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I just made a post today on the thread about Clem's passing. When Nancy Wilson, East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame, called be to tell me of Clem's passing, we started talking about how many "Old Racers" have passed away in the 11 years of the Reunion. It is a very long list. During this Holiday Season, if you have friends or even relatives who are "Old Racers" contact them and just talk about the old days of drag racing. They will enjoy telling you about how it was back in the early days. The stories you can hear are priceless and to quote the late Ronnie Sox, "the racers today can't possibly have as much fun as we had back in those days."

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Yes we will.........lol

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I can't speak for the young folks, but I'm still having fun racing! Of course, a lot of the things we all used to do wouldn't go over too well in this day and age. I look back sometimes and think "was I really that crazy?"

So many great memories, of so many great friends, doing so many great things! It's what keeps me going!

Lew
Old Drag Racer!

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Ditto to Lew. I'm gonna get better this year. I have resolved to change no (human) body parts this year. And I have resolved to beat Slate this year. And I am going to finish higher than Kevin on some unknown list. That about takes care of the year.

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Jeff, if you beat Slate I hope you will tell me how to do it. LOL

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I have to grow older, but I don't have to grow up.

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I'm with you on that one Lee....

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I'm having even more fun now - I have my son to share it with.

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Hope you realize what a lucky man you are sir! Jim


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We're not here for a long time..We're here for a good time!

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the 2013 season will be my parents 49th year of NHRA racing and over 50 yrs of drag racing. They are getting up there but still having fun and going rounds. and what is neat I'm there to watch every minute of it. This shot is from a month ago as they did a show at the local vocational school where I graduated from in Shelby,Ohio
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That's cool Nitro!!! I hope I can say that someday.

Mark I like that saying! Pretty cool!

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2013 will be 46 year of drag racing and yes out there with my son and grandsons I am truly a lucky man.

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48 years for me and i just turned 59 last month..........i started out with my parents taking me to the drag strip on Sundays and leaving me there to work at tech booth (shoe polish boy) marking classes on cars At 12 years young and it went from there to a longgggg relationship with drag racing....I do not regret it at all...Best sport in the world..........

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well lets see,i raced at vineland in 1960.i'm 71 & if i can get my car back together,i'll still kept doing it!

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You are very lucky! I can vouch for that. I had been racing with my dad "Corky Jordan" from as early as I can remember. We really started getting into NHRA racing in 1978 when he bought the ZOOOOOMER. This was the best time of my life. I really miss being with him but he is with my mother now. God bless them. "Corky Jordan 1943-2010"

Enjoy this time with your son, I know he is!

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I am just a Rookie , 51 years .

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I'm still going strong. First raced at Pomona with a flag man in '58. I don't know if it's more fun now, but I can afford it more.

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First real drag race was Stout field Indy as spectator in High School 1959. Ohio George ran his 34 ford and the 56 Chevy tow truck also. Edgewater as spectator. Indy 1961 as spectator.. First racing in 1968 with Indy class 1971, Retiring from racing in 1998.Loved it still do as a class car.

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2013 will be my 50th year of doing this hope to race many more,66 years young.

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April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years. :)

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I don't believe it... Let's see the picture!

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Mark, If I could find one which I think is a total impossibility ---- I'm sure it would be a tintype. :)

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I started in October 1964 at age 15 and got kicked out till March 1965. What Fun !!!!!!!!!!

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Always enjoyed listening to the racing stories and their personal views about the changes that have transpired from some of the older guys such as Pete Kost, Vic Hobbs, Jim Waldo, Don Wann and Dave Wren.

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My father was a racer and took me to my first race in 1966. Been hooked ever since. Wow, I guess I'll be starting my 47th season in 2013 !

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My dad's first race car was built in 1965 and every time it was hooked to a homemade tow bar, an eager 7yr boy was ready to go! I have been hooked ever since. Dad will be 80 early next year and still has the desire and fever. Unfortunately his back will not allow him to drive, however he saw his grandson get behind the wheel this summer. It was really a special time to see the making of a 3rd generation drag racer!

Ed

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Started racing at Montomery, NY. in 1958. Periodiclly "retire", and then return, a couple of years later. Ran mostly "stock", now brackets.

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Rich, you're just a youngster compared to Pop Fordyce, I think he's 76 and still kicking our butts on the track!
I'm 59 and been going to the track since '61,and racing since,'70.