Daily Quiz: Big Wheels

[cdh]

In this pic is a SB instructor, can you spot him? Starting out with no additional help, clues will be given if needed

[Tireman]

Is the little feller with his arms raised high Jason H ??

Viz

[GEORGE]

The Hair! Could that little fellow in the middle be MHP?

[LimeRockRacer]

No clue, but what a great picture!

[rcote]

Where's the analytical approach that you all take on most photo quizes?? LOL..

Obviously our boy to the the left is riding a Hasbro big wheel, circa 1976, with the white lettered tires.. The more privileged boy far right is on a just hit dealers' floor 1977 Capt. America SS series. And the poor guy in the middle is on the 5 year old hand me down Johnson Flyer with way less "rubber" then the rest....

Not sure who either.. but hope this helps..





disclaimer : all "big wheel" info is for entertainment purposes only and probally not very accurate ...

[cdh]

Originally Posted by rcote

Where's the analytical approach that you all take on most photo quizes?? LOL..

Obviously our boy to the the left is riding a Hasbro big wheel, circa 1976, with the white lettered tires.. The more privileged boy far right is on a just hit dealers' floor 1977 Capt. America SS series. And the poor guy in the middle is on the 5 year old hand me down Johnson Flyer with way less "rubber" then the rest....

Brilliant Roger, hilarious...didn't know you were on the Big Wheel R&D team

Guesses are also hilarious, but no winner yet, will add a clue soon

[Slowhands]

Originally Posted by cdh

Brilliant Roger, hilarious...didn't know you were on the Big Wheel R&D team

Guesses are also hilarious, but no winner yet, will add a clue soon

Doug, seems like you've succumbed to embrace of creeping mediocrity despite your vocal posts to the contrary, and joined the "self-esteem" crowd, where EVERYBODY is "brilliant." Not so fast. If Roger's going to play with the big boys, he's going to have to really bring it.

His analysis is CLEARLY incomplete. Careful inspection of the photo reveals TWO other partially hidden authentic Big Wheels, and another wannabe brand (the blue one) that he FAILED to identify. And what, may I ask, is the make and model of the yellow two-wheeler?

On another note, the photo does bring to mind the South Park kids setting out for California on their Big Wheels...

[cdh]

Originally Posted by Slowhands

Doug, seems like you've succumbed to embrace of creeping mediocrity despite your vocal posts to the contrary, and joined the "self-esteem" crowd, where EVERYBODY is "brilliant." Not so fast. If Roger's going to play with the big boys, he's going to have to really bring it.

His analysis is CLEARLY incomplete. Careful inspection of the photo reveals TWO other partially hidden authentic Big Wheels, and another wannabe brand (the blue one) that he FAILED to identify. And what, may I ask, is the make and model of the yellow two-wheeler?

On another note, the photo does bring to mind the South Park kids setting out for California on their Big Wheels...

Brilliant Slowhands!!!! (is that an oxymoron?)

You reallly know how to light a fuse don't you my friend? At some point while banging out the second paragraph of my spirited reply it hit me. Nicely done - you almost got me. Just remember, as the sign on the bank of the ice skating pond says, "Beware - Thin Ice".

But seriously folks - don't want to hi-jack this thread, this pic is too good. You'll get your's later slowhands, and I notice you offered no answer to the quiz

[LimeRockRacer]

Ok, this is about 1970 or so?

[Rosso]

Originally Posted by LimeRockRacer

Ok, this is about 1970 or so?

Gotta be in the 80's, eh? I don't remember Big Wheels being around in the 70's. Who's the kid with the curly red hair wearing the Zorro mask who's trying to hide in the back? Surely that's future instructor behavior...

[Rosso]

Originally Posted by GEORGE

The Hair! Could that little fellow in the middle be MHP?

Nah, that's Lyle Lovett.


The blonde kid with surfer haircut, his hands in the air like-he-just-don't-care (early rendition of the "Burger Lifestyle" hand gesture) and his tongue sticking out - Mikel Miller.

[Slowhands]

Putting aside my tomfoolery for a moment, that is a wonderful picture, one of the best I think I've ever seen of childhood. There is so much genuine happiness on all those faces.

AS far as the quiz goes, I have no idea. But I can correctly identify the tricycle on the extreme right as an Empire Hot Cycle.

[oldredracer]

This is a trick question. In the picture are RB, Rob, Jason, Murph, Phil and Stephan. It was taken after work last Thursday.

On closer inspection it could be Travis on the original Big Wheels, who's Mom, a succession of girlfriends and his fiance have to this day been unable to get him a decent haircut.

[Slowhands]

I know, I know! It's Watts! Second from right, on hands and knees and red striped shirt. That hair is 80's for sure.

[LimeRockRacer]

Originally Posted by Rosso

Gotta be in the 80's, eh? I don't remember Big Wheels being around in the 70's. Who's the kid with the curly red hair wearing the Zorro mask who's trying to hide in the back? Surely that's future instructor behavior...

For the record, The Big Wheel was introduced in 1969. It made its first hit splash in the 1970's. Check this out:

www.originalbigwheel.com/

Some of the Masters know this but are too ashamed to admit it!

[dalyduo]

Obviously you haven't looked in a mirror after getting out of an RT or looked at the faces of most of the other drivers after a race. This looks like every drivers meeting I've ever been to with slightly different conveyances and slightly younger faces. The RT's (or newly monikered SB's) are about the same vintage as those hot wheels, so I think we recreate that picture about 16 times per race weekend depending on the number of groups. The more things change... The more they... well, you know.

Originally Posted by Slowhands

Putting aside my tomfoolery for a moment, that is a wonderful picture, one of the best I think I've ever seen of childhood. There is so much genuine happiness on all those faces.

[cdh]

Originally Posted by oldredracer

This is a trick question. In the picture are RB, Rob, Jason, Murph, Phil and Stephan. It was taken after work last Thursday.

Originally Posted by rcote

...And the poor guy in the middle is on the 5 year old hand me down Johnson Flyer with way less "rubber" then the rest....Not sure who either.. but hope this helps..

interesting you point out this Big Wheel Rog, that is the person in question. The steel frame and smaller contact patches must have helped him learn car control at an early age.

Photo from 1977, fire away...so great

[sydude]

I know who it is, it was easy. But to keep the game going, I'll offer up another hint...

DORK

(affectionately)

Doug, correct me if I'm wrong (but I doubt it!)

[cdh]

I am off to the Glen, Sy, you can take over the thread, good eyes....

[Slowhands]

Originally Posted by dalyduo

Obviously you haven't looked in a mirror after getting out of an RT or looked at the faces of most of the other drivers after a race. This looks like every drivers meeting I've ever been to with slightly different conveyances and slightly younger faces. The RT's (or newly monikered SB's) are about the same vintage as those hot wheels, so I think we recreate that picture about 16 times per race weekend depending on the number of groups. The more things change... The more they... well, you know.

Well said, my friend. You are older and wiser for a reason.

[StevieDe]

Originally Posted by sydude

I know who it is, it was easy. But to keep the game going, I'll offer up another hint...

DORK

(affectionately)

Doug, correct me if I'm wrong (but I doubt it!)

Sy,
You must be referring to Sir Walter Irvine????
Hard to believe that 30 plus years have evaporated since then....
SD

[rcote]

Originally Posted by cdh

interesting you point out this Big Wheel Rog, that is the person in question. The steel frame and smaller contact patches must have helped him learn car control at an early age.

Photo from 1977, fire away...so great

Ahhhhh we shoulda known Doug... Skippy instructors learn at an early age to do MORE with LESS ..

Is StevieD right ?? Walter?? I don't see the Teva's ....

and to Slowhands... hey buddy I had to leave a lil mystery for others.. you KNOW I'm not one to steal other peoples' thunder..
Even in THIS economy it's not like you can get anything for that at the pawn shop anyway.. LOL...

[sydude]

Nope, it's not Walter.

[rslonaker]

I will go with Haz-Matt. Not on a big wheel but on his hands and knee's with a white striped shirt and blue jeans.

[Juicyfan]

Sy's DORK hint and the curly hair makes me think gerbobo

[dalyduo]

Ladies and Gentlemen... No more calls... We have a winner!

The young lad with wavy hair and impish smile is none other than John Edwards... Identifying the other lad with wavy hair and impish smile, Gerardo Bonilla who is looking for future sponsorship while sitting on his Hot Wheels at his first drivers meeting.

Nice work detective Edwards.

Originally Posted by Juicyfan

Sy's DORK hint and the curly hair makes me think gerbobo

[Gerardo]

Originally Posted by rcote

And the poor guy in the middle is on the 5 year old hand me down Johnson Flyer with way less "rubber" then the rest....

John Edwards (JuicyFan) wins! Although he's not part of the photo, if that's what you were alluding to Pat?

Roger, you had me in tears when I read your first post! Let me tell you, it might not look like it, but I had the best equipment of all the drivers there that day. The steel frame and hard plastic seat gave me a stiffer platform to best control direction change, acceleration, and braking. Did I mention braking? We handled that by ramming into each other. Again, the steel frame wins, taking hit after hit, again and again, without Mom and Dad complaining I had broken yet another toy (sound like modern racing to you?!). One time we replaced the rear tires when I wore through them after countless slides. We got new ones in mail order. My Dad and I removed the lug bolts and replaced the shredded plastic tire with a fresh smelling new plastic tire. He even let me tighten the bolt!

You guys are the best. Thanks to Doug, Harsha, Chris, Rob, Pat, Steve, Paul, Gary, George, Mike, fellow DORK Sy, and of course, John, for posting! Thanks to Doug again, for talking me into posting it, and for handling the color correction, cropping, and clues for this thread.

I was age 2 1/2 that day. It was the day I knew I was going to be a racer. The look on my face says it all. I was so happy, so beyond happy, that day, to be with friends, riding a cool toy. The feeling of driving it, of being on those wheels, there's nothing like it. I suppose that's still the case today. I would say this photo is my first ever race.

Thanks for playing along everyone.

[dalyduo]

Wow... who knew we were looking at such a pivotal moment! Great stuff Gerardo. My misdirect at John was alluding to the thing we've always kidded him about... His youth. Not that he was in the picture... only that he might be young enough to look like he's in the picture. Of course... no longer the case but hey... why waste an opportunity to kid the kid.
Wonderful deep background on the picture and your Hot Wheels Gerardo. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Gerardo

John Edwards (JuicyFan) wins! Although he's not part of the photo, if that's what you were alluding to Pat?

[GEORGE]

This was a GreatThread! Gerardo, you were the picture of Joy on wheels, even at that age! No wonder you look so happy every time I see you at the track. It's just in your DNA.

[LimeRockRacer]

This was a great thread. What about getting a childhood picture of each TJR member ( in their favorite pass time) and trying to do the match the driver thing....?

Would be a cool thing to do at the year end banquet or something....

[Juicyfan]

what i want to know is how sy picked it out with no help!

[sydude]

Originally Posted by Juicyfan

what i want to know is how sy picked it out with no help!

OMG! Can't any of you read?! Look at the back of his big wheel's chair.

[cdh]

Thanks for the great pic Gerardo. Only Sy noticed the writing on the back of the seat? Not surprising I guess, I didn't photoshop it out because it was so subtle I didn't notice it til I posted the cropped photo, eagle-eye Sy.

Sy, you can pick up your prize - a Skippy Forums T-shirt - in your living room.