Description
Midget car racing boomed post-WWII, and the sleek little number Bud Rose is driving here is a prime example—low to the ground, open-wheeled, and built for tight oval tracks. With its tubular frame, wide tires, and exposed suspension, it’s the classic design that made dirt track nights under the lights an American tradition. The “B” badge on the grille hints at the builder—likely Kurtis Kraft or a similarly respected manufacturer of the era.
Bud Rose was the racing alias of Harry Eisele (born May 7, 1914 – died December 11, 1991), a California-based midget and sprint car driver active in the postwar era. Rose made multiple attempts to qualify for the Indy 500 in 1946 and 1950 behind the wheel of Kurtis Kraft and Offenhauser-powered cars. A fixture at Southern California dirt tracks like Gilmore Stadium and Ascot Park, he became known for his mechanical savvy (he sometimes doubled as his own mechanic) and fearless driving style. Though never a national champion, Rose competed regularly throughout the late 1940s and early ’50s, earning respect in the regional racing community before retiring in the mid-1950s.
A must-have for fans of mid-century motorsports and the golden age of dirt track heroes.
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