ASPHALT GLADIATORS

" ASPHALT GLADIATORS "

ASPHALT GLADIATORS CLUB PLAQUE
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ASPHALT GLADIATORS

1962-1965

1. Gene Barnett - 1954 "SPOONFUL" Chevy - Green Metal Flake & FORD “T Bucket”, 1938 Ford Coupe "JUNE BUG"

2.         Phil Mason -                 FORD “T Bucket”,
                                                  1954 Chevy    "LIL' HOSS" (Royal Blue, 283 w/ 6 one,4-Speed,
                                                                                                     Kelsey Hayes Wheels)

3. Doug Hyatt 1932 FORD “Pickup” (Chevy V-8) Primed

4. Doug Patton 1932 Chevy Coupe (Maroon)

5. Dean Anderson "EYES" 1955 Chevy "BLUE FLAME", 1951 Ford

6. Guy Smith

7. Jimmy Warren 1934 FORD 2-Dr Sedan

8. Denny Phillips 1957 FORD 2 Dr Sedan, 1951 Ford

9. Jack Keith Artist (Designed The Asphalt Gladiators Club Plaque)

10. Jimmy Parham 1936 Ford 5-Window Coupe

11. Kenneth Jones "BONES JONES" 1950 Chevy, 1946 Chevy Pick-Up

12. Terry Gregory 1955 Belair 2-Dr Hard Top (327), 1963 Impala SS, 1956 Chevy 2-Dr Sedan

13. Doug King "BABY FACE"

14. Jimmy Helms 1953 Studebaker

15. Roger Boyd 1936 Chevy Coupe (Maroon)

16. Bill Reynolds FORD “T- Bucket” (Olds Engine)

17. Bobby Justice 1955 Chevy

18. Marlo Warren

19. Ronald Buchanan Chevy Impala

20. Max Buchanan

21. Charles Yates "BALDY" 1952 Studebaker (348 Engine, Black Primed)

22. Mike Pressley 1936 Ford Roadster

In 1962 a car club named the “ASPHALT GLADIATORS” was established in Canton , N.C. When the club began they met in the old Fire Dept. & Court Room across from the Lamp Factory in down town Canton , N.C. Later the club rented a garage in the Green Hill area from Brown Lowe Burrell. The club existed until 1965. If anyone has information about the club or it’s members: E-Mail streetrods-online@hotmail.com or rsuttonusa1@charter.net

SPECIAL THANKS TO DEAN "EYES" ANDERSON & ROGER BOYD FOR THE PHOTOS AND INFO ABOUT THE CLUB

There has been some interest shown in reinstating this club, for info contact Roger Sutton:
CALL: 828-648-6985 or e-mail rsuttonusa1@charter.net or e-mail streetrods-online@hotmail.com

Roger Sutton discovers another "ASPHALT GLADIATOR" Club Plaque, "THE UNDERTAKERS" Club Plaque and a photo of the "INTAKES" Club Plaque. As well as preparing the information on the "BLACK CAR GANG". Great work Roger.

"ASPHALT GLADIATORS"

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"UNDERTAKERS"

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1. Bobby Justice 1955 Chevy

2. Mike Carines 1957 Chevy

3. Jack Keith Artist (Designed The Club Plaque)

4. John Nelson

5. Louie Summey

If anyone has information about this club or it’s members: E-Mail streetrods-online@hotmail.com
or rsuttonusa1@charter.net

"INTAKES"

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It was quite a surprise to find the listing of our members on a web page tonight!!! wow..

I was a member of the INTAKES of Clyde, NC in the 1960's...what a surprise to find this listing of our members on the computer!!!!

I have posted it on our school web site.. Not sure that you want to know anything much but it was really cool to see that on a page!! THANKS

Pic of my 1955 Chevy hardtop attached (327/375, 4speed, blue metalflake)

Info about INTAKES

The INTAKES Car Club of Clyde was formed around 1963 and continued through about 1968. Vannoy Henson was our club adult sponsor and the club rented a club garage just across the side street from Clyde High School. I think the building is still standing today in 2011 and for many years into the later 1980's or longer, the "INTAKES" sign hung on the door. The INTAKES earned money for the club in several ways but most notably by selling car polish "Liquid 1st Class", Mrs. Leland's Rich Milk Chocolate bars, and bringing Gospel singing groups to perform in the Clyde School auditorium. The Club Motto, as noted on the candy bar wrapper, was "Dedicated to Highway Safety". Sarge Matthews (Charles' Dad) was somewhat of a 'consultant mechanic' for the club. At it's peak time, the club had 22 active members.

Thanks again for the page and the memories... candy bar wrapper pic attached.

INTAKE MEMBER 1960's Steve Leatherwood

INTAKES MEMBERS LIST

1. Charles Matthews

2. Johnny W. Hopper

3. Mike Miller

4. Mike Haney

5. Gary Lindsay

6. Dane Smith

7. Sammy Woodard

8. Robert Lowe Jr.

9. Gerald Ray

10. Jerry Haney

11. Steve Farmer

12. Joe Williams

13. Jimmy Mason

14. Steve Leatherwood

15. Reed Henson

16. Gerald Jackson

17. Jim Chambers

18. Doug Corzine

19. John Bramlett

20. Skipper Newman

21. Jimmy Soesbee

22. Steve Hardin

If anyone has information about this club or it’s members: E-Mail streetrods-online@hotmail.com
or rsuttonusa1@charter.net

"BLACK CAR GANG"

Pisgah High Class of 1972 and existed through out the 70's in Canton N.C.

1. Steve Edwards 1965 Chevelle SS (327), 1955 Chevy (327), 1937 Chevy (283)

2. Roger Sutton 1970 Monte Carlo (350), 1966 Chevelle (283)

3. JimmY Wilson 1964 Chevelle, 1967 Camaro

4. Mark Pless 1957 Chevy (283), 1965 Chevelle (283)

5. John Patrick 1957 Chevy (301)

6. Mike Wood 1972 Nova SS (350)

7. Billy Johnson 1967 Chevelle SS (396)

8. Randy Snelson 1974 Nova SS (350)

9. Gene Carver 1937 Chevy (283)

10. Brad Messer 1970 Camaro Z-28 (350)

11. Steve Ammons 1972 Chevelle SS (350)

12. David Robinson 1958 Corvette, 1957 Chevy (327)

13. Mike Murphy 1968 Chevelle SS (427)

14. Tommy Hardin 1969 Camaro Z-28 (302)

15. Ronnie Howard 1969 Boss 429 / Cobra Jet Mustang

16. Mike Wright 1955 Chevy (396), 1969 Camaro RS / Z-28 (302)

17. Steve Green 1956 Chevy (427)

18. Steve "Punkin" Caldwell 1967 Chevelle (427)

19. Johnny "Whitlo" Whitted 1955 Chevy (Small Block)

If anyone has information about this club or it’s members: E-Mail streetrods-online@hotmail.com
or rsuttonusa1@charter.net

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