Al and Bev Provoast update.... - Page 4

Gregg Luneack · 09-30-2019, 08:43 PM

I first met Al and Bev at Tri City Dragway in Saginaw Michigan, AL was racing the
Blue Tick 59 Chevy. I had a car that ran the same class, back then we raced class
every Saturday nite. We had sort of a rivalry at first, He beat me every week.
I dont' know if I ever beat AL, he was a little older and a lot smarter than I was.
Evenually we both moved to different classes and ended up being really good friends.
Over the years we raced the same races, camped together just had a.good time.
I did a lot of machine work for Al and the best part was, he would pick up his engine
drive home , call me 3hrs later, he had it in the car and running.AL is a one of a kind
guy, a hustler, a hard worker, a positive thinker,and all a round nice guy. My thoughts
and prayers to AL and Bev

joe huestis · 09-30-2019, 09:09 PM

The one and only time I met Al was at the ‘82 Summernationals at E-town. He pulled into the staging lanes right behind me for one of our qualifying runs. Gets out of his car and walks up to me starting a conversation like he’d known me for years. Will never forget how pleasant and friendly he was.

MR DERBY CITY · 10-01-2019, 11:27 AM

One has to race a LONG time and have the utmost respect of his peers,....to be nicknamed FATHER TIME .!!!!!

Lyn Smith · 10-01-2019, 08:19 PM

Al and Bev's cars usually had names.As Al told me the " Since You" car was so named for what Al heard when he came back to work on Monday after a long weekend racing.His fellow workers would fill him in on what happened "Since You "were gone.LOL .I would like to know how many times Al rebuilt that 400 trans he had in that old motor home.Many times it was rebuilt on the side of the road, going or coming home from a race somewhere.

joe huestis · 10-01-2019, 08:37 PM

What ever became of the ‘91 Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon Al built for stock ? I know he only ran it a short time and eventually abandoned the project due to the combo was very inconsistent with the throttle body injection.

tim worner · 10-01-2019, 08:48 PM

Two of the nicest people I've met while traveling around racing ...

MR DERBY CITY · 03-31-2020, 02:19 AM

Sadly, Al is now in a nursing home due to his advanced dementia. I am including both Al and Bev in my prayers and asking my racing family to do the same. Stay safe everyone.....

Dan Walcott · 03-31-2020, 08:30 AM

Prayers sent. Al and Bev Two of the most friendly and welcoming couple.

kansas stocker · 03-31-2020, 08:47 AM

Done.
Loved that old wagon.

John Dinkel · 03-31-2020, 09:29 AM

Prayers sent to Bev and Al, they are the best.

09-30-2019, 08:43 PM	#31
Gregg Luneack Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 202 Likes: 9 Liked 225 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... I first met Al and Bev at Tri City Dragway in Saginaw Michigan, AL was racing the Blue Tick 59 Chevy. I had a car that ran the same class, back then we raced class every Saturday nite. We had sort of a rivalry at first, He beat me every week. I dont' know if I ever beat AL, he was a little older and a lot smarter than I was. Evenually we both moved to different classes and ended up being really good friends. Over the years we raced the same races, camped together just had a.good time. I did a lot of machine work for Al and the best part was, he would pick up his engine drive home , call me 3hrs later, he had it in the car and running.AL is a one of a kind guy, a hustler, a hard worker, a positive thinker,and all a round nice guy. My thoughts and prayers to AL and Bev

09-30-2019, 09:09 PM	#32
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 623 Likes: 280 Liked 409 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... The one and only time I met Al was at the ‘82 Summernationals at E-town. He pulled into the staging lanes right behind me for one of our qualifying runs. Gets out of his car and walks up to me starting a conversation like he’d known me for years. Will never forget how pleasant and friendly he was. __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC

10-01-2019, 11:27 AM	#33
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,636 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,928 Times in 1,517 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... One has to race a LONG time and have the utmost respect of his peers,....to be nicknamed FATHER TIME .!!!!!

10-01-2019, 08:19 PM	#34
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,199 Likes: 282 Liked 966 Times in 194 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... Al and Bev's cars usually had names.As Al told me the " Since You" car was so named for what Al heard when he came back to work on Monday after a long weekend racing.His fellow workers would fill him in on what happened "Since You "were gone.LOL .I would like to know how many times Al rebuilt that 400 trans he had in that old motor home.Many times it was rebuilt on the side of the road, going or coming home from a race somewhere.

10-01-2019, 08:37 PM	#35
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 623 Likes: 280 Liked 409 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... What ever became of the ‘91 Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon Al built for stock ? I know he only ran it a short time and eventually abandoned the project due to the combo was very inconsistent with the throttle body injection. __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC

10-01-2019, 08:48 PM	#36
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... Two of the nicest people I've met while traveling around racing ... __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

03-31-2020, 02:19 AM	#37
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,636 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,928 Times in 1,517 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... Sadly, Al is now in a nursing home due to his advanced dementia. I am including both Al and Bev in my prayers and asking my racing family to do the same. Stay safe everyone..... Last edited by MR DERBY CITY; 03-31-2020 at 09:49 AM.

03-31-2020, 08:30 AM	#38
Dan Walcott Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gaylord,Mi Posts: 126 Likes: 302 Liked 92 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... Prayers sent. Al and Bev Two of the most friendly and welcoming couple.

03-31-2020, 08:47 AM	#39
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 235 Likes: 495 Liked 249 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... Done. Loved that old wagon.

03-31-2020, 09:29 AM	#40
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Al and Bev Provoast update.... Prayers sent to Bev and Al, they are the best. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK