Sep 17, 2013 · Rex, who adamantly refused to wear a seat belt, had been thrown out onto the middle of the track. Eyewitnesses watched as several cars nearly missed and hit Mays while he was lying prone on the ground, but physicians attributed his death to a broken neck, likely caused when he hit the ground head first.

Sep 17, 2013 · I was compelled to scan this article from Life Magazine, the November 21, 1949 issue, photo-documenting the tragic racing death of skilled and beloved driver Rex Mays. We often forget how very common fatalities were in auto racing all the way up till... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

Sep 17, 2013 · Of this beautiful #14's very successful history both at Indy and on the Dirt Tracks throughout it's life from 1948 - 1976, delivering what many think was the "Death Blow" to legendary Driver Rex Mays is a dark side and a "Black Eye" on it.

Jun 17, 2019 · And it looks like Rex Mays' car in the background. That is the Wolfe car that he would crash in a week later. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, Rootie, but I've heard that Holland and Lou Moore actually ran the front drive Indy winning Blue Crown car on the dirt at Milwaukee in what was likely an appearance money deal.

Apr 12, 2022 · Rex Mays, driving for car owner Cliff Beregere(?) Mays lost his life in a racing accident later that year in Del Mar. Also, Johnny Mantz, driving for car owner JC Agajanian, in the 98 car. Always the sharp dressed man, Agajanian is easy to spot with his Stetson, boots and styled suit. Possible race results for the event are shown as January 30 1949

Jun 17, 2019 · The caption on this photo says Why not a pregnant Chief Mechanic . It shows Rex Mays with his wife Dorothy who would give birth to Rex III . The midget Rex is working on would win the Gilmore Grand Prix on Thanksgiving with Mel Hansen as his driver ! photo comes from Bob Schillings great book Pole Position Rex Mays View attachment 5371331

Sep 17, 2013 · In the 50's and early 60's Gran Prix driver Stirling Moss drove without a seat belt. He said he would rather die on impact than burn to death.

Jan 17, 2008 · At Del-Mar in this car, Cole was involved in Rex Mays' fatal accident. This is where the Rear bumpers and Nerf bars appear. Also notice the Extended Tie rod end on the front. This could be changed to a short standard length, re locating the front axle thus making it a Sprint car to be ran on Half miles. (pretty neat concept)

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Jul 18, 2009 · This is Rex Mays at Milwaulkee in 1937. I think the car is Paul Fromm's Hisso. Mays in Ed Winfields Model B engined car. This would be a Class B car at the Legion Ascot in East Los Angeles. The Class A cars had the cam(s) in the head. Rex Mays at Legion Ascot in Paul Fromms Model B engined car I believe this to be a recreation of the above ...