Anne Toews

Frank Castros · 08-25-2020, 07:09 AM

Walter Toews' Chevy II 100 sedan was one of the coolest race cars back in the day.

Dave Casey · 08-25-2020, 09:16 AM

Anne was on the receiving end of the classiest sportsmanlike act I have ever seen at a race. Many saw it and commended the competitor. Anne is a great story in our sport. Congrats Anne .

Rich Biebel · 08-25-2020, 09:22 AM

I've known Anne since 1966.
We raced at Island Dragway and Lou, Anne and Walt were also racing there often.
Had some good races over the years in various cars.
Walt was often at the shop I worked at, Crow's Head Shop.
We did some work for him and he used our machines sometimes to do some work. He built engines at home after his regular job.
We were always pretty good friends and sometimes competitors.

Anne has been running the Orange car pretty regularly the last couple months and has been doing a great job.

Walt built the engine that's in that car and amazingly the car is all original Anne told me. I never saw that one and thought it was the white car but it is not.

Their cars were always nice, well built and pretty fast. Sedan Deliveries, the Corvette, and later the early Nova's in SS and others.

Todd, Billy and Tom Goldman also did some work on the orange car to get it out there.

A Pretty cool story really and Walt would be happy I think for sure....He was a great guy and always smiling......We always had fun discussions and he was very smart and talented.

I was watching the NED race some and thought it was real good how Brian Lohnes told the story and very accurately.....

Racing is a great motivator and helps to keep us older folks going...

Bravo Anne !!!

Rich Biebel · 08-25-2020, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Walter Toews' Chevy II 100 sedan was one of the coolest race cars back in the day.

I don't recall the exact details but one car was a hdtp and the roof was cutoff and made into a sedan......to better fit the class rules.

The sedan ran SS/JA with a 327....and is still a racecar....

Bob Don · 08-25-2020, 09:32 AM

From this weekend's Epping sportsnats. A coupe of class acts:

340Cuda · 08-25-2020, 03:57 PM

I did not know of Anne until this weekend but I am a fan now!

Greg Barsamian · 08-25-2020, 06:44 PM

Was fortunate to meet Anne in the Stageing Lanes with her daughter Jen (aka Mrs Todd Hoven)
Had a "GREAT Conversation" about her and her car, and how she got to NH to race it.

It's people like Anne that inspire many to continue to do this CrAzY thing we call Class Racing.

It was my pleasure to meet you Mrs Toews

Marty Knox · 08-25-2020, 06:49 PM

I haven't seen Anne in person since 1972 but I still recognize her.
It's inspiring that she's racing again.

Murphy · 08-25-2020, 07:55 PM

She was at the tri five national last year driving Barry Walters Jr Stock car.

Mike Jones · 08-25-2020, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 340Cuda

I did not know of Anne until this weekend but I am a fan now!

Same here

08-25-2020, 07:09 AM	#1
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,975 Likes: 2,586 Liked 2,725 Times in 961 Posts	Re: Anne Toews Walter Toews' Chevy II 100 sedan was one of the coolest race cars back in the day.

08-25-2020, 09:16 AM	#2
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,201 Likes: 233 Liked 774 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Anne Toews Anne was on the receiving end of the classiest sportsmanlike act I have ever seen at a race. Many saw it and commended the competitor. Anne is a great story in our sport. Congrats Anne . __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

08-25-2020, 09:22 AM	#3
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Anne Toews I've known Anne since 1966. We raced at Island Dragway and Lou, Anne and Walt were also racing there often. Had some good races over the years in various cars. Walt was often at the shop I worked at, Crow's Head Shop. We did some work for him and he used our machines sometimes to do some work. He built engines at home after his regular job. We were always pretty good friends and sometimes competitors. Anne has been running the Orange car pretty regularly the last couple months and has been doing a great job. Walt built the engine that's in that car and amazingly the car is all original Anne told me. I never saw that one and thought it was the white car but it is not. Their cars were always nice, well built and pretty fast. Sedan Deliveries, the Corvette, and later the early Nova's in SS and others. Todd, Billy and Tom Goldman also did some work on the orange car to get it out there. A Pretty cool story really and Walt would be happy I think for sure....He was a great guy and always smiling......We always had fun discussions and he was very smart and talented. I was watching the NED race some and thought it was real good how Brian Lohnes told the story and very accurately..... Racing is a great motivator and helps to keep us older folks going... Bravo Anne !!! __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

08-25-2020, 09:32 AM	#5
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,116 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Anne Toews From this weekend's Epping sportsnats. A coupe of class acts: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bob Don 128 SS Last edited by Bob Don; 08-25-2020 at 09:41 AM.

08-25-2020, 03:57 PM	#6
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,671 Likes: 3,860 Liked 801 Times in 338 Posts	Re: Anne Toews I did not know of Anne until this weekend but I am a fan now!

08-25-2020, 06:44 PM	#7
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,401 Likes: 723 Liked 419 Times in 96 Posts	Re: Anne Toews Was fortunate to meet Anne in the Stageing Lanes with her daughter Jen (aka Mrs Todd Hoven) Had a "GREAT Conversation" about her and her car, and how she got to NH to race it. It's people like Anne that inspire many to continue to do this CrAzY thing we call Class Racing. It was my pleasure to meet you Mrs Toews

08-25-2020, 06:49 PM	#8
Marty Knox Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Freeland MI Posts: 179 Likes: 283 Liked 44 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Anne Toews I haven't seen Anne in person since 1972 but I still recognize her. It's inspiring that she's racing again. __________________ Marty Knox 3071 STK

08-25-2020, 07:55 PM	#9
Murphy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 45 Likes: 17 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Anne Toews She was at the tri five national last year driving Barry Walters Jr Stock car.