Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits
 

Is there someone that stands out as the most ferocious driver when the helmet is on? But would give the shirt of his back in the pits. Somebody that's a real competitor, and a real good person that would be the first to help fix your car. I feel these attributes are present in most racers that I know. But there are probably some extremes out there. Here's a chance to say some nice things about someone!

Wade Mahaffey

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I would say most of the NHRA and IHRA racers are like that. Its their nature to be helpful. Their are a few in both associations who are one way though.

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At the GatorNat's, a few years ago, I watched Billy Nees work on his class competitors car all thursday afternoon. He picked the guy up over 3 tenths. Then the next day, the guy beats Billy for class! Don't ask Billy though, he'll just deny it. We all know how grumpy he can be...........................right, Eddie?

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I'd have to agree with Don.
I think Billy just loves the challenge, even if it might come back to bite him!
And those of us who know him know, the odder the car [ or the owner] the more intrigued he is.

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xs 3 for billy

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Billy was my first thought as well. Definitely for the off-track side of things. On the track, he used to be the most ferocious, but I don't think anyone's gotten him p*(&^ed off enough in awhile. :p But back in the day, he drove to Phoenix to win the Div. 1 Championship just because someone said the wrong thing. LOL

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I would say Lawrence Line, focused on race day, has taken many a broken competitors trans.home ( incl. mine )worked half the night on it, had it back at 7am, and helped put it in.If your having problems at the track him or his boys are willing to help, seen it many a time. A real class act. gsa612

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Bob Morton and Steve Bridger, and all the Bridger bros. from Mo.

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He's not grumpy,he's socially challenged.:>):>)And he dresses funny.But he is a wizard with the wrenches.

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Billy's a wizard alright, and he has the hat to prove it..........cape and wand to follow!!!!!

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No wonder he likes me!....I think?

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I'd go with that one!!!!

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I really hate these popularity contest posts as there is so many good people out their in drag racing, both at IHRA & NHRA races, even at the local bracket racing tracks, so to ask who is and have 1 person to a question is a loaded question. All the people already spoke on here are great people, but in my book the list is a never ending list for the great people I have met and that has helped out.
Just my 2 cents.

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I'll chime in and vote for Keith Lynch and " The Lynch Mob" .

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There arent many racers who wouldnt help someone if they really need it. I for one have helped change tires on the side of the road of people I really didnt like, but we are all one big family. Real racers will help a real racer just about anytime........

Wait there is an exception.......I learned real quick Jr Dragster parents as a whole dont play by these rules.


Herb Jr

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Herb, it's the toxic cocktail mix....parents, kids and competition - I referee minor hockey; it's not pretty.

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Wait there is an exception.......I learned real quick Jr Dragster parents as a whole dont play by these rules.


Ok thats funny,and honest.I can hardly wait for my kids to race big cars.Thanks for the laugh Herb.

Kevin

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Besides Billy Goat I'd have to add someone most familiar in Div. 1,my friend Tom Goldman.Many of you know Tom and Kathy.I've been at the track and it's a wonder he can get any work done on his stuff due to all the work he does on other peoples stuff.
Doesn't matter if it's Super categories,S/SS,other race cars,tow vehicles,pit vehicles
or whatever.
He actually cut back last year a bit and concentrated on what he had to do for himself and
it proved tobe a good decision.He had a great year.
Thanks Tom for all the help you've given this mechanically declined wanna be stock racer.Thanks Kathy and Holley too.

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Yeah! Good choice, Eddie. Tom can always "hide" in my motorhome, when he needs to "get away"! He and Billy can throw a few "brain farts" around. Soupie showes up occassionally and the three of them can argue.....er.....discuss.........yeah, that's it......discuss a problem or two.

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I agree about Tom and Billy. I also want to put in a word for Bob Huettman and Steve Ambrose and the late Rey Argenta-I've never met any group of racers kinder than them.

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You don't want me anywhere near your wrenches, but I gladly offer driving tips in the pits! :p

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Beard! Put down the screwdriver and back away from the toolbox!

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NEVER!!!

Wait... this is a screwdriver?!

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Don't feel bad Michael, he says the same thing to me!

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How about Ed Merkle or Dave LeBrun Mr. Himes

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OK LOL This is almost hysterical!!!

upon much debate within our home, mostly me talking to myself and my wife looking at me strangly we have decided that our votes go to 5 people in no particular order..

1. Bob Dennis
2. Peter Biondo
3. Brenda / Bill Grubbs
4. Mickey Whaley
5. Kevin Helms

Congrats for making the Triple J Motorsports & Machine, top 5!!!!!

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Well 1201, I'm sure there are a lot of guys that'll help you in the pits. Big Ed and Dave are certainly on the list for many. Heck, I'll give you all the help I can, any time. Just not sure I know enough to be helpful. Last year, at Belle Rose, Soupy had to repair something on my car after every round, and kept saying he was gonna tell Billy on me!

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Back to the original text:

Bob Glidden and David Rampy.

JimR

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I'll say this Billy will tear your *** if your doing something that will make the car go slower!!

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OK guys, the secret's out and I'm the greatest damned thing since Mother Theresa. Now let's cut it out. Nitro Joe is right in that on any given day ALMOST any Racer will help another Racer. The ones that won't help another Racer in need are probably there for the "Alternative Lifestyle Weekend" anyway.

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See...................I told you he was grumpy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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OK Billy - You're right up there as far as good guys go - hell , you've even helped me a time or two ..............but you're no Mother Theresa ..........I'll stop there .

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Isn't being on Triple J Motorsports list like being 2nd place in a Deliverance Session???? Hands down That Mother Billy Nees for older generation, But I think THE PUP deserves honorable mention for this younger generation. DD

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Well.. not sure about Deliverance however what I do know is that is who we think would make the list. Not sure if that was meant to get a reaction, but you are going to be disappointed because I am sure the following is not the reaction you would be looking for from me.. A lot of you might think that I have been rough and tumble or even down right rude. You may think I cant get everything together as far as our car is concerned and this is what I will say to this.

When I started racing I did not know much about the sport or the mechanics behind it. As the years have passed I have grown as a person, a driver, and an engine builder. As of late I have taken over the engine building from my aging father. We have found a lot of things that were done in error and I believe that we have those fixed at this point.

While we have struggled we have learned. While we have learned we have grown in maturity. Growing has also brought experience.
There have also been circumstances that have been beyond our control that have affected our racing. We are approaching this up and coming season with a new outlook and missions and goals that have and will continue to make our sponsors happy..

We are glad that while we are still learning the business of racing and look forward to many more years to come. I also hope that one day, there will be another thread about this and they will place our name on it, and I DOUBT it will be about the movie Deliverance.... JUST SAYIN!!!

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what about old man schindler,kenny aka floorboard
or mr laugh larry pritchett


ok so i added the nick names on my own but racing with these two over the years has been a blast jim

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Dave Lebrun.

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I'll buy that!

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Dave Lebrun is a great gentleman but if you raced him heads up in A/SA you better have been ready. I learned this more than once.

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Harry Holton: 2 or 3 of his cars were still in the Hemi Challenge at Indy a few years ago, but he was over in Darrell Marvel's pit helping us diagnose an ignition problem. Darrell was slated to race one of his cars in the next round! The biggest race of the year and Mr. Holton was helping his competition make the next round - a class act for sure.