A Local Truck’s Connection to Seabiscuit

Words by Bob Sblendorio and photos by Chris Penree

The late 1930s were a dark and tumultuous time in the history of the United States.  The Great Depression had been ravaging the American spirit to the core for nearly a decade.  The economy was in ruins with unrelenting high unemployment; most citizens were financially wiped-out and many—were just plain hungry.

Through all the darkness a glimmer of light somehow shined through, albeit for a short time.  That light was a horse named Seabiscuit, an unassuming Thoroughbred that gave millions of Americans something to cheer about, which was sorely needed.

The story of Seabiscuit is compelling by itself, and even more so considering the backdrop of the timeframe in which it unfolded. There’s no disputing that Seabiscuit was a champion racehorse—one of the greatest Thoroughbreds of all time—but the story goes well beyond that and that’s why it’s so intriguing. Also fascinating, and the premise of this story, is the fact that a locally owned truck was associated with this famous racehorse.
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