My good friend John Bilas Passed away yesterday. John and Biddy Winward raced for many years in Division 1 nitro and alcohol cars. Lately, John was crewing for his friends the Sweetman Brothers. John always had a story, loved drag racing and was never in a bad mood. I'm glad our paths met. Rest in P...

A group of Stark County, Ohio racers, fans, photographers, etc. have put together a memorial award in Stan Bowman's name to be awarded at the Marion County Nostalgia Funny Car Nationals. The award amount is $316, to honor Stan's competition number. We will choose the team that most represents Stan's...

I think Diana is talking about the Funny Car show At Atco last year that was limited to a few photographers. Maybe, maybe not?

There are so many people that were there that I would have liked to have met. The next time you're on the same property, please try to find me and introduce yourself.

Happy b-day Zappy.
Happy b-day Dave. Now that we're over your birthday, do you think you could post some more NE Ohio 70s drag racing stuff?

I guess I have a different take on this subject. I don't really care if the national media covers drag racing, or if everyone in the country knows that drag racing is this respectable "real" sport. Does it really matter how Hollywood depicts drag racers? The best times I have had at the races were a...

I don't remember 32 funny cars (I was 2 years old), but I do remember the Grandnationals at 42 every year. Quaker City had a few match races that featured funny cars sponsored by Army (Prudhomme), Navy (Mcewen), Marines (Pickett), and All Parts Canton (Bowman).

Two memories of the St. Louis track: The first one is from back in the early 90s when we ran the IHRA national events with Mark Thomas. One event the Cavilieri brothers and Dave Miller entered 3 professional classes (Top Fuel, AA/FC and BB/FC). The kicker of the deal was that they only had two motor...

It was great to see the Stambaugh's back at the track. My friend Johnny and I worked the top end for the second year and was again disappointed to not get to see the Wheely cart. It did get us concerned when we saw all of the flames at the starting line. We were hoping that he was going to try to se...

Has anyone else thought about Shirley during the past few week Danica Patrick/NASCAR marketing blitz? Our sport, 30 years ago, had a single mom out there not only competing, but winning championships. Living with three women, 6 and 9 year old daughters and a pretty wife, I do appreciate the story of...

I just googled Corvette roadster funny car and came up with this thread. There is another blue Corvette roadster in the world and it is sitting in my garage. I know it's not the same one. Some of my GLNFCC brothers don't like it, but now I know it is historically correct! I would put a picture up if...