El Mirage Hats
Description: El Mirage, located in the California Mojave desert, has been the place to be for all out speed records since the 1930s. This Ford Model A roadster looks right at home on the dry lakebed with its 32 grill, tonneau cover and lack of windshield. Grab your helmet and goggles, step on the gas and hang on!
Description: Russetta Timing Association (RTA) held speed meets at various southern California dry lakes, beginning in 1939 and continuing well into the 1960s. It was an independent association, owned by Ray Ingram, who also owned the clocks. It flourished in part because the more prominent SCTA did not allow coupes or sedans until 1951, and RTA did. In their early years, this made RTA somewhat of an 'outlaw' as the new kid on the block that brought together the clubs with guys running traditional hot rods and not necessarily dedicated dry lake racers.
