Greg Sharp calls the story of auto racer Mickey Thompson, “the quintessential Southern California Story.”
“He was born in Alhambra, spent most of his adult years in El Monte, and owned a drag strip in Long Beach,” said Sharp curator of the NHRA Museum. “He was an innovator and wasn’t afraid to try anything.” … Details
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