From The Archives #4
Here is a picture that I forgot I had! Bill Stroppe in the infamous Big Oly Bronco. Anyone know what year and where this is from?
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Here is a picture that I forgot I had! Bill Stroppe in the infamous Big Oly Bronco. Anyone know what year and where this is from?
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Wes: I’d hazard a guess that this photo was taken after Oly retired from racing action and had been “cleaned up” a bit. Note the number 1 on the side; it still wears that number today and I believe it was put on the truck after its racing days were over.
I believe the Bronco in the background is the Bronco “Colt”, driven for many years by Bill Rush. From what I can see of the wing, I’d guess this picture was taken in the late ’70s when Armando Barbosa owned it.
Todd Z.
Thanks for the info Todd. You never cease to amaze me with your Bronco racing history!
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