RIP Jim Meador

dahkahuna · 08-25-2023, 09:05 PM

With a profound sadness Jim passed away yesterday, condolences to his family and friends.

David Lee · 08-26-2023, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dahkahuna

With a profound sadness Jim passed away yesterday, condolences to his family and friends.

Wow, jim was a great man and racer

GTX JOHN · 08-26-2023, 01:57 AM

We are very sad to hear this.
Jim was a great Racer and his
Camaro whooped us more than once.

z28camaroman · 08-26-2023, 09:29 AM

Very sad to hear this. Jim was a great racer. He also loved the Ventures, we would always talk about music too. Rest in peace Jim.

Alan Roehrich · 08-26-2023, 01:20 PM

RIP, sir.

Carguy49 · 08-26-2023, 02:20 PM

I had the chance to meet Jim at Pacific Raceways many years ago. He didn't know me, but was a pleasure to talk with and just a nice guy. R.I.P. Jim and prayers for you family and many friends.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 08-26-2023, 04:40 PM

Very sorry to read this. He won Pomona a time or two, built a Grumpy Jenkins link a like white 67 Camaro, and he sure could make a 396 run. My condolences to all.

Carguy49 · 08-26-2023, 05:59 PM

Didn't Jim also own the Great White Whale '69 Chevelle that Toby Lang ran for several seasons?? I believe that car is now being run by Phil Mandella , jr.

MR DERBY CITY · 08-26-2023, 08:09 PM

Jim Meador was one of a kind. He was affectionately referred to as “Diamond Jim “. Jim had a passion for NHRA stock eliminator and music. He always built his own engines and would scoff at buying an engine from a professional race engine builder. His Camaro was a top runner in D/SA. Jim would play along side the Ventures from time to time. For you youngsters , the Ventures recorded the theme song for Hawaii 5-0 back in the day. Prayers for his wife, children and grandchildren . GODSPEED Diamond Jim !!!

David Lee · 08-26-2023, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Jim Meador was one of a kind. He was affectionately referred to as “Diamond Jim “. Jim had a passion for NHRA stock eliminator and music. He always built his own engines and would scoff at buying an engine from a professional race engine builder. His Camaro was a top runner in D/SA. Jim would play along side the Ventures from time to time. For you youngsters , the Ventures recorded the theme song for Hawaii 5-0 back in the day. Prayers for his wife, children and grandchildren . GODSPEED Diamond Jim !!!

Also Wipeout.

08-25-2023, 09:05 PM	#1
dahkahuna Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san dimas , calif Posts: 126 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	RIP Jim Meador With a profound sadness Jim passed away yesterday, condolences to his family and friends.

08-26-2023, 01:57 AM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,548 Likes: 2,247 Liked 1,889 Times in 582 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador We are very sad to hear this. Jim was a great Racer and his Camaro whooped us more than once. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

08-26-2023, 09:29 AM	#4
z28camaroman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 151 Likes: 0 Liked 92 Times in 2 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador Very sad to hear this. Jim was a great racer. He also loved the Ventures, we would always talk about music too. Rest in peace Jim.

08-26-2023, 01:20 PM	#5
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,948 Likes: 1,037 Liked 1,122 Times in 295 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador RIP, sir. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-26-2023, 02:20 PM	#6
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,861 Likes: 1,861 Liked 2,298 Times in 612 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador I had the chance to meet Jim at Pacific Raceways many years ago. He didn't know me, but was a pleasure to talk with and just a nice guy. R.I.P. Jim and prayers for you family and many friends. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-26-2023, 04:40 PM	#7
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,116 Likes: 166 Liked 655 Times in 209 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador Very sorry to read this. He won Pomona a time or two, built a Grumpy Jenkins link a like white 67 Camaro, and he sure could make a 396 run. My condolences to all.

08-26-2023, 05:59 PM	#8
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,861 Likes: 1,861 Liked 2,298 Times in 612 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador Didn't Jim also own the Great White Whale '69 Chevelle that Toby Lang ran for several seasons?? I believe that car is now being run by Phil Mandella , jr. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-26-2023, 08:09 PM	#9
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,361 Likes: 906 Liked 6,754 Times in 1,316 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador Jim Meador was one of a kind. He was affectionately referred to as “Diamond Jim “. Jim had a passion for NHRA stock eliminator and music. He always built his own engines and would scoff at buying an engine from a professional race engine builder. His Camaro was a top runner in D/SA. Jim would play along side the Ventures from time to time. For you youngsters , the Ventures recorded the theme song for Hawaii 5-0 back in the day. Prayers for his wife, children and grandchildren . GODSPEED Diamond Jim !!!