Jimmy Bridges 68 Camaro

[BTR69]

Good evening. I hope everyone is having a good winter season. I'm looking for whatever information I can get on the 68 Camaro previously owned and run by Mr Jimmy Bridges. My brother Mike, bought it from Lynn Engels several years ago and I got it from Mike in late 2015, prior to him passing away in 2016. He had a pretty fair bit of info about the car, but since his passing, I haven't been able to find it. I'd love to see any pictures and hear any stories about when others owned/drove this car. Knowing the history of it is of great interest to me.

I've been hoping to race it since that time, but life has thrown one roadblock after another at us, beginning with Mikes health problems/passing. Long story short, now that everyone I've been taking care of since 2016 has passed on, I should be able to put the time and money into getting back into racing in 2024. I took it out of the trailer and fired it up for the 1st time in 9 years a few weeks ago and drove around the block. Still a few things to do before I take it to the track, but the light at the end of the tunnel is much brighter. I'm hoping to make it out to some divisional races and CCRA events this season.

Thanks and have a great evening.

[MAURICE BLENDHEIM]

BTR... You should just call Jimmy. He will have all the information you need and more. MB

[BTR69]

Originally Posted by MAURICE BLENDHEIM

BTR... You should just call Jimmy. He will have all the information you need and more. MB

Planning on it this week. I just got his number from someone.

[MAURICE BLENDHEIM]

BTR... Make sure you have a note pad and a couple new pens close by. MB

[BTR69]

Originally Posted by MAURICE BLENDHEIM

BTR... Make sure you have a note pad and a couple new pens close by. MB

I was told to prepare for a long talk. LOL. I may hook up a recording device so I don't forget anything. Really looking forward to speaking with him.

[Carguy49]

Cool story and good luck with the phone call and future plans with the car.

Did your brother ever get to run the car?? If not, be sure to have something of his with you on your first pass.

[BTR69]

Originally Posted by Carguy49

Cool story and good luck with the phone call and future plans with the car.

Did your brother ever get to run the car?? If not, be sure to have something of his with you on your first pass.

He made a handful of passes at a couple test n tune dates. Never got to race it in competition though. I have a picture of him standing beside his reserved pit spot post, after winning the sportsman class points in 2001 at CPD. planning to tape it to the dash before I make the 1st pass. I have the gold card he got from that as well, which gave him free entry for the following season.

[Carguy49]

What a great "feel good" story. God Bless You.

[lynn engels]

hey william great that your getting the camaro out just wanted to tell you what a joy it was meeting micheal when he bought the car he was so pumped about it i remember he drove up here in weather you guys arent used to and spent the night he was always so much fun to talk to life isnt fair, anyway if you want to call me 605/237/2357 lynn engels

[BTR69]

Originally Posted by lynn engels

hey william great that your getting the camaro out just wanted to tell you what a joy it was meeting micheal when he bought the car he was so pumped about it i remember he drove up here in weather you guys arent used to and spent the night he was always so much fun to talk to life isnt fair, anyway if you want to call me 605/237/2357 lynn engels

Thank you sir. The story he told me about that trip was colorful and comical. He described the snow as hurricane snow. Us Eastern Carolina flatlanders get sideways rain, not sideways snow. A real eye opener for him I believe. LOL. Next couple of days are gonna be pretty busy. I may call sometime Sunday.