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Short Track Forums => Open Wheel cars-modifieds/sprints => Topic started by: HAWK22 on December 09, 2025, 10:42:12 AM

Title: David Ezell -arrow 16- Jacksonville Speedway
Post by: HAWK22 on December 09, 2025, 10:42:12 AM
David Ezell was the driver to beat at the Jax Speedway from the
time the track opened in 1947 until it closed sometime in the 80's.
Usually drove for the track owner . That's him to the right of the
rear window (big waist line !, Pat Patrick) Had a son that was over at our house
on occasion ( had two very attractive sisters). He was tall & skinny
as a rail as I remember.
(http://i.imgur.com/YZ1SJD2.jpg) (https://imgur.com/YZ1SJD2)
The arrow 16 after more than a few races.

Model has a kind of the 1st time at the track look. Actual car may have never had
such a "showroom" appearance.
(http://i.imgur.com/sGDvGsy.jpg) (https://imgur.com/sGDvGsy)

(http://i.imgur.com/gwLeAGc.jpg) (https://imgur.com/gwLeAGc)

(http://i.imgur.com/g4JO2L5.jpg) (https://imgur.com/g4JO2L5)
Title: Re: David Ezell -arrow 16- Jacksonville Speedway
Post by: TarheelRick on December 09, 2025, 01:33:43 PM
Good looking build. Where did you source those rear hubs?
Title: Re: David Ezell -arrow 16- Jacksonville Speedway
Post by: Volzfan59 on December 09, 2025, 02:18:15 PM
I think she looks great Hawk!

Question, forgive me if I've asked before, do you ever watch any of the MN Max videos on YouTube? He posts  ton of LeeRoy's pictures and several other cars with what appears to be Jacksonville, FL sponsorship from the era. A lot of other Florida and national photos too.
Title: Re: David Ezell -arrow 16- Jacksonville Speedway
Post by: HAWK22 on December 09, 2025, 07:53:19 PM
Quote from: TarheelRick on December 09, 2025, 01:33:43 PMGood looking build. Where did you source those rear hubs?

Ron coon resins has a good selection of old school wheels. So does Mikes Decals.
All have good old style dirt tires.
Title: Re: David Ezell -arrow 16- Jacksonville Speedway
Post by: HAWK22 on December 09, 2025, 07:54:57 PM
Quote from: Volzfan59 on December 09, 2025, 02:18:15 PMI think she looks great Hawk!

Question, forgive me if I've asked before, do you ever watch any of the MN Max videos on YouTube? He posts  ton of LeeRoy's pictures and several other cars with what appears to be Jacksonville, FL sponsorship from the era. A lot of other Florida and national photos
 too.

I'll have to check that out.
Title: Re: David Ezell -arrow 16- Jacksonville Speedway
Post by: Rattlecan Dan on December 11, 2025, 12:25:38 PM
Another beauty! Great job.
Title: Re: David Ezell -arrow 16- Jacksonville Speedway
Post by: Volzfan59 on December 11, 2025, 04:48:57 PM
I'll have to check that out.
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Be forewarned, there are over 1500 videos to wade through. Most are 3 to 5 minutes long.
Title: Re: David Ezell -arrow 16- Jacksonville Speedway
Post by: sid charles on December 13, 2025, 04:05:38 AM
not to worry; after a few laps that showroom-shine will begin to fade.

handsome bit of ironmongery fore & aft!