Re: Bill Jenkins
 

I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Bill Jenkins in a few occasions. I also had the great fortune to enjoy listening to Jere Stahl tell a ton of stories about him, Jenkins, and Strickler, among others traveling across the country.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

A truly sad day. Now all my 3 heroes are gone, Lee Shepherd,John Lingenfelter and Bill.
Thanks for all you did for us Chevy guys and our sport ... Godspeed Mr.Jenkins.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

One Winternationals, probably over 20 years ago, I was in the pits doing some little flog on some stocker I had, my 409 Chevy buddy,Mitch Akers from San Diego was up, and we were immersed in what we were doing, and a tall and a short figure came up behind us.Turning around, it was Doug Marion, Super Chevy Magazine editor, and with him was Bill Jenkins. We stopped what we were doing, Doug introduced us both to da Grump, and we were as suprised and astonished as we could be. I knew they knew each other, but it was a real suprise to meet them, especially the shorter of the two like that. We visited a bit, and off they went. We both shook hands with a real legend that day,and we will never forget that encounter at Pomona that day. All the stories, the legends, the incredible experiences that surrounds that man and his name are but a by-product of what he was all about. He was an absolute genius of the highest order.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

I got a friend to bribe him at the Grove a few years ago with two cigars to get him to sign
a book twice.With the Camaro and with the Black Arrow.Another legend we'll miss.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Grumpy, Dyno Don, Ronnie Sox...THE original PRO STOCK racers...never to be replaced...!!!!

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Very sad news, I'd just finished reading his authorized book "Grumpy's Toys" by Doug Boyce. It's a great read for all those who followed and admired Bill Jenkins over the years and his incredible accomplishments. Lots of stories, all his race cars and history well illustrated with photos including from his personal archives. One of the greats in drag racing, my prayers are with his family and friends...

God Bless,

Grant Eldridge
E/SA 6650

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Bill was awesume, a true genius.... and what a hoot to hang out with. I enjoyed doing business with him for 30+ years. Gonna miss him...

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJpnz...layer_embedded

Just a quick tribute to Da Grump!

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

:(:( Another Legend is gone. Truly a sad day for drag racers, whether you are a chevy fan or not. I can see the match races now. Sox verses Landy, Jenkins verses Sox and so on and so on. I, too, just finished the "Grumpy's Toys" book recently. A great book to read and marvel at all that Bill accomplished, both on and off the track. Godspeed Bill and prayers to his family.

Re: Bill Jenkins
 

Them and Dandy Dick are all lining up for their match races upstairs while Buster is lighting the tree sending them off.

RIP Grumpy