The Harkness Offy

Charlie Lutkie in the Harkness Offy at Davenport, Iowa in 1954 - Larry Sullivan photo

This photo was taken in September of 1955 and shows Buddy Quick of Wichita, Kansas engaging in some horseplay with "Peanuts" during a trophy dash presentation.  The car Quick was driving was the Studebaker powered Westerhaus Special.  In the background at right is the Harkness Offy with driver Charlie Lutkie seated on the right front tire - Westerhaus collection