Howie 'The Chief' Scannell was, according to various astute judges of roundy-round ability, one of the most talented drivers ever seen on Canadian oval tracks.
And that includes up to the present day.
As a kid racing Supers at the CNE and Flamboro in the "L'il Bee" #42 - a modest, underpowered, poor handling clunker - he knew enough to stay out of the way of Greedy, Hogan and Howard.
Later, when he graduated into better equipment in the waning days of the Supers at Flamboro, he won or finished well on a regular basis.
One night, sick of being passed by the #110 Jack Greedy Spl, he let his right front wheel stay out for a fraction longer going into the first turn, and Greedy took a wild ride into the infield, flipping 7 times by some accounts.
Fortunately, he landed on his wheels.
No HANS devices in those ancient days!
One night, sick of being passed by the #110 Jack Greedy Spl, he let his right front wheel stay out for a fraction longer going into the first turn, and Greedy took a wild ride into the infield, flipping 7 times by some accounts.
Fortunately, he landed on his wheels.
No HANS devices in those ancient days!
Scannell switched from Supers to Late Models, from #42 to #99, and went on to dominate as well in this division.
It's no surprise that Jack Cook gave him respect on the track - whether Pine Crest or anywhere else - as out of the car Scannell was an impressive 6 footer, running roughly 200 lbs.
Nice guy, cool, but would be happy to oblige!
It's no surprise that Jack Cook gave him respect on the track - whether Pine Crest or anywhere else - as out of the car Scannell was an impressive 6 footer, running roughly 200 lbs.
Nice guy, cool, but would be happy to oblige!
If he'd had sponsorship, he would have been dominant in any division, such as Oswego Supers or USAC's Indy cars.
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