Dexter Campbell Article

[dlm32]

Working on an article on Dexter Campbell of Orlando, FL. for my Deadly Dave's blog. Dexter rode for Puckett's H-D in Orlando and was killed in an AMA dirt track race at Lakewood Speedway in Atlanta in 66. He was a scrambles, road race, drag race, and dirt track racer. I think he rode Puckett's Big Bertha knuck drag bike.

If anyone has any info, articles, photos of Dexter, Big Bertha, and Puckett's H-D, that you are willing to share, please contact me. I'm looking for a shot of the front of Pucketts, a period photo of Big Bertha, and any photos of Dexter Campbell.

Any help would be appreciated!

[23JDCA 808]

You've probably done the Google thing.

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=%22dexter+campbell%22+motorcycle+racer&oq=%22dexter+campbell%22+motorcycle+racer&gs_l=hp.12..0i30.21943.23343.3.25950.2.2.0.0.0.0.622.1064.4-1j1.2.0...0.0...1c.kNzgdE16Xtk&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=fd6c06992f8070d8&biw=1024&bih=631

[dlm32]

Thanks Bill, Google has scans of period American Motorcycling, but they can't be copied. Got lots of race results, but you can't copy/use the photos. Denny Haven, who raced with Dexter, sent me a couple of roadrace photos he had.

[exeric]

David, I had heard of Dexter Campbell through Buddy Puckett but that was just in passing and no anecdotes. I have attached a picture of Puckett's shop on South Orange Blossom Trail. I suspect the picture is early 1950s as they hadn't widened the SOB trail yet and the side wasn't fenced in. It was still in a decent neighborhood then.

[Rubone]

David,
I have all the American Motorcyling Mags, also Motorcyclist, Cycle and Buzzzz. If you know of specific articles I will scan them for you!
Robbie

[exeric]

Looking at that picture of Puckett's building, I remember that you could go there on a Sunday and get oil, spark plugs, or a few other bolt-on necessities. You went to the left side of the building and towards the back where there was a window. Someone was usually there working on a car, boat, or bike and they would get you something easy. Cash only, no tools loaned, and no pointless B.S. . . . Unless you knew the mechanic.

[dlm32]

Thanks for the photo Eric. Robbie, I'll PM you info on the articles.

[dlm32]

The article on Dexter Campbell is up on my blog. Thanks again to Robbie and Eric! Hit the link below: