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Lawrence (Larry) Buckner announcer at Colonial Beach Dragway in Colonial Beach, Va.,
(since 1996) was shot and killed while on guard-duty at the U.S. Census Bureau in
Suitland, Maryland yesterday'.
The man responsible was captured.
RIP ole friend.

Thanks for the memories ole friend. We did have some good times, flying and racing.
R.I.P. Jim you made a lot of winners from ATI.

Oh, for the "good ole dazes"! Back in the early '60's I drove a '57 Ford (312ci-245hp) in E/SA. Back when you could set the spark plugs and set the points with a matchbook cover. Close the scews in the carb all the way and open two complete turns for a perfect setting. No line-locks or ele...

My first trip (attending only) was at Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas, Virginia. It was the first drag strip on the East Coast built in 1953 and was a dirt track. Racers used (then) mud & snow tires for traction. It was built by Mr. Al Gore (of Va., & now is 95). It was paved in1954 and is...

Yes, there is a lot to see. Too see all, it would take a week or more.
Glad it was enjoyable.
Any pictures coming?

Billy Mac get your ass up here and bring your body and car too.
From a REAL Red(d)neck! (g)

Pat Garlits, wife of 61 years to Legend" Don Garlits passed away today at their home in Florida.
My prayers to Don and family on their loss. Bye ole friend as you go from an Angel on Earth to
an Angel in Heaven.

Man how time flies. Still remember the first one at Island Dragway and meeting you after the many years you spent at Dover Dragway.
Another (JA)_ JAck Approved Nostalgia Event.
Looking forward to seeing the JA Decal on the T-Shirts.

A very sad day for drag racers losing one of Drag Racing's greatest Bud Faubel. He was a fighter jet pilot during the Korea and Viet Nam wars. He was also a retired airline pilot and continued drag racing during all of these times. He was also a champion ballroom dancer with his lovely wife Barbara....