David Rampy ?

Tim H · 11-19-2019, 10:53 AM

I am wondering if David Rampy has retired from racing. NHRA video posted on their site yesterday, entitled "Fast Five" seems to state he has ?

Darrel Goheen · 11-19-2019, 12:18 PM

I had not heard that. Thanks.
https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/fast-...ub-nhra-finals

jmcarter · 11-19-2019, 01:24 PM

Believe he had discussed the prospect before but whatever deal he got with Skillman must have been too good to turn down. He'll definitely go down as one of the greatest and that's not just based on his record. His dedication to his craft has always been inspiring. Remember him driving up to Chattanooga to run his Chevy 2 in the local bracket program and it was COLD that night, believe that was at least 30 years ago. The year he was the reigning Super Gas champ in the Monza he went out early at the Nationals and stopped by on the way home to run a bracket race at our local track in Knoxville. Soon as he got there he was under the car adjusting his four link and getting ready.

Amazing career, hope he comes out occasionally to show everyone how a Champ conducts himself.

Rory McNeil · 11-19-2019, 03:10 PM

Not sure it really means anything, but I did notice that Rampys S/S Camaro had "For Sale" on the back window at the Finals in Pomona.

Superfan1 · 11-19-2019, 07:14 PM

In my humble opinion, the 3 greatest Sportsman racers of all time are David Rampy, Dan Fletcher, and Peter Biondo in no particular order.

Frank Castros · 11-19-2019, 08:57 PM

No disrespect to these three great racers, but don't forget the great Jeff Taylor.

mopacltd · 11-19-2019, 09:04 PM

And Mike Edwards

MR DERBY CITY · 11-19-2019, 09:13 PM

And Bobby West Warren ,..l

G Schenck · 11-20-2019, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superfan1

In my humble opinion, the 3 greatest Sportsman racers of all time are David Rampy, Dan Fletcher, and Peter Biondo in no particular order.

I could name ten more great sportsman racers but I believe Bill has the cream of the crop.

Greg

novassdude · 11-20-2019, 03:31 PM

It wont be right not seeing him out there but I can imagine there are a few people that are very happy about it. They have a much better chance of winning with him sitting at home. He is definitely one of the best to strap in a drag car.

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Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,039 Likes: 1,062 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	David Rampy ? I am wondering if David Rampy has retired from racing. NHRA video posted on their site yesterday, entitled "Fast Five" seems to state he has ?

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Darrel Goheen Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 380 Likes: 226 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? I had not heard that. Thanks. https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/fast-...ub-nhra-finals __________________ Darrel Goheen 785-623-7021 Stock Eliminator 585 94 Camaro Z/28 LT1/ET 585 67 Chevelle 427 Tehnician for JustAnswer.com

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,284 Likes: 2,337 Liked 3,126 Times in 962 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? Believe he had discussed the prospect before but whatever deal he got with Skillman must have been too good to turn down. He'll definitely go down as one of the greatest and that's not just based on his record. His dedication to his craft has always been inspiring. Remember him driving up to Chattanooga to run his Chevy 2 in the local bracket program and it was COLD that night, believe that was at least 30 years ago. The year he was the reigning Super Gas champ in the Monza he went out early at the Nationals and stopped by on the way home to run a bracket race at our local track in Knoxville. Soon as he got there he was under the car adjusting his four link and getting ready. Amazing career, hope he comes out occasionally to show everyone how a Champ conducts himself. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,306 Likes: 309 Liked 1,081 Times in 297 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? Not sure it really means anything, but I did notice that Rampys S/S Camaro had "For Sale" on the back window at the Finals in Pomona. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

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Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,989 Likes: 1,663 Liked 2,632 Times in 438 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? In my humble opinion, the 3 greatest Sportsman racers of all time are David Rampy, Dan Fletcher, and Peter Biondo in no particular order. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

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novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? It wont be right not seeing him out there but I can imagine there are a few people that are very happy about it. They have a much better chance of winning with him sitting at home. He is definitely one of the best to strap in a drag car.