Where can I obtain video footage of Nov. 12, 1966 USAC Race at Ascot Park in Gardenia Ca.?

Question

I have searched high & low for some sort of video footage or literary publication including a pictorial of the November 12, 1966 USAC Race at Ascot Park in Gardenia, Ca. A fatal crash took the lives of two USAC Sprint Car Drivers, d**k Atkins (the father of a very close friend of mine) and veteran driver Don Branson. Any suggestions to help me locate this material will be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Try Youtube

Answer 2

If your looking for footage of the actual crash, you might have trouble, as most highlight videos do not show fatal wrecks.Call 1-800-874-4488 if they dont have it they might know someone who does. good luck.  If it was a race in the late 80's i could have helped, as i never missed a race the last three years the track was open, and video taped most of um. Ascot was a special place. I miss the track, the drivers and the people terribly. (heck, i even named my dog Ascot lol)

Answer 3

I used to race in California. Had to look for you. I found two links with Branson and Atkins. It may not be the crash, but it is probably a good start.

https://www.sprintcarstuff.com/ProductDe...

https://www.sprintcarstuff.com/ProductDe...

From this site:

https://www.sprintcarstuff.com/ProductSe...