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    Rocking Chair Nationals

    WOW!! Thanks Dick for all the great pictures, Thanks Allan for keeping us all paired up .. A special thanks To Gary Gore for sweeting the pot, and Elmer for providing his part.. And congratulations to Bob Walker , Jr. for the win and John( Wild Fire ) you put on one hell of a fight .. That...
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    NHRA HOT ROD REUNION 2017

    I would like all of our members who will be at the 348/409 event in Bowling Green 2017 to know that Red Willams will be our Grand Marshall. This gentleman brings a lot of history and knowledge to our sport. He is a true drag racer and a legend in his own time and I'm very exicited that Red has...
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    NHRA HOT ROD REUNION 2017

    Hey, not a bad looking group! By the way, I just sent a note to Steve Gibbs, Director of the NHRA Hod Rod Reunion and Fred Bear, who initiated our acceptance into the Bowling Green event, and my partner in crime Martin Key. Attached below for your information. Dear Steve and Fred: I just...
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    NHRA HOT ROD REUNION 2017

    I'll be there ... Plan on some changes .. To get me down the track a little quicker....will also work on a few new ideas, too better the event.. I will stay in touch!
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    NHRA HOT ROD REUNION 2017

    Ronnie, thanks for the nice comments. I, too, made two trips to Thompson, OH and that's where I met you for the first time. You helped me with my carburetor linkage in 2010. Anyhow we'll see how this shakes out . Believe me I see both sides and yes , no one is getting any younger.... Thanks ..Al
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    NHRA HOT ROD REUNION 2017

    LA Hot Rods.....yes, Bowling Green is a given, in that we have been invited back. However, I participated at a racing event in Beaver Springs, PA this past weekend and the subject came up. A large majority of this group told me they will not be participating at Bowling Green next year because...
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    2016 Fred Totten Memorial Shootout

    Ron and I joined in on Sunday ... Had a great time .. Thanks again Phillip for taking care of the old man's tire pressure and lining me up on the rubber ... You were a big help... Just loved the flag start ... 1st time for me legally , George Nye did a great job , Val thanks for keeping me jump...
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    NHRA Hot Rod Reunion

    Phil, just to straighten out the record of the trophies....the two piston class trophies came from Martin, the timing chain covers were made by me, and your plaque came from Dick MacKenzie. I thought I had covered that. Just want credit to go where credit's due because we all pulled together...
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    2016 Fred Totten Memorial Shootout

    Steven, my plans have not changed,Ron and I will be there. Ron to show Al to race .
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    NHRA Hot Rod Reunion

    Save that receipt... And frame it .. You know we could come up with something for a trophy for next year... I'll be thinking about that one....
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    NHRA Hot Rod Reunion

    Last but not least.......Thank you Mark Steele and sons! The best tee shirts ever and the hats were a nice touch, too!!! You might not know it but you are our official apparel designer/merchant!
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    NHRA Hot Rod Reunion

    Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork equals success! Made it home safely. Had a wonderful event. Just want to thank everyone who participated and helped make this a huge success. Thanks for good weather and Martin, you're just like that Energizer Bunny...you just keep going! I enjoyed so much...
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    NHRA Hot Rod Reunion

    Today is the Big Day , 1st round will start about 11:00 hoping for good air.. Ladder as been made and we're all paired up ..... Good luck to all !!!!
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    NHRA Hot Rod Reunion

    Barry I'll be staying late and if I can help if your running late ....call me on my cell 703 989 - 4512 really don't have a good Answer but I can try ?
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    NHRA Hot Rod Reunion

    6/15...7 a. M . To 5p.m.
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