50 Years of Racing

Jim Whitehead · 10-16-2015, 11:03 PM

I thought i would put a little spot Light on my friend Vic Santos. Vic Just Finished His 50th season of Drag racing. Vic has raced many brands and makes of cars over the years. From A GTO, to a Chevelle to his currant ride A Pontiac Firebird. Over the last 28 years Vic Has Worked hard to make the Pontiac 400 combo run so well. Like Last weekend at the Dutch Classic coming from the Number one qualifying spot with a 9.99 run on his 11.20 index in GT/IA to a Runner up finish to John Armstrong. Vic has won numerous races from Divisional to All Star races to National opens. Always putting his Firebird in the top 16 of Qualifying, along with several number one spots. CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND ON 50 GREAT YEARS OF RACING.!!! I hope you go for 55.

Mark Callanan · 10-17-2015, 05:46 AM

Congrats Vic..

Lee Valentine · 10-17-2015, 06:10 AM

Welcome to the club, just finished my 52 year. Hope you have many more,

Rsmith38 · 10-17-2015, 08:11 AM

Congrats Vic

Bob Salemi
Stk 1051 At least I have more years than you! 54

oldskool · 10-17-2015, 10:09 AM

Congrats Vic !

And THANKS for running Pontiac power, LONG after GM dumped it !

Dave Ribeiro · 10-17-2015, 12:57 PM

Congrats , to One of the Best Racer's out there !!!

Jim, I still think there's more in his fuel tank than 5 years ...

Vic, is like Fine Wine that just keeps getting better ......" Your the Best "

Frank Castros · 10-17-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Valentine

Welcome to the club, just finished my 52 year. Hope you have many more,

Congratulations to Vic who I met many years ago at Epping.

Also to Lee, I remember when you and your dad raced together at Dover.

dean ribeiro · 10-17-2015, 05:19 PM

Having raced with "the Professor" for just a few years, I have learned a great deal about Drag Racing, Race Car Preparation, maintenance and weather evaluation/ET Predictions. To say that Vic is meticulous in his attention to detail, is an understatement! He is a "true racer" who enjoys building and preparing his Pontiac as much as driving it. His success should not come as much of a surprise; as he works as hard as anyone out there! 50 years of Racing is clearly an amazing accomplishment- you have come a long way since the days of taking the rear end out of your street GTO on Friday nights so you could race that weekend!

Congrats my friend! I wish you many more years of racing success!

Greg Barsamian · 10-17-2015, 06:18 PM

"The Professor" has forgotten more than most know!
Congratulations on 50 years of Racing Vic!

Just left NED where his old Chevelle is still competing with the CMDR today!

Dean said it best, To wish you many more years of Racing Success!

stock1080 · 10-17-2015, 06:53 PM

very glade to know and race him...outstanding

10-16-2015, 11:03 PM	#1
Jim Whitehead Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MA. Posts: 283 Likes: 148 Liked 147 Times in 39 Posts	50 Years of Racing I thought i would put a little spot Light on my friend Vic Santos. Vic Just Finished His 50th season of Drag racing. Vic has raced many brands and makes of cars over the years. From A GTO, to a Chevelle to his currant ride A Pontiac Firebird. Over the last 28 years Vic Has Worked hard to make the Pontiac 400 combo run so well. Like Last weekend at the Dutch Classic coming from the Number one qualifying spot with a 9.99 run on his 11.20 index in GT/IA to a Runner up finish to John Armstrong. Vic has won numerous races from Divisional to All Star races to National opens. Always putting his Firebird in the top 16 of Qualifying, along with several number one spots. CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND ON 50 GREAT YEARS OF RACING.!!! I hope you go for 55.

10-17-2015, 05:46 AM	#2
Mark Callanan Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: southern maine Posts: 382 Likes: 154 Liked 64 Times in 14 Posts	Re: 50 Years of Racing Congrats Vic.. __________________ Mark Callanan 1027 STK

10-17-2015, 06:10 AM	#3
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	Re: 50 Years of Racing Welcome to the club, just finished my 52 year. Hope you have many more, __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

10-17-2015, 08:11 AM	#4
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 50 Years of Racing Congrats Vic Bob Salemi Stk 1051 At least I have more years than you! 54

10-17-2015, 10:09 AM	#5
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: 50 Years of Racing Congrats Vic ! And THANKS for running Pontiac power, LONG after GM dumped it ! Attached Thumbnails

10-17-2015, 12:57 PM	#6
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 50 Years of Racing Congrats , to One of the Best Racer's out there !!! Jim, I still think there's more in his fuel tank than 5 years ... Vic, is like Fine Wine that just keeps getting better ......" Your the Best " __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

10-17-2015, 05:19 PM	#8
dean ribeiro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 512 Likes: 58 Liked 226 Times in 73 Posts	Re: 50 Years of Racing Having raced with "the Professor" for just a few years, I have learned a great deal about Drag Racing, Race Car Preparation, maintenance and weather evaluation/ET Predictions. To say that Vic is meticulous in his attention to detail, is an understatement! He is a "true racer" who enjoys building and preparing his Pontiac as much as driving it. His success should not come as much of a surprise; as he works as hard as anyone out there! 50 years of Racing is clearly an amazing accomplishment- you have come a long way since the days of taking the rear end out of your street GTO on Friday nights so you could race that weekend! Congrats my friend! I wish you many more years of racing success!

10-17-2015, 06:18 PM	#9
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,397 Likes: 684 Liked 402 Times in 93 Posts	Re: 50 Years of Racing "The Professor" has forgotten more than most know! Congratulations on 50 years of Racing Vic! Just left NED where his old Chevelle is still competing with the CMDR today! Dean said it best, To wish you many more years of Racing Success!

10-17-2015, 06:53 PM	#10
stock1080 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: malden,ma Posts: 245 Likes: 269 Liked 94 Times in 38 Posts	Re: 50 Years of Racing very glade to know and race him...outstanding