David EilersOctober 9, 2019

More on The New Mexico Jeep Derbys

The February 1963 issue of Popular Mechanics included an article about the New Mexico Jeep Derby held annually in Truth or Consquences, New Mexico. It's a great article about the early days of jeep racing. I've also included a video of one Derby race, but the quality is poor. Still, in some clips, you can see just how much the co-pilot shifts his body around the jeep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=534&v=X4MJk97flvk

7 Comments

mbullismOctober 9, 2019 at 11:39 AM
lol...where did you find a two stroke projector?
Mark COctober 9, 2019 at 12:03 PM
Not sure how far you get with a broken crankshaft.
David EilersOctober 9, 2019 at 3:24 PM
mbull: the 'two-stroke projector' certainly gives the video a vintage feel! Mark: apparently far enough to finish the race!
Iowa steveOctober 9, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Or the copilot on the front bumper going up hill..................................
clemOctober 9, 2019 at 5:27 PM
H'mmm......... Why am I looking for a used Jeep in the southwest ?
1. David EilersOctober 9, 2019 at 6:28 PM
  Clem, because they weren't all raced!?! :-)
peter45cjOctober 10, 2019 at 3:47 AM
Reminds me of the Monkey in side car racing, dangerous job fun to watch!