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Originally Posted by Rockyrat
As someone who literally grew up on Mulholland, I have to say that I have really enjoyed following this thread. I decided to order the book today as I know that not only will I find it interesting to read but so will my friend who also grew up there.
I am curious as to the reference you made about the new book and the section on the residents. Just who are you referring to?
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Yes Rocky, I am working on a chapter called The Residents that has some of the folks who lived on Mul weighing in so to speak. I don't really have enough material to make this chapter yet. Still looking for more people to tell their stories of how the racing impacted their lives. Some were actually unhappy with the racing.
I know some of my neighbors in my area (a fast part of Mul "West"), who got the crapp scared out of them by passing race cars during day and evening hours. Back then when we pulled out on Mulholland in any car at any time, we just started out at 10/10ths and went from there, lol. Definitely scary for passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers on the road. Not do-able today with the excessive cars on Mul.
Back then in the 70's it was a blast. We had our own Racecourse (we thought), they were good times.
And most of us when we lost it only hurt ourselves and our cars. I believe over 100 cars went down Carls turn alone, with no fatalities. The City would pull out 35 at a time when too many were visible in the narrow canyon below. There are still several cars there now, even a Porsche still lies below.
I will post progress on these new chapters as it becomes available.
I know it's taking more time to do a second book correctly. It will be worth it.
Still looking for more photos to add as I'd like 30 to 50 new images to compliment the next book.