John Pachellos #19

[superstroke]

John Pachello is a legendary name to racing fans in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Johns cars won countless championships at Lakeside Speedway in Denver, but also took many trips to the winners circle in surrounding states. Although fans are quick to remember the late great Jim Malloy as the most famous of #19's chafeurs, Don Wilson made his way to 4 championships while driving Johns beautiful modified.

In this picture, while Don Wilson was vacationing, Larry DeChant was chosen to ride the black beauty. Others to have the honor were Merle Burrow and of course Terry Daniels, who also drove this car to a Championship.

[lakeside #29]

Don't forget Jack Graham. He drove Mr. Pachello's #19 after Merle Burrow. He drove in '73, '74', and '75. I think he won championships all 3 years. I know
'73 for sure, had something like a 50 point lead going into the last night. In '74 Dan Day won 11 or 12 main events But I think Jack still won the championship. I believe he had to quit driving because of heart problems. I think thats what finally ended his life. RIP Jack.

Chris Ertler

[Thomas E]

19D Jim Malloy - September 2, 1960 - Trophy Dash win - Duncan Photographers.

Check out the flathead . . .

[Thomas E]

Date unknown, early '60's

John Pachello and Don Wilson 19D

Lakeside Speedway over by the west pit gate.

[Thomas E]

Don Wilson - 19 - 1967. Flathead Ford.

Nice color photograph.

[rapid30]

Don't quote me on this, but I believe that Don Wilson won 7 CARC Championships driving the Pachello #19.
Bruce

[parrot]

Always liked this version of Pachello's #19 that had the chromed grill shell and all that nice pinstriping. Barnum Liquors was sponsor from about 1960 through I believe 1966. The flathead shown in the photo from Thomas suggests that this may have been 1960 or 1961. By '63, maybe earlier, he had switched to a straight six. My favorite engine that was used in that car was an ArDun that was used for special run whatcha brung end of season special races. Here's a photo of that car with probaly Jim Malloy driving during an open competition race at the fairgrounds in Pueblo, early sixties. The Ardun was in place, and simply ran away from the field.

http://autoracingmemories.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=467

[Thomas E]

Always liked this version of Pachello's #19 that had the chromed grill shell and all that nice pinstriping. Barnum Liquors was sponsor from about 1960 through I believe 1966. The flathead shown in the photo from Thomas suggests that this may have been 1960 or 1961. By '63, maybe earlier, he had switched to a straight six. My favorite engine that was used in that car was an ArDun that was used for special run whatcha brung end of season special races. Here's a photo of that car with probaly Jim Malloy driving during an open competition race at the fairgrounds in Pueblo, early sixties. The Ardun was in place, and simply ran away from the field.http://autoracingmemories.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=31&pictureid=467

If I remember right, John Pachello's 19D began life as #62 that John drove himself.

John had also built a second 19. One with a six and one with a flathead, the flathead car was labled "SB" for "Second Best" per Don Wilson. Fritz Wilson had even drove the flathead 19 one night because his car got crunched, so they made the 19 look like 49.

The #1 Ardun/Merc was a Fiat (Topolino) bodied car that belonged to the Plue's, Gene, Doug, and their dad, it that was a part of the run-what'a-brung Jet Coupes. The #1 Ardun/Merc was the fastest car in the run-what'a-brung class until the Malloy brothers built the #5 car, the first time #5 came out after a few warm-up laps, Jim timed in with a 12.92. Bob Wallace and Pat Fraizier explained it this way, somebody at Lakeside said that the 12 second range would never happen, Jerry Malloy said we'll see about that.

The open season race meets were held after the regular season was finished, those races were run on Sunday afternoon.

[Thomas E]

If I remember right, John Pachello's 19D began life as #62 that John drove himself.

John Pachello and 62D. Black with lots of chrome.

Late 50's. Possibly a trophy dash win, note the small trophy.

[superstroke]

I stopped by and visited with John and Mary 3 weeks ago. John still has both cars. I asked if I could sit down with them and get their stories, and they agreed. The car that was driven by Jim Malloy, sits on its original trailer on the south side of the garage. The seat is still in it, the original that Mr. Malloy sat in. The other car is sitting inside the garage exactly where it was unloaded after racing at Lakeside in 1987. I will get some photos and a story as soon as I get a minute.

[Mitch G.]

I can't imagine a Denver race fan over 30 years old, who doesn't remember the Pachello #19, truly a classic race car.

[carc7]

The #62 car is the first one that John co-owned with Tedo Spano. Tedo drove the car, but John took it up to Cheyenne after they finished building it just to test it out. He won the race up there; I believe it was his only race night as a driver. That would have been 1959. John took over the #19 after Bill Ward gave it up when he quit racing. I asked John when he was inducted into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame why he chose the #19. His response: it was one of the few available at the time.

[parrot]

Looking forward to that story Rick. By the way, Mary has kept up their scrapbook very well. Got a peak at it a few years ago, some neat stuff from when John was just getting started with the #62 cars. Hope you get a chance to see it.

[TPF]

Terry Danials 472 MR D

[VintageBuzz]

The #62 car is the first one that John co-owned with Tedo Spano. Tedo drove the car, but John took it up to Cheyenne after they finished building it just to test it out. He won the race up there; I believe it was his only race night as a driver. That would have been 1959. John took over the #19 after Bill Ward gave it up when he quit racing. I asked John when he was inducted into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame why he chose the #19. His response: it was one of the few available at the time.

Thanks, carc7! I always knew this #62D photo was from Intermountain Speedway in Cheyenne, WY because the photo belonged to my Dad, Lou Wendzel, who very rarely attended the races at Lakeside Speedway after 1953. Plus, the story that was passed down to me is that John won the trophy in a Mechanic's Race, not in a regular-race that night. ~VB

[TPF]

576Here is a great shot of Don Wilson is Johns famous 19 car. I have always liked this shot

[BURROW-28]

I believe I have a photo of this car, It has my Grandmother as a trophy girl in the photo.. My Grandmother was also the wife of Merle Burrow.

I will post pic when given permission from website

[BURROW-28]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/enve_ftk/racing%20memories/nnn.jpg

This is Nadine Burrow and Jimmy Malloy

[carc7]

Bruce Rhoades is correct. Don Wilson did indeed win SEVEN CARC championships with this car. :bow:

[ssrjim]

John Pachello is a legendary name to racing fans in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Johns cars won countless championships at Lakeside Speedway in Denver, but also took many trips to the winners circle in surrounding states. Although fans are quick to remember the late great Jim Malloy as the most famous of #19's chafeurs, Don Wilson made his way to 4 championships while driving Johns beautiful modified.

In this picture, while Don Wilson was vacationing, Larry DeChant was chosen to ride the black beauty. Others to have the honor were Merle Burrow and of course Terry Daniels, who also drove this car to a Championship.

I know the 19 car well. It was tough in racing season I couldn't get my pickup repaired. Uncle Johnny was too busy rebuilding his race car each week.

[ssrjim]

Bruce Rhoades is correct. Don Wilson did indeed win SEVEN CARC championships with this car. :bow:

CARC CHAMPIONS
Past CARC Champions Past CARC Rookie of the Year

2009 - Gary Land 2009 - Matt Burton
2008 - Rich Bubak 2008 - Jaime Bubak
2007 - Frank Denning III 2007 - Drew Utech
2006 - Wayne Swanson 2006 - Frank Denning III
2005 - Gary Land 2005- Buck Grove
2004 - Gary Land and Bill Willingham
2003 - Bob Land 2003 - Bob Swanson
2002 - Bruce Rhoades
2001 - Rich Bubak
2000 - Bruce Rhoades
1999 - Bruce Rhoades 1999 - Kevin King
1998 - Bob Land
1997 - Bob Land
1996 - Todd Ediger 1996 - Greg McLaughlin
1995 - Bob Land 1995 - Todd Ediger
1994 - Troy Ross
1988 - Rick Carelli
1987 - Rick Carelli
1986 - Rick Carelli
1985 - Rick Carelli
1984 - Rick Carelli 1984 - Tim McIntyre
1983 - Frank Denning Jr.
1982 - Terry Daniels
1981 - Terry Daniels 1981 - Bruce Rhoades
1980 - Terry Daniels
1979 - Pat Petrie
1978 - Rick Carelli
1977 - Chuck Starr and Pat Petrie
1976 - Don Wilson
1975 - Jack Graham
1974 - Jack Graham
1973 - Jack Graham
1972 - Blu Plemons 1972 - Butch Wallace
1971 - Don Wilson
1970 - Don Wilson 1970 - Dave Hayden
1969 - Don Wilson
1968 - Don Wilson
1967 - Don Wilson
1966 - Billy Vaughn
1965 - Don Wilson
1964 - Jack Thoms
1963 - Sam Sauer
1962 - Jack Thoms
1961 - Jack Thoms
1960 - Jim Malloy
1959 - Jim Malloy
1958 - Bill Starks
1957 - Fritz Wilson
1956 - Fritz Wilson
1955 - Bill Starks
1954 - Don Dunlap
1953 - Kieth Lane
1952 - Pete Ducker
1951 - Sam Gallo
1950 - Don Padia
1949 - Red Fitzwater
1948 - Red Fitzwater

30 Seperate Champions