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I did forget about the Bobby Warren win at Atlanta. Cal Method reminded me of that last night.

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I'm thinking you were due!

Great job & congrats to you both.....I think they were warming up the paddles for Dave when your win light came on!

We'll celebrate some in Stanton.

Mike

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Job well done.
Congratulations from all of us at UMTR !

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Great Job Ben & Dave!!

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Congratulations, Ben and Dave!

As my car owner, Jim Meador, likes to tell people (and I'm sure he's told you a few times :)) he was there watching when you won the Nationals in 67.

Hopefully I'll see you guys at the races one of these days.


-Toby

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1967 Indy Nationals.....stock final....Ben Wenzel chasing down Ken Gunning's 57 G/S Wagon....

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...7&d=1245797725

And another of Ben and Dave...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...9&d=1245797725

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Congratulations, Ben and Dave! I think you can see from all of these posts, just how well liked you guys are! Enjoy it and do it again!

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Congratulations, Ben and Dave!

Brian Seibenick

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Congratulations, Ben and Dave, on winning Norwalk. Not only the same car that won Indy in 1967, but the same lettering and same car number!

I think that you've got the new record for longest span between National Event wins at 43 years over the 40 year record that Ed Sigmon set last year (1969-2009).

As far as the oldest winner, wasn't the late Ed Merkle 70 years old when he won Stock at Englishtown?

I'll bet Bob Frey or Bret Kepner will have the correct answers.

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Priceless win! Congratulations! That 1967 Camaro BETTER be on the cover of National Dragster!!! :)

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Great win. Your car and that first win are both especially meaningful for me as well, because 1967 was my first trip out to the "Nationals" at Indy. 3 friends and myself drove out together from central Ma. for the Labor Day wknd event to watch a number of local friends compete.....what a great time! I was 21. 43 yrs ago....how time flies. Seeing the above pics of your car going down Indy Raceway Park track was like being put into a time machine....Thanks for bringing back some great memories.... Your name and that '67 Camaro are now legends in this sport, for sure....enjoy it.

Warren Lederer. WJ :)

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Way to go Dave and Ben!!!! Was good to see you at Bristol, Dave. Hope to see you again this year.

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In 1967 at a points meet in Milan, Michigan, a kid with a Kodak camera was wandering through the pits when he spotted a brand new, really cool Z/28 Camaro headed for the staging lanes. Seeing that this kid was attempting to take a picture of the car as he was moving past him, a gracious, and rightfully proud Mr. Wenzel stopped the car and waited for the kid to take the picture. A quick wave of thanks and Mr. Wenzel was on his way. I'm not sure if that kid was more impressed with that moment or with the U.S. Nationals win later that year, but either way, some things just have a way of sticking with you. It was really good to see you guys get the win this past weekend. A big CONGRATS to Dave and Ben.... from the kid with the camera.

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Old guys DO rule!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure it's not the last!

gj

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Hey benny !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From 43 years ago almost!

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Brilliant suggestion JB!! --Maybe that old sled could bring near Ray Allen money and you old farts could retire--LOL

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Love it Benton!! You and Dave did a great job!!

Merc & Keen

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nice job way to go ben and dave on another win

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Congrats Ben and Dave. I saw you win in 1967 and wish I could have seen this one too. Great job and hope to see you win a few more.