lets have fun...who is the best Jr. stocker of all time? - Page 2

Greg Hill · 12-25-2007, 04:08 PM

When you ran on the National records the oldsmobiles of racing head service from Memphis were really hard to beat. If I'm not mistaken they had the first of the cheater stocker cams and bowl cutters for their heads, one was named the mouse and the other the rat. If you wanted to go fast they used the mouse and if you wanted to go real fast they used the rat. This was back in the mid to late 60's.

Greg

Lambertcars · 06-17-2007, 03:51 PM

I MAY BE WRONG BUT I THINK THAT BOB DENNIS WAS IN THAT ERA ALSO WITH HIS BANANA TRADEMARK STOCKERS. AND BOB IS DIFINITELY STILL ACTIVE.

Allen Lambert

Detroit Bob · 12-26-2007, 09:10 AM

There were hundreds out there, but the one thing I remember most was NHRA bragging at the 1969 Nationals that they could run 9 junior stockers a minute.
Bob Kowal

Dick Butler · 12-26-2007, 02:26 PM

George Cureton was definitely one of the major east coast cars. I believe John Dianna brought his 56 Panel all the way from California and beat George in class at a National event in the early 60s. Thats when Men were men in class . They towed wherever it took to show their stuff....was fastest...Dont forget Jere Stahl either.....He helped alot of cars improve with his parts and knowledge....

SSDiv6 · 12-26-2007, 03:02 PM

There are some guys from the Northwest that can be added such as Pete and Bill Kost, Cal Method, VanCleve's and others.

Robert Simpson · 06-17-2007, 05:36 PM

I would have to say from hearing what my father always said. Jimmy Waibel was the king of the junior stocks, also Jerry Halman from Alabama did quite well during that time..

Robert Simpson

Robert S.

MYRONARL1119 · 06-17-2007, 05:49 PM

Again in no certian order....Could not narrow it down to one, but here are several that are on the top of my list 1. The father of stock in all areas Mr. Woodrow Josey, from mid 60's thru present era. 2. Dave Boertman, 3. Bobby Warren, 4 Bob Shaw-Master of the "out of the box combo",.5. Larry Lombardo-Later of Pro stock fan, 6. Dave Bensick-of west coast Buick fame, 7. Don McElroy, 8. And another Buick Master was Mr. Dick Baker-Stock and Super Stock. Just a few that come to mind. Myron Stutes

MYRONARL1119

RichBiebel · 06-17-2007, 05:52 PM

Jr. Stock really lasted only about 3 or 4 years. Here on the east coast Jr. Stock was very strong. Who won the most and was the most famous or best known? In that era winning a National event really meant something since there were very few events so anyone who won one was a big name. I don't remeber anyone as being the best....just a lot of real good racers that had some success. I could name a lot of people that won big races but nobody was dominant..........

Paul Dilcher · 06-17-2007, 10:30 PM

JR. STOCK LASTED A LOT MORE THAN 3 OR 4 YEARS .AND THERE WERE DEFINITELY DOMINANT PEOPLE.

Paul Dilcher

T Janes · 06-18-2007, 12:20 AM

Jr.Stock 1965-1971, known as stock eliminator after 1966.

12-25-2007, 04:08 PM	#1
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: lets have fun...who is the best Jr. stocker of all time? When you ran on the National records the oldsmobiles of racing head service from Memphis were really hard to beat. If I'm not mistaken they had the first of the cheater stocker cams and bowl cutters for their heads, one was named the mouse and the other the rat. If you wanted to go fast they used the mouse and if you wanted to go real fast they used the rat. This was back in the mid to late 60's. Greg

12-26-2007, 09:10 AM	#3
Detroit Bob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods Mi Posts: 89 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: lets have fun...who is the best Jr. stocker of all time? There were hundreds out there, but the one thing I remember most was NHRA bragging at the 1969 Nationals that they could run 9 junior stockers a minute. Bob Kowal

12-26-2007, 02:26 PM	#4
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: lets have fun...who is the best Jr. stocker of all time? George Cureton was definitely one of the major east coast cars. I believe John Dianna brought his 56 Panel all the way from California and beat George in class at a National event in the early 60s. Thats when Men were men in class . They towed wherever it took to show their stuff....was fastest...Dont forget Jere Stahl either.....He helped alot of cars improve with his parts and knowledge....

12-26-2007, 03:02 PM	#5
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,041 Likes: 712 Liked 1,572 Times in 580 Posts	Re: lets have fun...who is the best Jr. stocker of all time? There are some guys from the Northwest that can be added such as Pete and Bill Kost, Cal Method, VanCleve's and others.

06-17-2007, 10:30 PM	#9
Paul Dilcher Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brockport newyork Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	JR. STOCK LASTED A LOT MORE THAN 3 OR 4 YEARS .AND THERE WERE DEFINITELY DOMINANT PEOPLE. Paul Dilcher __________________ Paul Dilcher 1037 STK

06-17-2007, 03:51 PM	#2
Lambertcars Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Johns Island SC Posts: 114 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	I MAY BE WRONG BUT I THINK THAT BOB DENNIS WAS IN THAT ERA ALSO WITH HIS BANANA TRADEMARK STOCKERS. AND BOB IS DIFINITELY STILL ACTIVE. Allen Lambert

06-17-2007, 05:36 PM	#6
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	I would have to say from hearing what my father always said. Jimmy Waibel was the king of the junior stocks, also Jerry Halman from Alabama did quite well during that time.. Robert Simpson Robert S.

06-17-2007, 05:49 PM	#7
MYRONARL1119 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: COLUMBUS,OHIO Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Again in no certian order....Could not narrow it down to one, but here are several that are on the top of my list 1. The father of stock in all areas Mr. Woodrow Josey, from mid 60's thru present era. 2. Dave Boertman, 3. Bobby Warren, 4 Bob Shaw-Master of the "out of the box combo",.5. Larry Lombardo-Later of Pro stock fan, 6. Dave Bensick-of west coast Buick fame, 7. Don McElroy, 8. And another Buick Master was Mr. Dick Baker-Stock and Super Stock. Just a few that come to mind. Myron Stutes MYRONARL1119

06-17-2007, 05:52 PM	#8
RichBiebel Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NewJersey Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jr. Stock really lasted only about 3 or 4 years. Here on the east coast Jr. Stock was very strong. Who won the most and was the most famous or best known? In that era winning a National event really meant something since there were very few events so anyone who won one was a big name. I don't remeber anyone as being the best....just a lot of real good racers that had some success. I could name a lot of people that won big races but nobody was dominant..........

06-18-2007, 12:20 AM	#10
T Janes Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Whittier Ca Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jr.Stock 1965-1971, known as stock eliminator after 1966.

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