Class Act!

Shadylane · 03-05-2018, 10:25 PM

Racing this last weekend at Wildhorse Pass my car wouldn't start in the staging lanes second round of Stock. I was paired up with Jon Irving in his wagon. After trying to push out of the way and running out of time to do anything about it, Jon sent his son over with a UTV and cables to jump my car. It started and I got to make my pass against Jon, which I lost.
Jon and his family are a class act in my opinion.

Thanks Gentlemen, Kelly Lane

Pete Lanciers · 03-06-2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadylane

Racing this last weekend at Wildhorse Pass my car wouldn't start in the staging lanes second round of Stock. I was paired up with Jon Irving in his wagon. After trying to push out of the way and running out of time to do anything about it, Jon sent his son over with a UTV and cables to jump my car. It started and I got to make my pass against Jon, which I lost.
Jon and his family are a class act in my opinion.

Thanks Gentlemen, Kelly Lane

I’ll second that opinion, Kelly!

GTX JOHN · 03-06-2018, 01:15 AM

My pleasure and we are happy to help.

We did not make a 5 Hour tow to make a single......No challenge or fun in that!

Congrats on you #1 performance only second time out!

John Irving Sr.

Mike Pearson · 03-06-2018, 08:16 AM

This is what class racing is all about.

nhramnl · 03-06-2018, 08:27 AM

QUOTE: This is what class racing is all about.

Certainly used to be anyway. It was only partially about the chance to win, collect a Wally and get a few bucks. It was also about the opportunity to participate in a challenging contest, based on smarts and hard work. And as John says, you didn't want to win at the other guy's expense. Even in today's incredibly f**ked-up world, character never goes out of style. Hats off to you, John.

killintime6968 · 03-06-2018, 03:23 PM

When we help each other We all win.

voltdr · 03-06-2018, 03:38 PM

I've heard some cases where NHRA would not allow jump starting a car in stock. Glad it worked out for you.
Dan

SSGN · 03-07-2018, 07:10 AM

The world still has some good people. Class in Class racing.

mopargilley · 03-15-2018, 01:53 AM

Saw that!

Frank Castros · 03-15-2018, 09:40 PM

GTX John is the epitome of a class racer.

03-06-2018, 01:15 AM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,483 Times in 697 Posts	Re: Class Act! My pleasure and we are happy to help. We did not make a 5 Hour tow to make a single......No challenge or fun in that! Congrats on you #1 performance only second time out! John Irving Sr. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 03-06-2018 at 01:18 AM.

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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,446 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Class Act! This is what class racing is all about. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

03-06-2018, 08:27 AM	#5
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Class Act! QUOTE: This is what class racing is all about. Certainly used to be anyway. It was only partially about the chance to win, collect a Wally and get a few bucks. It was also about the opportunity to participate in a challenging contest, based on smarts and hard work. And as John says, you didn't want to win at the other guy's expense. Even in today's incredibly f**ked-up world, character never goes out of style. Hats off to you, John.

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killintime6968 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Whitecourt,Alberta,Canada Posts: 236 Likes: 4,633 Liked 91 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Class Act! When we help each other We all win. __________________ Bruce Cameron 68 Nova 396 E/S 68 Camaro SS/? ex Checkmate Modified

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voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Class Act! I've heard some cases where NHRA would not allow jump starting a car in stock. Glad it worked out for you. Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

03-05-2018, 10:25 PM	#1
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 203 Likes: 268 Liked 171 Times in 51 Posts	Class Act! Racing this last weekend at Wildhorse Pass my car wouldn't start in the staging lanes second round of Stock. I was paired up with Jon Irving in his wagon. After trying to push out of the way and running out of time to do anything about it, Jon sent his son over with a UTV and cables to jump my car. It started and I got to make my pass against Jon, which I lost. Jon and his family are a class act in my opinion. Thanks Gentlemen, Kelly Lane

03-07-2018, 07:10 AM	#8
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Class Act! The world still has some good people. Class in Class racing. __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

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mopargilley Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 104 Likes: 35 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Class Act! Saw that!

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Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,970 Likes: 2,584 Liked 2,718 Times in 958 Posts	Re: Class Act! GTX John is the epitome of a class racer.