The February 1963 issue of Popular Mechanics included an article about the New Mexico Jeep Derby held annually in Truth or Consquences, New Mexico. It’s a great article about the early days of jeep racing. I’ve also included a video of one Derby race, but the quality is poor. Still, in some clips, you can see just how much the co-pilot shifts his body around the jeep.
View Popular Mechanics February 1963 at Google Books
lol…where did you find a two stroke projector?
Not sure how far you get with a broken crankshaft.
mbull: the ‘two-stroke projector’ certainly gives the video a vintage feel!
Mark: apparently far enough to finish the race!
Or the copilot on the front bumper going up hill…………………………….
H’mmm……… Why am I looking for a used Jeep in the southwest ?
Clem, because they weren’t all raced!?! 🙂
Reminds me of the Monkey in side car racing, dangerous job fun to watch!