Jerry Stein

[Frank Castros]

Back in the day in A/SA there was;
Jerry Stein
Franks Inc. (my car)
Wes Leopold Jr
Anthony ? (Husky car)
Joe Aluise
Dan Dvorak (sometimes)
Dave LeBrun
Bob LeBrun
And if I haven't remembered anyone I apologize.

At the Summernationals and the Keystones class eliminator, Jerry was the Head Coach of the Max Wedge cars and the staging lanes and it was a show! For me it was an intimidating learning experience, but Jerry was a calming influence on the young guns like Wes and us and coached us through it. But, it was usually Jerry and the great Dave LeBrun in the final. I love Dave too, he is a drag racing idol of mine.

[Bob Don]

I remember Jerry always leaning as far forward as he could when he staged and then throwing himself back in the seat when he launched. In '80 I made the semis in Montreal and lost to Dave. Jerry and Dave went on to meet in the final with Jerry getting the Wally.

Frank - you forgot Bob Bacha, Mike Magistro and Ron Brown (Ridgerunner Speed).

[Joe Fasano]

I met Jerry in 63 at Island Dragway when he had just started racing his first Max Wedge Black Plymouth Savoy. We became friends over the years and he has helped me with many projects thru the years being Chevy, Ford or Mopar. He is a true thrasher in his time. To run one car is hard enough but running two cars was over the hill but not for him.His list of accomplishments definetly warrants him to be in the Div. One Hall of Fame. Quick story, A freind of ours who also had a Max Wedge Plymouth was moving from his home and took a set of Stage One Max Wedge heads and tossed them into Saddle River which was near his house. My friend called Jerry to let him know and Jerry came dowm and actually retrieved these rare heads from the river. He is a true Drag Racer. JMO Thx Joe Fasano

[Frank Castros]

Originally Posted by Bob Don

I remember Jerry always leaning as far forward as he could when he staged and then throwing himself back in the seat when he launched. In '80 I made the semis in Montreal and lost to Dave. Jerry and Dave went on to meet in the final with Jerry getting the Wally.

Frank - you forgot Bob Bacha, Mike Magistro and Ron Brown (Ridgerunner Speed).

I forgot Steve Sawka and Ken Dornin too.