Seen in the Pomona pits - Page 2

Julie Jordan · 02-04-2009, 12:48 AM

Bernie ~ I notice the parking pass has a bar code. Are they scanning when you go in and out?

Bernie Cunningham · 02-04-2009, 12:55 AM

Julie, your probably right as that's what I thought too.

Have to wait and see on that one, it's only Tues. I reckon that it's gonna stop us from switching our sticker around though ( I've never done that!) not that was anything wrong with that !!!

Ed Fernandez · 02-04-2009, 12:56 AM

Maybe we should carry an 8'X10" picture frame and hang it off the rear view?I'm sure they'll say it has to be affixed to the windshield.Is this all real or just a dream?The saga continues,cant wait for the Ford stampede and after shocks.

Ed F.

Bruce Noland · 02-04-2009, 08:43 AM

Thank you Chuck for the great pictures and reports. Good luck at the race.

Joe Grippo · 02-04-2009, 09:40 AM

Are there wheelie bars on the Paul Harvey CJ? Or is it a funky shadow....just curious. The cars look great!
Thanks Chuck.

Just Observing · 02-04-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Grippo

Are there wheelie bars on the Paul Harvey CJ? Or is it a funky shadow....just curious. The cars look great!
Thanks Chuck.

Yes there is. Left click on the pic to enlarge it.

thomas sheehan · 02-04-2009, 10:12 AM

Who are the drivers of the three cars pictured?

Tom

Tony Janes · 02-04-2009, 10:22 AM

John Calvert in the "Rice Holman", Jim Waldo in the "Paul Harvey" and I am not sure about the "Foulger Ford"might be Jimmy Ronzello.

Chuck Norton · 02-04-2009, 10:41 AM

Tom, I don't know for sure. My casual guesses would be:
1. The Foulger Ford version (has "SS/EA" above the words "Cobra Jet") may be the Jim Waldo car. If so, I would be inclined to believe that it has had a manually shifted transmission swapped in and it may run in A/S. Jim readily admits that he's not the most comfortable guy around when he can't find a clutch pedal to manipulate. The car has the name "Randy Ritchey" lettered on the door. For those who don't remember, Randy's father, Les Ritchey, was one of the early success stories in the Ford A/FX and Super Stock days until his tragic death in the OHC 427 Mustang in about 1966. Les ran a dyno shop, Performance Associates, here in Covina during the early sixties and his logo was seen on many of the heavy hitters in the San Gabriel Valley area in the days of 409's, Max Wedges, and high performance FE Fords. Today, Randy operates a successful business under the same name in San Dimas and did some of the dyno tuning of these cars. Any gear head needing a daily fix of seeing the cream-of-the-crop hot street cars today need only drive by Performance Associates shop and check the machinery that is awaiting service!

2. The "Rice-Holman" car bears the decal of Calvert Racing. I suspect that it will be driven by John Calvert, himself.

3. The "Paul Harvey" car may be the one to be driven by Gary Stinnett. The fact that it has wheelie bars may indicate an automatic transmission. Note the

4. The fourth car would be the Jimmy Ronzello car. It wasn't out of the trailer by the time I came home to nurse a hopefully brief case of stomach flu so I didn't see it on the ground.

I was told that two of the cars received at least some preparation at a chassis shop in the Wichita area (see the lettering on the "Paul Harvey" car) and I know that two were fitted with full cages at Phil Mandella's shop within the last month. The cars were delivered with roll bars but it has apparently become evident that their potential performance called for full cages and related safety equipment.

Chuck Norton · 02-04-2009, 10:44 AM

PS - Tony's evaluation is very likely more accurate than mine. I'm still trying to snap back from the flu!

c

02-04-2009, 12:48 AM	#11
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 639 Likes: 90 Liked 549 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits Bernie ~ I notice the parking pass has a bar code. Are they scanning when you go in and out? __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

02-04-2009, 12:55 AM	#12
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 46 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits Julie, your probably right as that's what I thought too. Have to wait and see on that one, it's only Tues. I reckon that it's gonna stop us from switching our sticker around though ( I've never done that!) not that was anything wrong with that !!! __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

02-04-2009, 12:56 AM	#13
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits Maybe we should carry an 8'X10" picture frame and hang it off the rear view?I'm sure they'll say it has to be affixed to the windshield.Is this all real or just a dream?The saga continues,cant wait for the Ford stampede and after shocks. Ed F. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

02-04-2009, 08:43 AM	#14
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits Thank you Chuck for the great pictures and reports. Good luck at the race. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

02-04-2009, 09:40 AM	#15
Joe Grippo Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Elverson, Pa Posts: 158 Likes: 125 Liked 41 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits Are there wheelie bars on the Paul Harvey CJ? Or is it a funky shadow....just curious. The cars look great! Thanks Chuck.

02-04-2009, 10:12 AM	#17
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits Who are the drivers of the three cars pictured? Tom __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046

02-04-2009, 10:22 AM	#18
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 94 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits John Calvert in the "Rice Holman", Jim Waldo in the "Paul Harvey" and I am not sure about the "Foulger Ford"might be Jimmy Ronzello. __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

02-04-2009, 10:41 AM	#19
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 109 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits Tom, I don't know for sure. My casual guesses would be: 1. The Foulger Ford version (has "SS/EA" above the words "Cobra Jet") may be the Jim Waldo car. If so, I would be inclined to believe that it has had a manually shifted transmission swapped in and it may run in A/S. Jim readily admits that he's not the most comfortable guy around when he can't find a clutch pedal to manipulate. The car has the name "Randy Ritchey" lettered on the door. For those who don't remember, Randy's father, Les Ritchey, was one of the early success stories in the Ford A/FX and Super Stock days until his tragic death in the OHC 427 Mustang in about 1966. Les ran a dyno shop, Performance Associates, here in Covina during the early sixties and his logo was seen on many of the heavy hitters in the San Gabriel Valley area in the days of 409's, Max Wedges, and high performance FE Fords. Today, Randy operates a successful business under the same name in San Dimas and did some of the dyno tuning of these cars. Any gear head needing a daily fix of seeing the cream-of-the-crop hot street cars today need only drive by Performance Associates shop and check the machinery that is awaiting service! 2. The "Rice-Holman" car bears the decal of Calvert Racing. I suspect that it will be driven by John Calvert, himself. 3. The "Paul Harvey" car may be the one to be driven by Gary Stinnett. The fact that it has wheelie bars may indicate an automatic transmission. Note the 4. The fourth car would be the Jimmy Ronzello car. It wasn't out of the trailer by the time I came home to nurse a hopefully brief case of stomach flu so I didn't see it on the ground. I was told that two of the cars received at least some preparation at a chassis shop in the Wichita area (see the lettering on the "Paul Harvey" car) and I know that two were fitted with full cages at Phil Mandella's shop within the last month. The cars were delivered with roll bars but it has apparently become evident that their potential performance called for full cages and related safety equipment.

02-04-2009, 10:44 AM	#20
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 109 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Seen in the Pomona pits PS - Tony's evaluation is very likely more accurate than mine. I'm still trying to snap back from the flu! c