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01-13-2014, 12:06 AM
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Re: OLD Modified Corvettes
Earl's Corvette was a '63 driving by the late Rick Kelly. Pete Smith ran out of the Wop Shop with a '62 that was initially white for a very short time until it was painted red. Shileno & Coleman ran a white 58-60 Vette with Paul Parker driving it. Find out a couple of years ago of a current Dallas-area chassis builder who ran a 61-62 Vette in Modified Eliminator. Ed, you would probably know who I am talking about. I have the guy's e-mail somewhere.
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01-13-2014, 01:06 AM
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Re: OLD Modified Corvettes
Todd,
I think Pete always took the RPM up to the "sonic" range! I always liked watching him run.
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Re: OLD Modified Corvettes
Pete Smith was (hope still is) a cool guy. First time I saw his tach tattle tale after a pass I almost fainted. Thought I was really zinging my C/SM Camaro leaving at 9000. LOL
Moving to Modified Eliminatot was sure a learning experience. Learned a lot. Learned to not run aluminium rods too long. Stayed over until a Monday to finish a points race at Baton Rough due to rain one time. Pulled a rod into in the final against Coleman Roddy's black Camaro. Had a new set to put in it, but thought I didn't have time. Told Jeanie "one more race will be OK". She was SO happy with me. LOL The ride home was kinda quiet.
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01-13-2014, 10:47 AM
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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7afhmO0jrOI&list=PL1CA2924595C07468"]Houston 2 - YouTube[/ame]
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01-13-2014, 11:19 AM
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Joe,
I literally was probably standing next to the guy filming this or very close. We would get to the gates EARLY so we could get a fence spot. To be able to relive a weekend like that just one more time.... |
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