Bob Riffle RIP

Carguy49 · 05-12-2021, 01:32 PM

The Rod Shop was a very big deal in the 60's and 70's. They had multiple cars and did very well. R.I.P. Bob. Prayers for his family and many friends.

How many of the original team are still around?? Just curious.

Alan Nyhus · 05-13-2021, 11:02 AM

I met Bob Riffle when working for the NHRA D5 Tech Team. Mr. Riffle won the D5 Points Race that weekend and when I did the post race cubic inch pump, it came up too big. So here I am...a young guy at some Divisional race in Fly Over Country and I have to tell one of the biggest bad asses in the sport that his stuff isn't right.

Without going into all the details, the class and manner in which Bob handled himself showed me how a true gentleman conducts himself. I've thought of that incident many, many times over the years and have tried to apply it in my own life.

Great racer and a smart, smart guy.

05-12-2021, 01:32 PM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,476 Liked 2,951 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Bob Riffle RIP The Rod Shop was a very big deal in the 60's and 70's. They had multiple cars and did very well. R.I.P. Bob. Prayers for his family and many friends. How many of the original team are still around?? Just curious. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

05-13-2021, 11:02 AM	#2
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Bob Riffle RIP I met Bob Riffle when working for the NHRA D5 Tech Team. Mr. Riffle won the D5 Points Race that weekend and when I did the post race cubic inch pump, it came up too big. So here I am...a young guy at some Divisional race in Fly Over Country and I have to tell one of the biggest bad asses in the sport that his stuff isn't right. Without going into all the details, the class and manner in which Bob handled himself showed me how a true gentleman conducts himself. I've thought of that incident many, many times over the years and have tried to apply it in my own life. Great racer and a smart, smart guy. __________________ "That'll never work....." Last edited by Alan Nyhus; 05-13-2021 at 11:23 AM.

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