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I have joined this forum to research an ancestor of my husband. The ancestor's name is Charles Van Acker. I found a link, with photos, to a wreck that Van Acker had through a google search. However, I could not access the link without joining the forum. I certainly don't want to inconvenience you true fans, but it appears that I will have to make a few posts before I can access the link. If anyone could help me by sending me the information directly I would very much appreciate it. The page that I am trying to access is viewtopic.php?t=14561&start=1095 . However, there may be more information on Van Acker's short F1 career to be found. Thank you for your time.
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I don't think he ever had an F1 career, although if I remember correctly a couple of his Indy crashes feature in the Mickey Rooney film The Big Wheel.

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sherigoround wrote: 1 year ago I have joined this forum to research an ancestor of my husband. The ancestor's name is Charles Van Acker. I found a link, with photos, to a wreck that Van Acker had through a google search. However, I could not access the link without joining the forum. I certainly don't want to inconvenience you true fans, but it appears that I will have to make a few posts before I can access the link. If anyone could help me by sending me the information directly I would very much appreciate it. The page that I am trying to access is viewtopic.php?t=14561&start=1095 . However, there may be more information on Van Acker's short F1 career to be found. Thank you for your time.
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Jesper Hvid wrote: 4 years ago Charles van Acker's (injured) flip (4) with Jackie Holmes at Dayton (says "Daytona" in caption), in the 1950 AAA Sprintcar (Mid-Western) c'ship, click to enlarge:

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http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/ra ... aceid=1048 <--- probably that, as he was back for the Indy 500, which was before the next round at Dayton.
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I hope you find what you're looking for. Welcome!
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