Lakeland Dragstrip, later Shelby County International Raceway in Memphis, Tn. A major track in the 60s and 70s. The film Two Lane Blacktop with James Taylor was filmed there in 1971. These photos are my own and those from various internet sources. Even the remains of the track in these photos is now mostly all gone as the site has been cleared, over 30 years after the track shut down, for residential development.
Hello - I am searching info about my 1973 corvette stingray I sold to Jerry Wilkins of Jackson Tennessee in late 1973. Car info-952 yellow,blk soft top,blk int, m21 trans, rally wheels, ls4 454,. I purchased the car NEW from Bobby Mitchell Chev.,dealer code 08-368 in Florence Alabama. I have talked with Jerry, who is now retired,he said that over the years he sold and traded a lot of corvettes and does not remember who may have purchased the corvette.I would like any info. Thanks,David E. NCRS # 55114 proud volunteer NCM.
Randy Odom
25-Oct-2015 21:16
My dads car was shown in the movie for just a brief second when the two red cars were at the line. It was under the tower. It was a green 55 Chevy, that read Joe's Folly on the rear quarter panel. Please let me know if you have any angle pictures of this car. I'd like to be able to share it with my 10 year old son. His grandpa, Joe Odom, was killed in spring of 1994. Thank you!! I'd appreciate any pictures of this car from anyone that can help me to share this drag racing legacy with my son.