Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals

Larry Hill · 07-20-2020, 06:59 AM

First off everyone was happy to be racing and seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
I'm sure there were plenty of courtesies displayed by many, but I need to share this example with y'all.
First round of class in FS/D: Taylor gets the win light against Ross. Taylor's engine breaks at the end of the run and will not be able to race. So to let Ross get back in for class Jeff bypassed the scales and fuel check. That some quick thinking by the multi-time Champ. To some it may not mean much but to me it ranks high on the list.

Jack Matyas · 07-20-2020, 01:49 PM

Very quick thinking on Taylor's part ........

HR9121 · 07-20-2020, 03:40 PM

Always a class act, not surprised that he would've thought of that. Me I would've been so disgusted about my motor I wouldn't never be able to think like that.

Carguy49 · 07-20-2020, 07:08 PM

A very classy thing to do. That is the mark of a true champion. Way to go Jeff.

davidhuff · 07-20-2020, 07:17 PM

That is a Class Racer!

Jerry Terry · 07-20-2020, 07:32 PM

The Taylors have always been a class act willing to help anybody.

Jerry
Retired 3490 3492 STK SS SST

Zac Ross · 07-23-2020, 09:02 AM

I would like to Thank Jeff again, as I was the recipient of the pass into the class final due to Jeff's unfortune. His actions depict what a class act really is.
Jeff is not only a great guy but an awesome engine builder.
Thanks again.

Frank Castros · 07-23-2020, 09:47 PM

I met Jeff and Charlie once way back in the “Crunchy Chicken” Camaro days and I will say this, class is not something you acquire, you’re born with it. Larry’s story confirms it.

07-20-2020, 06:59 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,660 Likes: 1,949 Liked 10,813 Times in 2,247 Posts	Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals First off everyone was happy to be racing and seeing old friends and meeting new ones. I'm sure there were plenty of courtesies displayed by many, but I need to share this example with y'all. First round of class in FS/D: Taylor gets the win light against Ross. Taylor's engine breaks at the end of the run and will not be able to race. So to let Ross get back in for class Jeff bypassed the scales and fuel check. That some quick thinking by the multi-time Champ. To some it may not mean much but to me it ranks high on the list. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-20-2020, 01:49 PM	#2
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals Very quick thinking on Taylor's part ........ __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

07-20-2020, 03:40 PM	#3
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals Always a class act, not surprised that he would've thought of that. Me I would've been so disgusted about my motor I wouldn't never be able to think like that. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

07-20-2020, 07:08 PM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,985 Likes: 2,487 Liked 2,967 Times in 713 Posts	Re: Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals A very classy thing to do. That is the mark of a true champion. Way to go Jeff. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

07-20-2020, 07:17 PM	#5
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals That is a Class Racer!

07-20-2020, 07:32 PM	#6
Jerry Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 652 Likes: 6,086 Liked 450 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals The Taylors have always been a class act willing to help anybody. Jerry Retired 3490 3492 STK SS SST

07-23-2020, 09:02 AM	#7
Zac Ross Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals I would like to Thank Jeff again, as I was the recipient of the pass into the class final due to Jeff's unfortune. His actions depict what a class act really is. Jeff is not only a great guy but an awesome engine builder. Thanks again. __________________ Zac Ross FS/D 3190

07-23-2020, 09:47 PM	#8
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,987 Likes: 2,617 Liked 2,741 Times in 967 Posts	Re: Sportsmanship At The Sportsnationals I met Jeff and Charlie once way back in the “Crunchy Chicken” Camaro days and I will say this, class is not something you acquire, you’re born with it. Larry’s story confirms it.