Bill Jenkins - Page 5

Alan Roehrich · 03-29-2012, 07:49 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Bill Jenkins in a few occasions. I also had the great fortune to enjoy listening to Jere Stahl tell a ton of stories about him, Jenkins, and Strickler, among others traveling across the country.

Tim H · 03-29-2012, 08:10 PM

A truly sad day. Now all my 3 heroes are gone, Lee Shepherd,John Lingenfelter and Bill.
Thanks for all you did for us Chevy guys and our sport ... Godspeed Mr.Jenkins.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 03-29-2012, 08:20 PM

One Winternationals, probably over 20 years ago, I was in the pits doing some little flog on some stocker I had, my 409 Chevy buddy,Mitch Akers from San Diego was up, and we were immersed in what we were doing, and a tall and a short figure came up behind us.Turning around, it was Doug Marion, Super Chevy Magazine editor, and with him was Bill Jenkins. We stopped what we were doing, Doug introduced us both to da Grump, and we were as suprised and astonished as we could be. I knew they knew each other, but it was a real suprise to meet them, especially the shorter of the two like that. We visited a bit, and off they went. We both shook hands with a real legend that day,and we will never forget that encounter at Pomona that day. All the stories, the legends, the incredible experiences that surrounds that man and his name are but a by-product of what he was all about. He was an absolute genius of the highest order.

Ed Fernandez · 03-29-2012, 08:51 PM

I got a friend to bribe him at the Grove a few years ago with two cigars to get him to sign
a book twice.With the Camaro and with the Black Arrow.Another legend we'll miss.

JHeath · 03-29-2012, 09:25 PM

Grumpy, Dyno Don, Ronnie Sox...THE original PRO STOCK racers...never to be replaced...!!!!

Grant Eldridge · 03-29-2012, 09:41 PM

Very sad news, I'd just finished reading his authorized book "Grumpy's Toys" by Doug Boyce. It's a great read for all those who followed and admired Bill Jenkins over the years and his incredible accomplishments. Lots of stories, all his race cars and history well illustrated with photos including from his personal archives. One of the greats in drag racing, my prayers are with his family and friends...

God Bless,

Grant Eldridge
E/SA 6650

Glenn Hayes · 03-29-2012, 09:50 PM

Bill was awesume, a true genius.... and what a hoot to hang out with. I enjoyed doing business with him for 30+ years. Gonna miss him...

Eddies66 · 03-29-2012, 09:59 PM

Just a quick tribute to Da Grump!

Carguy49 · 03-29-2012, 10:00 PM

Another Legend is gone. Truly a sad day for drag racers, whether you are a chevy fan or not. I can see the match races now. Sox verses Landy, Jenkins verses Sox and so on and so on. I, too, just finished the "Grumpy's Toys" book recently. A great book to read and marvel at all that Bill accomplished, both on and off the track. Godspeed Bill and prayers to his family.

Doug Blackley · 03-29-2012, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHeath

Grumpy, Dyno Don, Ronnie Sox...THE original PRO STOCK racers...never to be replaced...!!!!

Them and Dandy Dick are all lining up for their match races upstairs while Buster is lighting the tree sending them off.

RIP Grumpy

03-29-2012, 07:49 PM	#41
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,115 Likes: 1,572 Liked 1,829 Times in 414 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Bill Jenkins in a few occasions. I also had the great fortune to enjoy listening to Jere Stahl tell a ton of stories about him, Jenkins, and Strickler, among others traveling across the country. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

03-29-2012, 08:10 PM	#42
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,042 Likes: 1,073 Liked 482 Times in 159 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins A truly sad day. Now all my 3 heroes are gone, Lee Shepherd,John Lingenfelter and Bill. Thanks for all you did for us Chevy guys and our sport ... Godspeed Mr.Jenkins.

03-29-2012, 08:20 PM	#43
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,136 Likes: 172 Liked 705 Times in 219 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins One Winternationals, probably over 20 years ago, I was in the pits doing some little flog on some stocker I had, my 409 Chevy buddy,Mitch Akers from San Diego was up, and we were immersed in what we were doing, and a tall and a short figure came up behind us.Turning around, it was Doug Marion, Super Chevy Magazine editor, and with him was Bill Jenkins. We stopped what we were doing, Doug introduced us both to da Grump, and we were as suprised and astonished as we could be. I knew they knew each other, but it was a real suprise to meet them, especially the shorter of the two like that. We visited a bit, and off they went. We both shook hands with a real legend that day,and we will never forget that encounter at Pomona that day. All the stories, the legends, the incredible experiences that surrounds that man and his name are but a by-product of what he was all about. He was an absolute genius of the highest order.

03-29-2012, 08:51 PM	#44
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: Bill Jenkins I got a friend to bribe him at the Grove a few years ago with two cigars to get him to sign a book twice.With the Camaro and with the Black Arrow.Another legend we'll miss. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

03-29-2012, 09:25 PM	#45
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins Grumpy, Dyno Don, Ronnie Sox...THE original PRO STOCK racers...never to be replaced...!!!! __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

03-29-2012, 09:41 PM	#46
Grant Eldridge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins Very sad news, I'd just finished reading his authorized book "Grumpy's Toys" by Doug Boyce. It's a great read for all those who followed and admired Bill Jenkins over the years and his incredible accomplishments. Lots of stories, all his race cars and history well illustrated with photos including from his personal archives. One of the greats in drag racing, my prayers are with his family and friends... God Bless, Grant Eldridge E/SA 6650

03-29-2012, 09:50 PM	#47
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins Bill was awesume, a true genius.... and what a hoot to hang out with. I enjoyed doing business with him for 30+ years. Gonna miss him... __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"

03-29-2012, 09:59 PM	#48
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,308 Likes: 300 Liked 881 Times in 452 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins Just a quick tribute to Da Grump!

03-29-2012, 10:00 PM	#49
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,948 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Bill Jenkins Another Legend is gone. Truly a sad day for drag racers, whether you are a chevy fan or not. I can see the match races now. Sox verses Landy, Jenkins verses Sox and so on and so on. I, too, just finished the "Grumpy's Toys" book recently. A great book to read and marvel at all that Bill accomplished, both on and off the track. Godspeed Bill and prayers to his family. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.