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| Photo ID # | H04.07.11_024_CAG_MID_0071_1 |
| Car #: | #24 |
| Driver (s) : | Will Cagle |
| Location: | Middletown, NY |
| Date: | 1971 |
| Photographer: | Hertica |
| Photo provided by: | Aintgottime4this |
| Comments: |
Comments from provider: Attached is a photo of Will
Cagle taken at the 1971 Eastern States 200 at Middletown. Cagle was the guy you had to beat at Middletown (and just about anywhere else he showed up) during the Mid-Sixties to Early Seventies, after which he relocated to the Central NY DIRT circuit to Terrorize the local talent up there. They called him "The Tampa Terror", "Wily Will", "Sneakers" and I'm sure a few other names during a Northeast Modified career which I believe found him in South Jersey around 1960. He was a Professional who raced for a living and his base of operations seemed to constantly move further to the North to chase the Money. Cagle knew his competition and figured out a way to beat them all. He had a book of tricks which included something for everyone. Used psychology to beat many of them. Smooth as glass with the throttle and steering wheel. Uncanny ability to avoid the wrecks. Took care of his equipment and most always was competitive for the win at the finish. Will Cagle was Extraordinary during Modified Stock Cars' Greatest Era. One of the greatest I ever had the privilege to watch. Additional notes about the photo........I think that's "Whiskers", Cagle's Right-hand-man in those days, kneeling by the LR tire. I can look at Cagle and see the Wheels Turning inside his head... (Hertica Photo. Exclusive to 3 Wides.) |