RIP Mr Blue Max - Page 2

Wayne W · 10-21-2014, 01:26 PM

RIP. I can still see him at Indy in 79 in the stands betting on the SS time trials. I'm not sure if the guys were betting on the car colours or what because I don't think they knew a SS/JA Camaro from a SS/DA Camaro , it was just who got to the finish line first. He had a lot of fun with the fans that day.

Marvin Robinson · 10-21-2014, 01:51 PM

The Blue Max was one of my favorites, and I remember seeing Raymond almost every week as part of the Coca Cola Cavalcade of Funny Cars at "Smokin" US 30 dragstrip on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sunday, Sunday, Sundaaaaayyyy. He will be missed, RIP

Mark Yacavone · 10-21-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne W

RIP. I can still see him at Indy in 79 in the stands betting on the SS time trials. I'm not sure if the guys were betting on the car colours or what because I don't think they knew a SS/JA Camaro from a SS/DA Camaro , it was just who got to the finish line first. He had a lot of fun with the fans that day.

He would bet with us in the stands at Englishtown, too.
Lee Sheperd once in a while too..
(isn't that right, Tommy Sheehan?)

Raymond seemed like a regular guy.. RIP

blkjack · 10-21-2014, 08:20 PM

Ray speaks at 12:11 from 1979 World Finals. This race decided the FC Championship for Raymond Beadle.

qflash · 10-21-2014, 09:00 PM

When I was stationed in England I raced at Santa Pod. Ray and the team would come over to race and sell their last year's car to the track owned. Water Bed Fred would come over to our pits and get ice as we had the only supply at the track. Sure will miss Ray. A great racer and a great guy.
Ron

10-21-2014, 01:26 PM	#11
Wayne W Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 91 Likes: 8 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: RIP Mr Blue Max RIP. I can still see him at Indy in 79 in the stands betting on the SS time trials. I'm not sure if the guys were betting on the car colours or what because I don't think they knew a SS/JA Camaro from a SS/DA Camaro , it was just who got to the finish line first. He had a lot of fun with the fans that day.

10-21-2014, 01:51 PM	#12
Marvin Robinson Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gary, IN Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: RIP Mr Blue Max The Blue Max was one of my favorites, and I remember seeing Raymond almost every week as part of the Coca Cola Cavalcade of Funny Cars at "Smokin" US 30 dragstrip on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sunday, Sunday, Sundaaaaayyyy. He will be missed, RIP __________________ Marvin Robinson 3188 STK/SS

10-21-2014, 08:20 PM	#14
blkjack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belle Vernon, PA Posts: 281 Likes: 25 Liked 51 Times in 16 Posts	Re: RIP Mr Blue Max Ray speaks at 12:11 from 1979 World Finals. This race decided the FC Championship for Raymond Beadle. Last edited by blkjack; 10-21-2014 at 08:27 PM.

10-21-2014, 09:00 PM	#15
qflash Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raised in PA, Live in San Angelo, TX Posts: 68 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: RIP Mr Blue Max When I was stationed in England I raced at Santa Pod. Ray and the team would come over to race and sell their last year's car to the track owned. Water Bed Fred would come over to our pits and get ice as we had the only supply at the track. Sure will miss Ray. A great racer and a great guy. Ron