Class of 2012 NE Hot Rod Hall of Fame

Greg Barsamian · 07-26-2012, 07:36 AM

The Orientials car club is pleased to announce the 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee's to be honored on July 29th at New England Dragway

Ray Knight
Doug Juonis
John Healey
Bob Broadbent
Al Hoffman
Brian Batchelder

For the orientials race-there should be a few nitro car fire up's, Ed Pearsons AA/FA and Reggie Berniers Mr. Ed funny car, also the New England Dragway debut of Ernie Broughton's recreation of Richie Broughton's "Comanchee" Top Fuel car that was destroyed at NED in 1971

Just a reminder to be at the ASRA race and The New England Hot Rod "Hall of Fame Nationals, Sundayyyyyyyyyyy July 29th
Hall of Fame inductions rain or shine!

Ultimate Converter Concepts · 07-26-2012, 10:29 AM

Very cool deal, congrats to all the recipients. Best of luck to all the ASRA racers at the Epping meet.

barnca2010 · 07-26-2012, 02:41 PM

congratulations to Ray Knight and Bob Broadbent. I have known them since i was a little kid hangin out in my brothers pit at NED back in the late 70's and early 80's.

Don Fardie · 07-29-2012, 07:02 PM

Congrats to all the inductees into the Hall of Fame. A special congrats goes out to Bob Broadbent. Not only is he the truest example of a great sportsman of drag racing, but also a good friend and a mentor…… So well deserved. Also want to say congrats to John Healey. I have had the pleasure of knowing John over the last few years and it’s always a great time in listening to him reminisce of the old days. Now as far as Al, I placed bid on a driver’s side window off his funny car and won it at Indy one year. The only problem I had to have him re-do his signing of it. He wrote “To Dawn..Al Hoffman” Must have been my new England accent !!!!! LOL

Billy Harper · 07-29-2012, 07:10 PM

Congrats to bob I have know him since I was a little kid he is a great mentor and Drag racer .

Bill Pomponi · 08-02-2012, 11:47 AM

Congrats to Bob. Well deserved.

Congrats as well to the other inductees!!

07-26-2012, 07:36 AM	#1
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,385 Likes: 617 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Class of 2012 NE Hot Rod Hall of Fame The Orientials car club is pleased to announce the 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee's to be honored on July 29th at New England Dragway Ray Knight Doug Juonis John Healey Bob Broadbent Al Hoffman Brian Batchelder For the orientials race-there should be a few nitro car fire up's, Ed Pearsons AA/FA and Reggie Berniers Mr. Ed funny car, also the New England Dragway debut of Ernie Broughton's recreation of Richie Broughton's "Comanchee" Top Fuel car that was destroyed at NED in 1971 Just a reminder to be at the ASRA race and The New England Hot Rod "Hall of Fame Nationals, Sundayyyyyyyyyyy July 29th Hall of Fame inductions rain or shine!

07-26-2012, 10:29 AM	#2
Ultimate Converter Concepts Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cornelius, N.C. Posts: 404 Likes: 6 Liked 59 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Class of 2012 NE Hot Rod Hall of Fame Very cool deal, congrats to all the recipients. Best of luck to all the ASRA racers at the Epping meet. __________________ Lenny Croteau www.ultimateconverter.com Phone 704-892-6837

07-26-2012, 02:41 PM	#3
barnca2010 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 621 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Class of 2012 NE Hot Rod Hall of Fame congratulations to Ray Knight and Bob Broadbent. I have known them since i was a little kid hangin out in my brothers pit at NED back in the late 70's and early 80's.

07-29-2012, 07:02 PM	#4
Don Fardie Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakeville, Ma Posts: 253 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Class of 2012 NE Hot Rod Hall of Fame Congrats to all the inductees into the Hall of Fame. A special congrats goes out to Bob Broadbent. Not only is he the truest example of a great sportsman of drag racing, but also a good friend and a mentor…… So well deserved. Also want to say congrats to John Healey. I have had the pleasure of knowing John over the last few years and it’s always a great time in listening to him reminisce of the old days. Now as far as Al, I placed bid on a driver’s side window off his funny car and won it at Indy one year. The only problem I had to have him re-do his signing of it. He wrote “To Dawn..Al Hoffman” Must have been my new England accent !!!!! LOL __________________ Don Fardie 1582 F/S B/G

07-29-2012, 07:10 PM	#5
Billy Harper Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 275 Likes: 76 Liked 138 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Class of 2012 NE Hot Rod Hall of Fame Congrats to bob I have know him since I was a little kid he is a great mentor and Drag racer . __________________ BILLY HARPER

08-02-2012, 11:47 AM	#6
Bill Pomponi Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Granby, Connecticut Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Class of 2012 NE Hot Rod Hall of Fame Congrats to Bob. Well deserved. Congrats as well to the other inductees!!