Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits

Wade Mahaffey · 01-06-2011, 11:09 AM

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

X-TECH MAN · 01-06-2011, 11:23 AM

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.

Don Himes · 01-06-2011, 11:53 AM

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?

Tom Goldman · 01-06-2011, 12:04 PM

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.

jim powers · 01-06-2011, 12:26 PM

xs 3 for billy

Michael Beard · 01-06-2011, 12:46 PM

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.

But back in the day, he drove to Phoenix to win the Div. 1 Championship just because someone said the wrong thing. LOL

gsa612 · 01-06-2011, 01:19 PM

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

randy wilson · 01-06-2011, 01:42 PM

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

Ed Fernandez · 01-06-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Himes

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?

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

Don Himes · 01-06-2011, 02:42 PM

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

01-06-2011, 11:09 AM	#1
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	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

01-06-2011, 11:23 AM	#2
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits 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.

01-06-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
Don Himes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Port Charlotte, Fla. Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits 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? __________________ Don Himes 2075

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Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,476 Likes: 889 Liked 882 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits 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. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

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jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 359 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits xs 3 for billy

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Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits 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. But back in the day, he drove to Phoenix to win the Div. 1 Championship just because someone said the wrong thing. LOL __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-06-2011, 01:19 PM	#7
gsa612 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 100th Meridian Posts: 569 Likes: 116 Liked 280 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits 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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randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits Bob Morton and Steve Bridger, and all the Bridger bros. from Mo. __________________ don,t have one

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Don Himes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Port Charlotte, Fla. Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits Billy's a wizard alright, and he has the hat to prove it..........cape and wand to follow!!!!! __________________ Don Himes 2075