Photo by Sam Vestal/Pajaronian archive

Bert Sexton helps his son, Ronnie, a third-grader at Mintie White Elementary School, prepare to enter a quarter midget race car in the upcoming 4th of July parade in Watsonville on June 30, 1955. The car, built by Bob Dodge and Bert Sexton, out of old automobile parts at their garage, 1802 Freedom Blvd.

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Tarmo Hannula
Tarmo Hannula has been the lead photographer with The Pajaronian newspaper in Watsonville since 1997. More recently Good Times & Press Banner. He also reports on a wide range of topics, including police, fire, environment, schools, the arts and events. A fifth generation Californian, Tarmo was born in the Mother Lode of the Sierra (Columbia) and has lived in Santa Cruz County since the late 1970s. He earned a BA from UC Santa Cruz and has traveled to 33 countries.

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