First Divisional or National event stories

Justin Graham · 04-06-2020, 10:35 PM

I know Tom O, I’m giddier than Charlie getting a GoldenTicket. I’m so stoked, at all the names I’m reading about, those posting and those included in their stories.

I plan on running something in a “slower” class. I don’t want to jinx myself, but I do have an eye on a few affordable rides right now. I’m busting my butt working OT, to make a reasonable offer. Once that happens, I’ll certainly be here sharing that moment. I hope we do cross paths, share some stories, and definitely enjoy a round of beer((s))

I’m going to continuing thanking you guys. I really hope y’all are enjoying these as much as I am. Let’s keep this rolling!!

my69396 · 04-07-2020, 12:07 AM

After helping my brother-in-law with his c/sa mustang for a few years I decided to get a "real race car". I made a deal for a car I had seen at the Mile High Nationals a couple of years before. A Shelby pilot and I make the trip to Denver to trade a Triple black 69 RS Camaro and cash (Never said I was the sharpest knife in the drawer) for what was at the time the record holding e/s car owned by John Dusenbery. At that time the first division race was at Pueblo Colorado, so off to the races I go, it was only 550 miles one way. After spending the night in Denver at a friends house it was on to my first points race. Get in line for tech not really knowing what to expect having a new car but feeling like it should be fairly easy. Ever one in Division 5 knows Dick the tech guy who I get and he looks the car over and says I need to fix the vent hose in the trunk. I say something like I had just got the car from John and Dick said John doesn't own it any more and it needs fixed. So now begins the ordeal of ever time I go to the races something needs fixed. Get the line fixed, on to qualifying where I can't get the car to leave as it bogs ever time. I call the Shelby pilot and ask for help. The answer was slam you hand in the door and drive it like that. Ended up qualifying top half of the field and went out in the third round. All with the help of our friends.

stock1080 · 04-07-2020, 08:07 AM

2000 first national event Englishtown. Won class and after the scales and fuel check
Bruce (we all know him) invited me to the dance. Tear down! I had 5 runs on a fresh Tom
Boucher motor. I had to walk all the way around to the other side of the pits to get my tools. Started to take the valve covers off, I hear a scooter drive up behind me, It's Tom, telling me to get away from his engine. He took the head off and walked in and Bruce ( you remember Bruce) said "Oh It's Tom's motor work" and laughed. I learned that in this sport your friends and engine builder's help doesn't end at motor pickup or anywhere else. I have made great friends through drag racing. Thanks to all.

04-06-2020, 10:35 PM	#1
Justin Graham Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Montclair, Ca Posts: 112 Likes: 135 Liked 521 Times in 74 Posts	Re: First Divisional or National event stories I know Tom O, I’m giddier than Charlie getting a GoldenTicket. I’m so stoked, at all the names I’m reading about, those posting and those included in their stories. I plan on running something in a “slower” class. I don’t want to jinx myself, but I do have an eye on a few affordable rides right now. I’m busting my butt working OT, to make a reasonable offer. Once that happens, I’ll certainly be here sharing that moment. I hope we do cross paths, share some stories, and definitely enjoy a round of beer((s)) I’m going to continuing thanking you guys. I really hope y’all are enjoying these as much as I am. Let’s keep this rolling!! __________________ 7350 Stock Eliminator Quite possibly the only member to REDLIGHT their join date

04-07-2020, 12:07 AM	#2
my69396 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 286 Likes: 1 Liked 46 Times in 20 Posts	Re: First Divisional or National event stories After helping my brother-in-law with his c/sa mustang for a few years I decided to get a "real race car". I made a deal for a car I had seen at the Mile High Nationals a couple of years before. A Shelby pilot and I make the trip to Denver to trade a Triple black 69 RS Camaro and cash (Never said I was the sharpest knife in the drawer) for what was at the time the record holding e/s car owned by John Dusenbery. At that time the first division race was at Pueblo Colorado, so off to the races I go, it was only 550 miles one way. After spending the night in Denver at a friends house it was on to my first points race. Get in line for tech not really knowing what to expect having a new car but feeling like it should be fairly easy. Ever one in Division 5 knows Dick the tech guy who I get and he looks the car over and says I need to fix the vent hose in the trunk. I say something like I had just got the car from John and Dick said John doesn't own it any more and it needs fixed. So now begins the ordeal of ever time I go to the races something needs fixed. Get the line fixed, on to qualifying where I can't get the car to leave as it bogs ever time. I call the Shelby pilot and ask for help. The answer was slam you hand in the door and drive it like that. Ended up qualifying top half of the field and went out in the third round. All with the help of our friends.

04-07-2020, 08:07 AM	#3
stock1080 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: malden,ma Posts: 246 Likes: 276 Liked 94 Times in 38 Posts	Re: First Divisional or National event stories 2000 first national event Englishtown. Won class and after the scales and fuel check Bruce (we all know him) invited me to the dance. Tear down! I had 5 runs on a fresh Tom Boucher motor. I had to walk all the way around to the other side of the pits to get my tools. Started to take the valve covers off, I hear a scooter drive up behind me, It's Tom, telling me to get away from his engine. He took the head off and walked in and Bruce ( you remember Bruce) said "Oh It's Tom's motor work" and laughed. I learned that in this sport your friends and engine builder's help doesn't end at motor pickup or anywhere else. I have made great friends through drag racing. Thanks to all.