By Richard Parks 1) Last Friday I attended the service for noted illustrator and National Dragster staffer John Jodauga. His artwork graced many press kit covers (most famously those for Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins) and posters, while his portraits were a staple of ND for many years. In attendance were … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) Readers: Kent Fuller has passed away. Bob McClennan wrote, "How did it come about that Kent moved to Champion? Did it work out? I remember him building the grandstand brackets at the Speedway." Don Smith replied, "Our history with Kent Fuller...We were running the … [Read more...]
Steve Klemetti provides new drivers and new personal best elapsed times and speeds for the 2023 NHRA 4-Wide events in Las Vegas and Charlotte and the return to Joliet after a few years! New Entries Class Driver Best ET Speed Year Track PMD Jason Lee 5.684 252.24 2023 JOLIET PMD Jason Lee … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) Don Smith wrote that John Sofilos of Unlimited Marine in Clear Lake, California, has passed away recently. His shop was located next to Champion Speed Shop, according to Don. Does anyone have a bio or obit for John? 2) Thank you very much. I enjoyed these newsletters a lot. … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) The returning Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Ridge Runner Rally rolled off to a great start Monday, May 15, for the first of a four-day motoring tour through some of the most scenic landscapes in the Southeastern U.S. After a one-year hiatus, the HSR Ridge Runner Rally is … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) SEMA FRIENDS: The SEMA Board provides strategic direction to the association and plays a critical role in shaping the future of our industry. The SEMA Board of Directors election is open through May 23, 2023. If you are not sure who to vote for here are my suggestions: Melanie … [Read more...]
Shows, events, reunions, races, etc. By Richard Parks Greetings: I have a small Motorsports newsletter. It is a hobby, free to anyone, no sponsors or ads, around a thousand names and eclectic, but normally in the car culture. I try to send out 2 newsletters a month. The topics are usually … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) Nancy Wilson just posted that Pat Doll, Darwin's wife, passed away yesterday. No other info at this time. RIP, Jim Kerr JIM: Darwin Doll and his wife Pat were the husband/wife NHRA Directors for Division #1, the Northeast area. They weren't the first, but they were a major … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) Craig Breedlove was a friend and a man I admired hugely, and it would be a pleasure to have you send my biography (obituary story) to anyone you think might like to read it. David Tremayne READERS: If you want David's excellent biography of Land Speed racer Craig Breedlove, … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) Royce Rumsey just published “Star with Sunglasses” in Exposure. To be added to his list of fine stories, just email Royce at roycer924_2. 2) I remember years ago that an NHRA official at the time told me that as far as he was concerned, there would be Top Fuel, Funny Car, … [Read more...]
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