Boertman and Booth
 

While we argue LS-1's, new cars, suddenly approved parts with uncertain documentation, lack of payouts, 1000ft racing, etc...Let's congratulate our good friend Dave Boertman on the announcement of his induction to the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Michigander and former stock/superstock racer and super nice guy Wally Booth is to be inducted as well.

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Both over due.

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Agreed....both are overdue...

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Agreed! Way over due! Congrats to both. Two fine racers. Jim

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Dave Boertman was the scurge of Div 3 for many races. Very Deserving. Hard worker.
Congratulations Dave.
Dick Butler

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I have never met Dave but back in the 70s at Blainey Drag Strip I lost the clutch in my 69 AMX and I was introduced to Wally who was running the Gremlin Pro Stock Car at the time and the same clutch that he was running was the same type that I had,He gave me a new disc and plate and told me to try it. I did and it worked perfect BTW I even won the race. I went to his Hauler later to pay him for the Clutch and he said that there was no charge, I tried to pay him but he smiled and said no. Wally Booth has always been one of my heros for racing AMC Cars and just being a very nice Guy.

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Congrats to both inductees...I remember the old Rod Shop cars well.

http://www.prostockhemi.com/gallery2...serialNumber=2

http://image.carcraft.com/f/images/1..._01_z_REAR.jpg

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If it were not for Wally Booth racing would have been way more difficult for me and my longtime partner Paul Mercure. The support we received from him and Dick Arons was monumental and it goes without saying they were both hugely responsible for our successes.

Dave Boertman..what can I say. From the day we met at the Lou's Speed Shop vs the Rod Shop Match Race Challenge at Marion County back in 72, it has been a real pleasure knowing him!

These guys really deserve this honor!

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In the day Dave was the best--i might add his partner at the time won some races also--had great backing and the ability to be relaxed when he drove--Booth/Aarons--IF you got a carb from them for your stocker--easy 3/10ths and 3-4 mph--as good as they came in pro-stock--Congrats to all of them--!!

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In his day , Dave was one of the very best .And , he is still out there . Just seen him in Columbus .

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Here's a shot of Wally Booth in the Detroit Dodge '69 Superbee...

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...thSuperbee.jpg

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Great full-size pic, first (full-size photo) I've ever seen of this car. Photo belongs in that 'other' sub-forum. :)

M68

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Here's another one of Wally Booths other car '69 Camaro called Rat Pack 1...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...g?t=1245413553

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Remember reading a story back in the day that the Rat Pack 69 Camaro was actually a reskined 68 camaro.They made it in to a 69 to be legal in Pro stock.

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On November 4 The Comp team of A-A-H will be inducted into the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame. These guy's are are very worthly also.

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http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/duffysad.jpg

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...-bodies/a1.jpg

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...bodies/a22.jpg

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...bodies/a23.jpg

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/o...69boertman.jpg

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