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Block UserMy father, Raymond "Red" Boscher, Jr., raced midgets in the late 40s, early 50s in the Chicago-based United Auto Racing Association (UARA). I'm searching for the whereabouts of the following cars: #55 yellow/blue midget owend by Charlie Lippencott (former AA pilot); #5 black/red/white midget owned by Ulrich Brothers and #24 blue/white midget owned by Bender Brothers and sponsored by Collignon Nash, Des Plaines, IL. All were Ford V8-60 powered. Cars were raced at the following tracks - Soldier Field, Chicago; Peotone, IL, Farigrounds; Kankakee, IL, Fairgrounds; Gill Stadium, Chicago: Hanson Park, Chicago; Streator, IL; DePere, WI
Tom
Location:
Southern Indiana
Vehicles Owned:
1966 Ford Falcon Sports Coupe
Other Makes and Models of Interest:
1954 Hudson Jet
1950 Willys Jeepster 1963 Split Window Corvette #55 UARA blue/yellow midget #5 UARA red/black/white midget #24 UARA blue/white midget
Club Memberships:
Hoosier Chapter Falcon Club of America
Events Attended:
2006 FCA National, Indianapolis;
2007 FCA Louisville Regional; 2007 FCA National, Minneapolis; 2008 FCA National, Springfield, MO; numerous local shows/cruise ins
Interested In:
Post-War Cars
Post-War Trucks Hot Rods Customs Other
Favorite Vintage Vehicle Museum:
Volo, Illinois
Other Hobbies:
Grandchildren, gardening, golf, woodworking, carpentry, vehicle maintenance
Years in Hobby:
5
Early Hobby Memory:
Finding my mid life crisis car at 60.
Should Cars Be Displayed with Fuzzy Dice?
No
Favorite Car or Truck Books:
Old Cars Weekly
Music Most Often Heard on My Car's Radio:
50-60 Rock & Roll
Bluegrass Gospel Country Gospel Soul Gospel
Favorite Car Movie:
American Graffiti
Favorite Car TV Show:
Route 66
Relationship Status:
Married
Children:
Proud Parent
Religion:
Baptist
Military Service:
1966-69 Navy. DD0940 USS Manley. Vietnam.
Occupation:
Semi Retired - PT @ Lowe's
Education:
College Grad
Schools:
Speedway (IN) High School
Indiana University Navy Supply Corps School
Income From Collector Car Hobby:
No Sales
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