The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Southern California Timing Association Meet - 1948

The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) is the organization that sponsors land speed trials, including those at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.  The Hemmings blog found this set of color photographs from a 1948 SCTA meet.  

The top car is a "tank" car, built from the external "belly tank" of a World War II fighter aircraft used to extend the plane's operational range.  Just after WWII, someone figured out the aerodynamic shape would increase speed on land just as in the air, and an entire new class of speed trial cars was born. 
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