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...]
1) The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) announced its 2024 Induction Class at the 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (April 14-16). The 36th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Racing, which will formally usher the Class of 2024 into the MSHFA, … [Read more...]
Steve Klemetti provides the numbers for the first three NHRA races of 2023. New Entries Class Driver Best ET Speed Year Track AAFK Alex Laughlin 3.993 320.51 2023 GAINESVILLE AAFK Alex Laughlin 3.993 317.72 2023 WINTERS AAFK Alex Laughlin 4.465 197.83 2023 PHOENIX PMD Mason Wright 5.828 … [Read more...]
Harvey M. Palash passed away on March 4, 2023. Harvey is survived by his wife, Penny and his daughter Andrea Leigh Palash. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 19, 1933, and moved to Southern California in 1936. Harvey attended Fairfax High, Los Angeles City College and graduated from USC in 1955. … [Read more...]
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