Ted Cyr
One of the true Southern California drag racing pioneers, Ted raced virtually every type of car of the 50s and 60s eras. As much mechanic and driver,Cyr thrived on innovation and trying unusual approaches. He campaigned gas and fuel dragsters with Chevy, Olds, Chrysler, and Lincoln engines. Ted ran front-engine, rear-engine, and “Sidewinder” type cars with incredible success. In 1958, Ted went for on an amazing nine-month Undefeated streak, often racing to events per week. As part of the famed Cyr and Hopper team, his biggest individual victories came at the 1958 NHRA US Nationals and the 1960 US Fuel Gas Championship in Bakersfield. After retiring from the sport for approximately two years, he returned as a partner in the Cyr & Schofield top fuel team for four years.