Drag Racing Heros

Charlie A · 04-03-2012, 08:34 AM

National or local legends.

Someone that made a difference or let you tag along?

Honor their memory here.

Dion Hildebrandt · 04-03-2012, 09:27 AM

Ed Dyck, braket racer extrodinaire based out of Airdrie Alberta Canada. This amazing racer schooled me many times on top end driving, and the value of a good reaction time. I also had the opportunities to return the favour

He had passed away unexpectedly after medical complications a few years ago and the track hasnt been the same since. Speak this gentlemans name in div 6 and many people have some very fond memories of this legend.

stage1scott · 04-03-2012, 09:42 AM

In the 70s, Division 1 racer John Kunsak-who has been sidelined since the middle 90s due to his wife’s health issues, but will return this year in SS/A or B – as A young lad of 18 living away from home he let me tag along to the races and at his repair business, teaching me all manner of things that continue to help me now. We didn’t win much, as is the case for many racers, but we had a lot of fun and the lessons learned about mechanical issues and how to improvise, the correct way to repair “normal” cars for people, how to work and play hard and many other life’s lessons that still hold true.

Dwight Southerland · 04-03-2012, 11:25 AM

Jack Mullins & Bob Ayres

Hemi Moose · 04-04-2012, 01:09 PM

I've always liked Big Daddy Don Garlits, Gary Beck, Don Prudhomme, & Warren Johnson myself, but as far as past drag racing pioneers go well Dick Landy, Ronnie Sox, & Bill Jenkins are a few of them...

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Chuck Beach · 04-04-2012, 03:26 PM

I think there will always be great racers and innovators but to me they are not heros, heros to me are the brave men and women of our armed forces and the men and women of the fire and police departments, or anyone who risks their lives for someone else ....

Charlie A · 04-04-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

I think there will always be great racers and innovators but to me they are not heros, heros to me are the brave men and women of our armed forces and the men and women of the fire and police departments, or anyone who risks their lives for someone else ....

I am a veteran, I titled the topic and have no problem with it.
Every veteran is not a hero. IMHO
I signed up to do a job and did it. Had I done something heroic....different story.
My friend has a Bronze Star. (Hero)
I know what he did to earn it.
We're both veterans of the same time but...me? (not hero)

Back on subject please.

Heros/legends/positive influences and your stories about them.

04-03-2012, 08:34 AM	#1
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Drag Racing Heros National or local legends. Someone that made a difference or let you tag along? Honor their memory here. Last edited by Charlie A; 04-04-2012 at 03:35 PM.

04-03-2012, 09:27 AM	#2
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Drag Racing Heros Ed Dyck, braket racer extrodinaire based out of Airdrie Alberta Canada. This amazing racer schooled me many times on top end driving, and the value of a good reaction time. I also had the opportunities to return the favour He had passed away unexpectedly after medical complications a few years ago and the track hasnt been the same since. Speak this gentlemans name in div 6 and many people have some very fond memories of this legend. __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

04-03-2012, 09:42 AM	#3
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 403 Likes: 1,661 Liked 97 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Drag Racing Heros In the 70s, Division 1 racer John Kunsak-who has been sidelined since the middle 90s due to his wife’s health issues, but will return this year in SS/A or B – as A young lad of 18 living away from home he let me tag along to the races and at his repair business, teaching me all manner of things that continue to help me now. We didn’t win much, as is the case for many racers, but we had a lot of fun and the lessons learned about mechanical issues and how to improvise, the correct way to repair “normal” cars for people, how to work and play hard and many other life’s lessons that still hold true. __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

04-03-2012, 11:25 AM	#4
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,980 Likes: 53 Liked 724 Times in 177 Posts	Re: Drag Racing Heros Jack Mullins & Bob Ayres

04-04-2012, 01:09 PM	#5
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Drag Racing Heros I've always liked Big Daddy Don Garlits, Gary Beck, Don Prudhomme, & Warren Johnson myself, but as far as past drag racing pioneers go well Dick Landy, Ronnie Sox, & Bill Jenkins are a few of them... . Last edited by Hemi Moose; 04-04-2012 at 01:12 PM.

04-04-2012, 03:26 PM	#6
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 59 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Drag Racing Heros I think there will always be great racers and innovators but to me they are not heros, heros to me are the brave men and women of our armed forces and the men and women of the fire and police departments, or anyone who risks their lives for someone else .... __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK