Chrysler Racers Please Read,

herbjr · 01-21-2011, 12:11 PM

I have enclosed an email my dad recieved from a close friend about Bob Cahill. Bob was the head of the Chrysler Race Program from the beginning and was one the main guy. Everyone rolled up to him and he was one of the main reasons Chrysler dominated in the 60's and 70's. My dad worked close with him during this timeframe. Bob retired from Chrysler after 50 years working for them. NOW HE NEEDS OUR HELP.
Please read the email I have copied below.

Dear Chrysler guys,

Bob Cahill and his high school sweetheart decided last summer to be together more, so he moved to Little Rock to be near Molly.

This fall he broke his right arm.

Dec 3 he and Molly left for North Little Rock from Charlottesville. As they were nearing their destination, they were in a car accident~ 4th in line in a multi car pile up. Front end of car gone and $5,000 damage to his car.

On Dec 7th ~ 43 boxes of his possessions arrived at the Presbyterian Village where he is living.

Somehow he fell over backwards and broke his left arm. so was put in the health care unit because he can no longer use his walker without arms as now both arms are broken.

Anyway, Bob's really having a tough time right now. He's pretty discouraged.

I think it would be wonderful if we could send him a bunch of get well cards.

Can you help me by spreading the word to guys on your lists? Thanks.

Bob Cahill

510 Brookside Dr #28

Little Rock, AR 72205

GUYS TRUST ME WHEN I SAY WITHOUT THIS GUY AND THE ENGINEERS HE HIRED BACK IN THE 50'S AND 60'S WE WOULDNT BE TALKING ABOUT THIS STUFF LIKE WE ARE TODAY. I NEVER MAKE POST LIKE THIS BUT FOR ONCE GO BUY A CARD AND PLEASE MAIL IT TO HIM. I'M SENDING MINE TODAY.

Thanks,
Herb McCandless
Marie McCandless

X-TECH MAN · 01-21-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

I have enclosed an email my dad recieved from a close friend about Bob Cahill. Bob was the head of the Chrysler Race Program from the beginning and was one the main guy. Everyone rolled up to him and he was one of the main reasons Chrysler dominated in the 60's and 70's. My dad worked close with him during this timeframe. Bob retired from Chrysler after 50 years working for them. NOW HE NEEDS OUR HELP.
Please read the email I have copied below.

Dear Chrysler guys,

Bob Cahill and his high school sweetheart decided last summer to be together more, so he moved to Little Rock to be near Molly.

This fall he broke his right arm.

Dec 3 he and Molly left for North Little Rock from Charlottesville. As they were nearing their destination, they were in a car accident~ 4th in line in a multi car pile up. Front end of car gone and $5,000 damage to his car.

On Dec 7th ~ 43 boxes of his possessions arrived at the Presbyterian Village where he is living.

Somehow he fell over backwards and broke his left arm. so was put in the health care unit because he can no longer use his walker without arms as now both arms are broken.

Anyway, Bob's really having a tough time right now. He's pretty discouraged.

I think it would be wonderful if we could send him a bunch of get well cards.

Can you help me by spreading the word to guys on your lists? Thanks.

Bob Cahill

510 Brookside Dr #28

Little Rock, AR 72205

GUYS TRUST ME WHEN I SAY WITHOUT THIS GUY AND THE ENGINEERS HE HIRED BACK IN THE 50'S AND 60'S WE WOULDNT BE TALKING ABOUT THIS STUFF LIKE WE ARE TODAY. I NEVER MAKE POST LIKE THIS BUT FOR ONCE GO BUY A CARD AND PLEASE MAIL IT TO HIM. I'M SENDING MINE TODAY.

Thanks,
Herb McCandless
Marie McCandless

Thanks Herb......I will do it today even though he dosent know me.

Chris DeGidio · 01-21-2011, 07:45 PM

I'll put one in the mail tomorrow.

borninamopar · 01-21-2011, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the info Mr Herb. Will get a card in the mail tomorrow.

426Fred · 01-21-2011, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the heads up Herb. I will send a card tomorrow.

Dwight Southerland · 01-22-2011, 09:07 AM

herbjr -

Will he accept visitors? He is about 20 miles away. Maybe some encouragement?

Wade Mahaffey · 01-22-2011, 09:22 AM

Herb, I would contact Bill Pratt @ billden@draglist.com. Bill is the owner of draglist.com and also the radio host of "Racin and Rockin" on the Zues Radio Network on Monday nights. The radio show is availible on dragracersreunion.ing.com your dad has been a guest on that show. This will help, tell BillI that I sent you!

Wade Mahaffey

denbreeden · 01-22-2011, 11:57 AM

I'll send mine today, thanks for letting everyone know Herb.

Bob Pagano · 01-22-2011, 04:46 PM

I hope half the people that read this send something, he will be grinning a long time and forget some of his problems for sure, it must be tough being an Icon with hardly a thing to do. Good idea Jr.

Thunderlungs · 01-22-2011, 08:31 PM

If you're racing anything MOPAR-oriented - you owe this guy BIG TIME! Bob Cahill fought untold corporate battles to make the Chrysler racing program what it was and his legacy helped make it what it is today.

Further, he was drag racing's friend at a time when the sport really needed that.

I'm gonna go get a card tomorrow and send it to Bob telling him how much what he gave meant to the sport we love and all motor sports.

Please do likewise. A family member is hurting. We can help. DO THIS!

01-21-2011, 12:11 PM	#1
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Chrysler Racers Please Read, I have enclosed an email my dad recieved from a close friend about Bob Cahill. Bob was the head of the Chrysler Race Program from the beginning and was one the main guy. Everyone rolled up to him and he was one of the main reasons Chrysler dominated in the 60's and 70's. My dad worked close with him during this timeframe. Bob retired from Chrysler after 50 years working for them. NOW HE NEEDS OUR HELP. Please read the email I have copied below. Dear Chrysler guys, Bob Cahill and his high school sweetheart decided last summer to be together more, so he moved to Little Rock to be near Molly. This fall he broke his right arm. Dec 3 he and Molly left for North Little Rock from Charlottesville. As they were nearing their destination, they were in a car accident~ 4th in line in a multi car pile up. Front end of car gone and $5,000 damage to his car. On Dec 7th ~ 43 boxes of his possessions arrived at the Presbyterian Village where he is living. Somehow he fell over backwards and broke his left arm. so was put in the health care unit because he can no longer use his walker without arms as now both arms are broken. Anyway, Bob's really having a tough time right now. He's pretty discouraged. I think it would be wonderful if we could send him a bunch of get well cards. Can you help me by spreading the word to guys on your lists? Thanks. Bob Cahill 510 Brookside Dr #28 Little Rock, AR 72205 GUYS TRUST ME WHEN I SAY WITHOUT THIS GUY AND THE ENGINEERS HE HIRED BACK IN THE 50'S AND 60'S WE WOULDNT BE TALKING ABOUT THIS STUFF LIKE WE ARE TODAY. I NEVER MAKE POST LIKE THIS BUT FOR ONCE GO BUY A CARD AND PLEASE MAIL IT TO HIM. I'M SENDING MINE TODAY. Thanks, Herb McCandless Marie McCandless

01-21-2011, 07:45 PM	#3
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Chrysler Racers Please Read, I'll put one in the mail tomorrow. __________________ Nautilus Racing Last edited by Chris DeGidio; 01-21-2011 at 11:50 PM.

01-21-2011, 07:54 PM	#4
borninamopar Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Mississippi Posts: 146 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chrysler Racers Please Read, Thanks for the info Mr Herb. Will get a card in the mail tomorrow.

01-21-2011, 07:56 PM	#5
426Fred Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sewell, New Jersey Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Chrysler Racers Please Read, Thanks for the heads up Herb. I will send a card tomorrow. __________________ Fred Palumbo 1025 STK

01-22-2011, 09:07 AM	#6
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,999 Likes: 64 Liked 772 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Chrysler Racers Please Read, herbjr - Will he accept visitors? He is about 20 miles away. Maybe some encouragement?

01-22-2011, 09:22 AM	#7
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Chrysler Racers Please Read, Herb, I would contact Bill Pratt @ billden@draglist.com. Bill is the owner of draglist.com and also the radio host of "Racin and Rockin" on the Zues Radio Network on Monday nights. The radio show is availible on dragracersreunion.ing.com your dad has been a guest on that show. This will help, tell BillI that I sent you! Wade Mahaffey

01-22-2011, 11:57 AM	#8
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 501 Likes: 147 Liked 61 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Chrysler Racers Please Read, I'll send mine today, thanks for letting everyone know Herb.

01-22-2011, 04:46 PM	#9
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 239 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Chrysler Racers Please Read, I hope half the people that read this send something, he will be grinning a long time and forget some of his problems for sure, it must be tough being an Icon with hardly a thing to do. Good idea Jr. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

01-22-2011, 08:31 PM	#10
Thunderlungs Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chrysler Racers Please Read, If you're racing anything MOPAR-oriented - you owe this guy BIG TIME! Bob Cahill fought untold corporate battles to make the Chrysler racing program what it was and his legacy helped make it what it is today. Further, he was drag racing's friend at a time when the sport really needed that. I'm gonna go get a card tomorrow and send it to Bob telling him how much what he gave meant to the sport we love and all motor sports. Please do likewise. A family member is hurting. We can help. DO THIS! __________________ Jon Lundberg, ASA & VODR (Ret.)