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BILL TAYLOR 04-29-2020 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman (Post 613454)
Having come of age in the era of most race cars having names I toyed with a couple for my Willys , none that ever came to life
It took an offhand comment from a certain ProStock racer from Malvern to coin the
" Bullets to Spare " name that the Willys and now the Vette wear.
After breaking an engine [AMC back then] the first day of a Maple Grove divisional race I went home and thrashed an engine together out of whatever I had .
When I got back the next day ,I was pitted next to Paul Thimm and Kevin Robb . Jenkins was there with them and casually walked by my car and said, How many spare AMC bullets do you have ?
Bill's unwitting contribution to my racing program !
Let's not forget all the "Grumpy's Toys"!

JHeath 04-29-2020 10:37 PM
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Don't forget Missiles!

Legendary Mopar Missile Pro Stock

Currently active in Div. 7:

Several California Missiles (Loge Family)

Motown Missile (Luneauk)

1/2 dozen Nevada Missiles in our Garage = Looks like Silo


I remember from Louisiana = Misguided Missile (Sid Bonnecarre
Aspen Wagon O/SA)
My son came up with this for my 2010 Cobra jet clone, we live in Minneapolis,Mn known as the mill city, where General Mills, Pillsbury, and Cargill got their start.

Rory McNeil 04-30-2020 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Wayne Scraba (Post 613549)
My old pal, the late Zenon ("ZK") Kotelko in the C/SM Nite Rider in the near lane. I actually owned that car for awhile. I miss ZK a lot. He was a great character. I also miss Modified Eliminator a bunch too....
Wayne, when was ZK racing this car? First time I ever seen him was at Mission in the mid 70s, but at that time he had a red 64 or 65 Chevelle , also called "Nite Rider". He came out to visit another transplanted Saskatchewan racer, Randy Swain. When he came out, another Sask. racer came with him, bringing along his AMX S/S car.

MAURICE BLENDHEIM 04-30-2020 03:23 AM
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Continuing the "RAT" theme, at Mission Raceway in the 70s, there was a 396 66 Chevelle with "Aristo-RAT" lettered on the doors. Other locals included "Suddenly", "Blue Heaven" Last Chance" "Sweet Revenge", "Street Kleaner", "Frantic Affair", "Kid Dyno Mite", "Catch 22", "Rapid Rickshaw", "Tantrum", "Infinity", "Green Mosquito", "Blue Bolt", "Gold Rush" and "Fido Wagon" , among many others. Even if you didn`t know who the owner or driver was, chances are the car name stuck in your head. Obviously some stuck in mine!
What about that Falcon you had ? “Sunday Driver”

kansas stocker 04-30-2020 08:37 AM
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The "Monster Mash" car was probably my favorite in my younger days.

Dave Casey 04-30-2020 09:18 AM
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Tons a Fun, Charlene and Gary Woods wagon

Wine Wagon , Johnny Wojo's wagon

Hacksaw 04-30-2020 09:38 AM
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Saw this one on a bracket car, Time Despair

richie 2 04-30-2020 09:46 AM
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old days favorites during the MOLSON Le Grandnationls @ sanair were "One more time" nova, "Godzilla" 55 chevy and of coarse keener/mecure classic "checkmate" ...oh man I miss the good times there...

John Dinkel 04-30-2020 10:04 AM
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When I was in the Army in 1969 at Fort Benning Georgia I would go To Phenix Dragway.
There was this 57 Chevy Sedan Delivery called Lil Thumper. Had a rabbit on the door. I always liked this car.

outlaw 04-30-2020 11:16 AM
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Not a class car but trusty steed is named Outlaw been that since 1965.

Frank Castros 04-30-2020 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Roy Kinslow (Post 613556)
One of my favorites was "Endless Journey" on a mopar that used to run brackets at Englishtown owned by George Masebrook (spelling?) Haven't seen or heard of him in years, hope he is well.
I remember that car. I hope someone here has a photo of it.

Wayne Scraba 04-30-2020 12:37 PM
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Wayne, when was ZK racing this car? First time I ever seen him was at Mission in the mid 70s, but at that time he had a red 64 or 65 Chevelle , also called "Nite Rider". He came out to visit another transplanted Saskatchewan racer, Randy Swain. When he came out, another Sask. racer came with him, bringing along his AMX S/S car.
Rory....I bought the Camaro as a roller from ZK in 1977 or so. ZK used the proceeds to go toward the purchase of the Chevelle. IIRC, that red Chevelle was actually the old Bodnarchuk and Woods car out of Manitoba...and at the time, it was truly bad to the bone (held the record multiple times - note the decklid in the photo below). ZK and Larry (the guy with the Super Stock AMX) both worked the counter at Midwest Automotive in Saskatoon, SK. Randy Swain did quite a bit of machining for me in the Seventies.

Al Bodnarchuk (who is on this site) can correct me if I'm wrong on the lineage of ZK's Chevelle.

First pic is of ZK under the Chevelle ("Nite Rider II"):

The next fuzzy Instamatic photo is of ZK racing Gary Waldner (aka "Waldo") heads up. Waldo's car was named "Mr. Magoo". It was a really nice car for the era:

Tons of ancient memories! Take care Rory....

gsa612 04-30-2020 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil (Post 613573)
Wayne, when was ZK racing this car? First time I ever seen him was at Mission in the mid 70s, but at that time he had a red 64 or 65 Chevelle , also called "Nite Rider". He came out to visit another transplanted Saskatchewan racer, Randy Swain. When he came out, another Sask. racer came with him, bringing along his AMX S/S car.
I would say early 70's,he then ran the S/STK Chevelle.His last car was a 3rd gen.S/STK Camaro.I used to split motel costs with him and Ernie Penner when we ran down south.ZK passed on way too soon!...gsa612

Mike Jones 04-30-2020 02:03 PM
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Al Peters` L/M stick 69 Camaro..." Endless Flight"

Al Bodnarchuk 04-30-2020 02:14 PM
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we bought the car from Val Hedworth after after a towing accident in Utah.....painted it black with white stripe and called it Lil stinker !:o:o I will try find a picture ,,,,

Wayne Scraba 04-30-2020 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Al Bodnarchuk (Post 613623)
we bought the car from Val Hedworth after after a towing accident in Utah.....painted it black with white stripe and called it Lil stinker !:o:o I will try find a picture ,,,,
Dates me...I remember it in black and white! Wasn't there a little skunk graphic on it?

WS

gsa612 04-30-2020 05:31 PM
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we bought the car from Val Hedworth after after a towing accident in Utah.....painted it black with white stripe and called it Lil stinker !:o:o I will try find a picture ,,,,
Big Al,how about 3 Stinkers...LOL...gsa612

gsa612 04-30-2020 05:49 PM
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Eddie Wohl's "DORZ GALORE". White 55 chevy 4 door S/Stk'r from SD.Ran in the mid 70's...gsa612

TERRY HEMBREE 04-30-2020 09:03 PM
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My hometown hero growing up was the "Strip Teaser" driven by Howard Neal and owned by Bob Thomas Oil.

Stan Weiss 05-01-2020 02:48 AM
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Ramchargers High and Mighty

Stan

Isaac Zane 05-01-2020 08:57 AM
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As Jim went from a 69 Camaro Z/28 with a smallblock to an Opel GT with a Buick V6, he went with the name "Wind of Change". With that Buick V6 being a 3.8 Liter engine, the name "Gallon of Go" was entertained also, along with "Buzzin' Half Dozen".

brian schuetta 05-01-2020 09:35 AM
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“ No Big Thing” 427 BBC Vespa. “ Vanishing Vega “ this car is about to return to the track. And a favorite car of mine “ Black Magic” black 69’ Camaro ran brackets and SG around Chicago area. Would add the owners name but I probably won’t spell it right.

BG56 05-01-2020 09:46 AM
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George Massabrook (sp)https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...2b&oe=5ED2E1BF
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Originally Posted by Roy Kinslow (Post 613556)
One of my favorites was "Endless Journey" on a mopar that used to run brackets at Englishtown owned by George Masebrook (spelling?) Haven't seen or heard of him in years, hope he is well.

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S 05-01-2020 02:02 PM
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Dads car was always called the ZOOOOOMER

Jimbo17 05-01-2020 02:23 PM
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Back in the mid 60's Dick Moroso car was named the
Yankee Cheater in gold leaf on the top of the rear fender area.


He received a lot of crap over the name and decided to change within a few months.


It seems the tech guy's thought he was cheating for real and started looking very close at the car.


Jimbo

jmantle 05-01-2020 04:53 PM
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Continuing the "RAT" theme, at Mission Raceway in the 70s, there was a 396 66 Chevelle with "Aristo-RAT" lettered on the doors. Other locals included "Suddenly", "Blue Heaven" Last Chance" "Sweet Revenge", "Street Kleaner", "Frantic Affair", "Kid Dyno Mite", "Catch 22", "Rapid Rickshaw", "Tantrum", "Infinity", "Green Mosquito", "Blue Bolt", "Gold Rush" and "Fido Wagon" , among many others. Even if you didn`t know who the owner or driver was, chances are the car name stuck in your head. Obviously some stuck in mine!
Rory, found a picture of Mikes car. Mike's a sign painter, the Gold Rush was done in gold leaf.
Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

Rory McNeil 05-01-2020 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jmantle (Post 613713)
Rory, found a picture of Mikes car. Mike's a sign painter, the Gold Rush was done in gold leaf.
Jim Mantle V/SA 6632
Jim, Mike Bowyer lived a few blocks from our house in Delta, I still remember seeing him drive that car past our house, all lettered up, and sounding cooler than hell. Made a big impression on my then adolescent mind! I seem to recall there was more stickers and possibly different lettering on the 57, did it look different over the years?

Rod Greene 05-01-2020 05:48 PM
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Some I remember Riddler, Red Light Bandit, Steel City Missile,Midnite Rider, Firemans Quickie,Gold Digger, Wild Turkey, Crazy Horse, Daddys Toy, Potent Pony, Ratical

John Kissel 05-01-2020 06:51 PM
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A few E=Town regulars; It's Dynamate - Dominick Rinaldi '64 Beledere wagon SSGA?, Just Me, Carl Bennett '67 or '68 Camaro SS/I, Nazy Crate, Nate Cohen, '66 or '67 Fairlane SS/D, and Led Zepplin, '70? Plymouth SuperBird SS/GA, YOU HOO II, '57 Sedan Delivery, Wayne & Danny Jessel, and Banana I, Frank Iaconico '57 Chevy. Mystery Bird, '67 FireBird from Miller Pontiac Cadillac, my car for 40 yrs. That's what I can remember for now. John KisselK242

Frank Castros 05-01-2020 06:59 PM
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Didn't Sal Biondo drive the SST Nova named "Bat out of Hell"?

Timetraveler 05-01-2020 07:31 PM
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I have had "TIME TRAVELER" on mine for twenty five years running in stock and brackets. My brother had a chevy II H/MP called "FRUSTRATION".

Rick Unterseh 05-01-2020 07:39 PM
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I wanted to get into Stock eliminator since I started racing, I told my ex-wife that it was a dream of mine to race at divisionals and eventually a National event. She said it was nothing but a pipedream and I should concentrate on making more money. I finally built a car with lots of help from Neil Smedley and Jess Suter, while I was building it, someone asked what I was gonna name it, and I wasn't sure at the time. I mumbled something about my dream is almost there and I had to explain what I meant. It was unanimous, PIPEDREAM became the name. I haven't won a divisional or a National yet, and I will keep trying. I was #1 qualifier at a National, and was featured in a Pontiac magazine and I had to send a copy of the magazine to each of the kids and to the ex wife certified mail, so I know she got it.

The Hawk 05-01-2020 08:48 PM
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I wanted to get into Stock eliminator since I started racing, I told my ex-wife that it was a dream of mine to race at divisionals and eventually a National event. She said it was nothing but a pipedream and I should concentrate on making more money.......It was unanimous, PIPEDREAM became the name. I haven't won a divisional or a National yet, and I will keep trying. I was #1 qualifier at a National, and was featured in a Pontiac magazine and I had to send a copy of the magazine...... and to the ex wife certified mail, so I know she got it.
Awesome and good for you Rick!

Keith 944 05-01-2020 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 613723)
Didn't Sal Biondo drive the SST Nova named "Bat out of Hell"?
Didn't know that, i do remember Pete drove "canned heat"
a few of my faves were Good ol charlie brown, teachers pet, and a few of my own were: another man's treasure and my mistress

Mark Yacavone 05-01-2020 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 613723)
Didn't Sal Biondo drive the SST Nova named "Bat out of Hell"?
Joe Foster's Bat out of Hell .... Black 63-64 Nova HT ..Inspired by the record album, I assume.

MR DERBY CITY 05-01-2020 09:31 PM
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How about Methods Marauder .....or did I dream this one evening ??

John Dinkel 05-02-2020 09:29 AM
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How about The Tanker.

Tom Goldman 05-02-2020 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 613723)
Didn't Sal Biondo drive the SST Nova named "Bat out of Hell"?
Don't remember Sal driving Joe Foster's Bat Out of Hell Nova , but I believe the starter of this thread ,Johnny D. did drive it on a few occasions .
John , correct me if I'm mistaken.

Rich Biebel 05-02-2020 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 613723)
Didn't Sal Biondo drive the SST Nova named "Bat out of Hell"?

You are probably thinking of Peter driving Don Rudolphs Chevy II, "Canned Heat" I'm pretty sure he won at least 1 Division Title in it....

The "BAT" as we used to call it was a great car and Joe Foster was a great guy and racer. He won the Pro Et division title around 1984 and tied for the Division S/ST title around the same era.

The car was wrecked at Atco when either an axle broke or wheel studs and the tire got under the car and it rolled.

"Tempus Fugit" was always one of my favorites....Rick Wolfe....A Mopar SS'er……..Latin for Time Flys….

My good friend Ted Razmus Nova……."Razoom" Often mistaken for Ed Racis C/SM car.....same color, same hood scoop....

G Schenck 05-02-2020 11:12 AM
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I know Dwight will remember these:

Randy Heer's Olds Spirit { 53 olds ) and Clyde Robillard's Hell's Hemi


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