Johnny Dark Movie Book

40 "Odd - ball of the meet was a Caddy powered Buick with super cushion doughnuts and outside the wheel shocks. Piled all over the top rack were assorted cameramen, directors, and busybodies from Universal International Pictures. All of these were busy shooting a sports car movie titled "Johnny Dark." This elephant - like object and its riders lumbered from one end of the course to the other trying desperately to collect pictures of the race at full bore...." The article then goes on to discuss more of the movie as well. I remember that Chuck Tatum told me that he got the job driving in the movie "Johnny Dark" by being at that race. The director spied his car and they soon struck a deal - but Chuck would only agree if he could drive his own car. What a business guy Chuck was - even back then!!! Hope you enjoy the article and the close - up of some of the cars. And those of you who like vintage races of the 1950's - and fiberglass sports specials too - go out and get that movie - "Johnny Dark". And don't for- get the popcorn too : - )