Former racer Norman Carlson recalls 1950s car life in Midwest
Roswell resident Norman Carlson, 69, recalls racing in the Midwest from 1950 to 1955. He says he won about 20 of 75 starts, never drove or owned more than one car at a time, and relied on support from backers like Jim Kimberly and Fred Wacker. Carlson, an engineer and former Cretors chief engineer, served on the Indianapolis 500 technical committee 1949–1967 and notes major gains in tires and safety since his era.
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NMSU Scientists Schedule Seminar On Solar Energy Projects
New Mexico State University researchers plan a public seminar Friday at Roswell Goddard High School Little Theater from 7 to 10 p.m. detailing solar energy research including irrigation pumping for Estancia Valley, the Collins Casa del Sol residence, and solar heating at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture building. Speakers include Dr. Robert S. Martin and Dr. P.R. Smith among others.
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