick Anges]

I only say this because made sure to jump on me for something you took as wrong, but please show me where I said I was friends with Eddie Flemke???

Don you need to get a grip, just because someone corrects you does not mean they are jumping you. You need to stop doing this as you are causing yourself more problems then truly exsist.

[Frasson118]

To my knowledge, Todd Bodine never drove the 2x, and I'm pretty sure Geoff didn't either. Brett Bodine did run for Bob. A few others were both Ron & Kenny Bouchard.

Another of the Eastern Bandits was Denny Zimmerman, who is planning on making it to this years Mod Reunion. Also hoping for Pete Hamilton (another Bandit), a former winner at both Daytona and Talladega.

There is also a tribute car built to all the original specs of the 2x Pinto, owned and built by Tobi Smith of Titusville.

[Bigbuck]

To my knowledge, Todd Bodine never drove the 2x, and I'm pretty sure Geoff didn't either. Brett Bodine did run for Bob. A few others were both Ron & Kenny Bouchard.

Another of the Eastern Bandits was Denny Zimmerman, who is planning on making it to this years Mod Reunion. Also hoping for Pete Hamilton (another Bandit), a former winner at both Daytona and Talladega.

There is also a tribute car built to all the original specs of the 2x Pinto, owned and built by Tobi Smith of Titusville.

Geoff Bodine, Todd Bodine DID drive the 2x, how muc i do not kow. Also Bugsy Stephens.,5 times, winning 3 features. You are right, about the Bouchards, i had forgot them. Not sure if it was the "tribute car" you peak of Frasson but someone found one of the old 2x and have rebuilt it as accurately as possible. Bobby oldme the other day it was very close with some things a little differant because of the difficulty findine parts.

Rick, ez said "since you are friends ith Eddie Flemke, ou should know..... Sorry, i took/take that as sarcasm and was asking him to pove i said that. Boy you sure are on the jump Tuna wagon, come aboard, theres still room!

[UREZ2PASS]

neat old picture

[UREZ2PASS]

more old photos

[UREZ2PASS]

Here's a recent photo of Bobby.