Another early incarnation of the re car.1979 rear engine machine as it appeared in Oswego debut.comin' at 'ya, Jim barrels into turn 1.The Pine powers the 8ball off turn two late in the 1977 season.The Green Machine speeds into the afternoon sun.76 offset, another image with additional info.Jimmy was very good at staying out of trouble. sketch I did of the revolutionary radical offset that Jim introduced in 1976.that's Eddie Thompson in the Solvay Automotive jacket. A break in the action, possibly early '73.The dominant 8 Ball ready to roll, I think this is early 1973.(info provided by Jim Liccardi posted on Pinner's message board). Gary Syrell built this car and believe it or not the car still exists along with many others of the Syrell Family racing stables. In those days when the kids raced their gig cars they were awarded their trophies at the speedway by their favorite drivers. Jimmy Shampine talking to Danny Syrell, Gary's brother.that's Kempton Dates 28 in the background. The 8ball unloads to start the 1972 Classic day.See and read much more about Jim Shampine's legendary wedge supermodified.Same day as above, ready to be pushed off.The revamped wedge, as it appeared in 1971.New Pine coupe, Dominated the 1971 All-STAR event at Oswego.Irish Jack Murphy ran a few shows in the car in this configuration but Jim did not put this car into competition until 1970.
In mid 1969, Shampine brought out his new wedge creation.Unfinished painting, then I really got lazy and used Paint Shop Pro to paste in the wheels from my original photo (above)!.Pine coupe, Rolling Wheels image from around 1970.Jim preferred Ford power during the earlier years.After about five weeks and no success with the new car, Jim came back with the older machine and reeled off six wins on his way to his first track title.He also debuted a new supermodified in '67.Jim didn't have much success with this mustang bodied mod, shown here at fulton in April of 1967.Restored Green Machine photos courtesy of Rich Edwards from the 2010 Oldtimers event at Oswego.Bentley warren stands second on that list with 66 checkers. He would collect 86 more Oswego wins over his career. July 23, 1966, Jim records his first Oswego feature win.That had to wait until the following season. In his fourth year of competition at Oswego he was able to garner two top 3's and 5th in points, but had still not won a feature event. Jim built this car new for the 1965 season, and went with a Ford big block. photo courtesy of: Rich Edwards racing photos. A very early shot - 'The Pine' what a driver, designer, and gentleman.Jim Shampine's first Oswego Checkers (1963).Note: many images in the tribute section haveīeen scanned from Oswego racing programs or
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