"Old Drag Racers"

[Lee Jordan (3223) A/S]

Originally Posted by hookdaddy

I'm having even more fun now - I have my son to share it with.

You are very lucky! I can vouch for that. I had been racing with my dad "Corky Jordan" from as early as I can remember. We really started getting into NHRA racing in 1978 when he bought the ZOOOOOMER. This was the best time of my life. I really miss being with him but he is with my mother now. God bless them. "Corky Jordan 1943-2010"

Enjoy this time with your son, I know he is!

[pauldilcher]

I am just a Rookie , 51 years .

[Floyd Staggs]

I'm still going strong. First raced at Pomona with a flag man in '58. I don't know if it's more fun now, but I can afford it more.

[Dick Butler]

First real drag race was Stout field Indy as spectator in High School 1959. Ohio George ran his 34 ford and the 56 Chevy tow truck also. Edgewater as spectator. Indy 1961 as spectator.. First racing in 1968 with Indy class 1971, Retiring from racing in 1998.Loved it still do as a class car.

[Lee Valentine]

2013 will be my 50th year of doing this hope to race many more,66 years young.

[Dan Lattimore]

April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Dan Lattimore

April 1961 Old Dominion Dragway Manassas Va. ------ 1951 Ford 2dr. 322 c.i. Buick, 2 AFBs off a 409 on a offy manifold, Sykes Machine reground solid cam, Gotha adjustable rocker arms, Sheifer aluminum flywheel, Borg Warner 4 spd. 4.56 Chevy rear, scatter shield and traction masters I made in my High school metal shop. A little terror on the street but got my *** handed to me at the strip when they put me in B/GAS !!!! . Went home totally humbled with my tail draggin but was hooked for the next 52 years.

I don't believe it... Let's see the picture!

[Ed McLawhorn Jr.]

My dad's first race car was built in 1965 and every time it was hooked to a homemade tow bar, an eager 7yr boy was ready to go! I have been hooked ever since. Dad will be 80 early next year and still has the desire and fever. Unfortunately his back will not allow him to drive, however he saw his grandson get behind the wheel this summer. It was really a special time to see the making of a 3rd generation drag racer!

Ed

[Charrlie_S]

Started racing at Montomery, NY. in 1958. Periodiclly "retire", and then return, a couple of years later. Ran mostly "stock", now brackets.