Golden Wheels Auto Racing Pathfinders

Several members of Golden Wheels had the pleasure of paging through “The Ghost Racetracks of Portland Oregon” at the July 8th monthly Saturday Breakfast Meeting. The new book by Bob Kehoe and Ralph Hunt covers Portland Speedway, Jantzen Beach Arena and Portland Meadows. Volume One – 1936 through 1955.
Being 479 pages thick with lots of photographs and an index that covers over 14 pages of all the places in the book you can find info on each person noted in the book, you are going to be entertained for more than a few evenings. And, the print is large enough to make it easy reading.
Personally, I didn't move to Washington till 1964 so I didn't see racing during the period covered. I did get to meet and know several of the drivers and others involved during that period though, and being able to see additional photos and take in much more information and history is great.
Those at the Breakfast enjoyed checking it out and I am enjoying looking through it, seeing the photos and reading some of the stories.
A big Thank You to Bob and Ralph for their donation of “The Ghost Racetracks of Portland Oregon” to Golden Wheels. This additional source of NW racing history is very much appreciated.
For anyone interested in purchasing a copy of their own, it is available through Barnes & Noble for $25 plus shipping.