I think one of those, a .29, broke the AMA B class record at over a hundred and 55 mph at the Dallas Nationals in 1960...Wish I could remember the names of the two guys, Shelton and Harris maybe? The crankcases were based on McCoy's. When it ran everyone on the Apron took note and gathered around. It was obvious from the sound that something special was happening!
Randy Cuberly
Let us see how to answer this. First order is that you do be wrong in your assessment in several directions. Had Burley and Boyd made these engines, I am pretty sure H & R would not be cast on them. I do have something in common with Harris and Shelton though, aside from being very good friends, we all three from Louisiana.
These are the only set of Rattlers ever made by Husted and Roy. 15, 29, and 60. The 29, in the middle, held the B record 5 times. we held the B and Proto record 9 times, 5 with this engine and 4 with a couple others.
The 15 and 60 did not fair so well. We held both records but with more or less stock engines, Torp 15R and Rossi 60.
You are correct in one count. when the 29 ran, folks did stop and look.
As an aside, Boyd and Burley did turn 155, with a Dooling 29. Not sure what year.
No offense taken, just glad someone looked.
Check the Husted obit atop the Speed page.
Luke Roy