Inspirational Father-Son Story about Jim and James Fontana
 

Story on NHRA.com "The Sports Report" about my father Jim Fontana and his recent ups and downs with cancer.

http://www.nhra.com/blog/the-sports-report/

I want to thank Kevin McKenna for taking the time to write this story about my father and myself. It means a lot to both of us and to our family. Anyone who gets a chance to read this, please check it out.

- James Fontana II

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Great story about a great family. Very nice people and thank you for serving our country as well.

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Great story for sure. Thanks for sharing and best wishes to you and your dad.

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By the way, I was at the summer nationals in 2014. I was leaving to go home and heard the announcer say that you won the final.

A big smile came over my face. I was very happy to hear that you and your dad had won.

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Great story, great family! Best wishes to your dad.

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James. Thank you for sharing this.

Jim is always one of my favorite people to see at the track.

Keep fighting Jim. See you soon!

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Sorry to hear this wishing your dad the best. It's been years since I left WNY, saw him run this car all the time at Lancaster, Cayuga and Empire, also at the Nationals we used to attend back in the late eighties/early nineties. Car was red if I recall back in the day. Your dad I believe bought pictures from me, was a really nice guys as I recall.
I should be cautious about this as spare time doesn't exist lately for me but I know I have pictures of the car back then, maybe your dad too, used to shoot for all the area WNY tracks in the late seventies-early eighties, maybe I can look through my stuff (Thousands of negatives and slides) and see what I have. Just don't hold your breath.....

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My father and I want to thank everyone for their kind words and positive thoughts and prayers.

Gary, that would be great if you could find some old shots of the car back then... and yes it was most certainly red lol. If you cant, that's ok, but taking the time to try and find them is very nice of you. let me know if you do..

- James Fontana II

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Great story! Should be an inspiration for us all. I enjoyed the long phone conversation from your dad ( I believe early 15) about the old 283. He was very helpful and insightful. Racing with family makes memories for a lifetime. Hope your dad continues the good fight and more success on the track.

Ed

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Great story---Never met either of them the father or the son however they are both WINNERS in my book regardless of their exploits on the track..More people should strive to be like them !!!!. Continued success to them both. FED 387

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Awesome story, and hope and pray for an even happier ending for you guys. Keep up the fight, and cherish every day and every moment...

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James, I have known your father for nearly 40 years. He is a great guy and I always enjoy our times together. As far as you, the apple didn't fall far from the tree. I hope to see you in the near future.

RC

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I'll Second That !!!

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x2

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Awesome story, and hope and pray for an even happier ending for you guys. Keep up the fight, and cherish every day and every moment...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN to that.

I am sure that each one of us has a story about Cancer and it's effects on us. I know I do, and wake up each day say Thank You my wife is still here.

I wish you guys the best in your fight and pray for a happy ending to this story.

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Very touching story about two great guys. I listened to your Englishtown win on the audiocast and celebrated with you along with many others.Good luck Jim and James.I really enjoy your friendship.

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James,

Very Nice story on you and your father. I also know the trials and tribulations of Multiple Myeloma as my Mother has been battling it for over a year now. It's a very, very rough form of cancer but, we will keep praying for him and your family. If you ever get the chance, stop over at a D1 race and say Hi. I don't make it too many of them due to taking care of mom but, should be at Atco and maybe Cecil.

Rob Keister
1198 S/Gas

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Rob,

That would be great to stop by and say hi at Atco, and to stop over at Cecil as well because my father will be there spectating.. thank you for your thoughts and prayers, I send thoughts and prayers back for your mother during this time.

- James Fontana II