Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits

herbjr · 01-06-2011, 08:07 PM

There arent many racers who wouldnt help someone if they really need it. I for one have helped change tires on the side of the road of people I really didnt like, but we are all one big family. Real racers will help a real racer just about anytime........

Wait there is an exception.......I learned real quick Jr Dragster parents as a whole dont play by these rules.

Herb Jr

Dave Turner · 01-06-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

There arent many racers who wouldnt help someone if they really need it. I for one have helped change tires on the side of the road of people I really didnt like, but we are all one big family. Real racers will help a real racer just about anytime........

Wait there is an exception.......I learned real quick Jr Dragster parents as a whole dont play by these rules.

Herb Jr

Herb, it's the toxic cocktail mix....parents, kids and competition - I referee minor hockey; it's not pretty.

SSGN · 01-06-2011, 11:01 PM

Wait there is an exception.......I learned real quick Jr Dragster parents as a whole dont play by these rules.

Ok thats funny,and honest.I can hardly wait for my kids to race big cars.Thanks for the laugh Herb.

Kevin

Ed Fernandez · 01-07-2011, 01:07 AM

Besides Billy Goat I'd have to add someone most familiar in Div. 1,my friend Tom Goldman.Many of you know Tom and Kathy.I've been at the track and it's a wonder he can get any work done on his stuff due to all the work he does on other peoples stuff.
Doesn't matter if it's Super categories,S/SS,other race cars,tow vehicles,pit vehicles
or whatever.
He actually cut back last year a bit and concentrated on what he had to do for himself and
it proved tobe a good decision.He had a great year.
Thanks Tom for all the help you've given this mechanically declined wanna be stock racer.Thanks Kathy and Holley too.

Don Himes · 01-07-2011, 01:18 PM

Yeah! Good choice, Eddie. Tom can always "hide" in my motorhome, when he needs to "get away"! He and Billy can throw a few "brain farts" around. Soupie showes up occassionally and the three of them can argue.....er.....discuss.........yeah, that's it......discuss a problem or two.

david ring · 01-07-2011, 01:51 PM

I agree about Tom and Billy. I also want to put in a word for Bob Huettman and Steve Ambrose and the late Rey Argenta-I've never met any group of racers kinder than them.

Michael Beard · 01-07-2011, 02:58 PM

You don't want me anywhere near your wrenches, but I gladly offer driving tips in the pits!

01-06-2011, 08:07 PM	#1
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits There arent many racers who wouldnt help someone if they really need it. I for one have helped change tires on the side of the road of people I really didnt like, but we are all one big family. Real racers will help a real racer just about anytime........ Wait there is an exception.......I learned real quick Jr Dragster parents as a whole dont play by these rules. Herb Jr

01-06-2011, 11:01 PM	#3
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 645 Likes: 132 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits Wait there is an exception.......I learned real quick Jr Dragster parents as a whole dont play by these rules. Ok thats funny,and honest.I can hardly wait for my kids to race big cars.Thanks for the laugh Herb. Kevin

01-07-2011, 01:07 AM	#4
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Most ferocious on track, but kindest in the pits Besides Billy Goat I'd have to add someone most familiar in Div. 1,my friend Tom Goldman.Many of you know Tom and Kathy.I've been at the track and it's a wonder he can get any work done on his stuff due to all the work he does on other peoples stuff. Doesn't matter if it's Super categories,S/SS,other race cars,tow vehicles,pit vehicles or whatever. He actually cut back last year a bit and concentrated on what he had to do for himself and it proved tobe a good decision.He had a great year. Thanks Tom for all the help you've given this mechanically declined wanna be stock racer.Thanks Kathy and Holley too. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-07-2011, 01:18 PM	#5
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 Yeah! Good choice, Eddie. Tom can always "hide" in my motorhome, when he needs to "get away"! He and Billy can throw a few "brain farts" around. Soupie showes up occassionally and the three of them can argue.....er.....discuss.........yeah, that's it......discuss a problem or two. __________________ Don Himes 2075

01-07-2011, 01:51 PM	#6
david ring Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oneonta.,NY Posts: 889 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Most fercious on track, but kindest in the pits I agree about Tom and Billy. I also want to put in a word for Bob Huettman and Steve Ambrose and the late Rey Argenta-I've never met any group of racers kinder than them.

01-07-2011, 02:58 PM	#7
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 You don't want me anywhere near your wrenches, but I gladly offer driving tips in the pits! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

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