Art Arfons

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Art Arfons

Postby Andamo » Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:47 am

Art Arfons of "Green Monster" fame passed away Monday at the age of 81.
God speed my friend and thank you for the contributions to our sport.
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Postby Gator » Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:32 pm

God Bless You Art.......
THANKS
Words can't describe your accomplishments.
Craig is reunited with you.
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Postby Andamo » Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:55 pm

Wally, thanks for the memory jog about Craig.

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Postby SLICK VIC » Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:24 pm

Wow,,

..R.I.P. Art Arfons.....
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Postby jim sanders » Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:42 pm

:( i saw the Green Monster at M.A.R. when i was a kid...
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Postby WildcatOne » Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:15 pm

Where would we be without having had the great Art Arfons. I can't imagine the sport being what it is if he hadn't been there blowing everybody away with those hairy, scary Green Monsters and Cyclops cars...I was just out in my back yard, looking up at the sky and a satellite flew over...I thought to myself "There goes Art Arfons in his new ride..." WC1
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Postby pro70z28 » Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:45 pm

This is my memory of Art Arfons.

http://www.pullsite.com/pullpictures/bo ... ggreen.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtUB1yI035g
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Postby draglist » Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:52 pm

A giant in the sport. WC and Racers for Coffee will have to do justice... as usual, I've only got time to hop in and say farewell, and Art deserves so much more than that. Thanks for the links. bp
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Postby racersforcoffee » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:18 am

Bill,

I'm dashing to work myself, and just got the word. I can only suggest the ban on "non-automotive engines" NHRA created as a result of Art's innovations was the tip of the iceberg. His 150mph top time at the '57 Okie City NHRA Nationals was a gas-only accomplishment I hope he valued til his death. The Salt Flats in the early '60's.....oh, man! 8)
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Postby Gator » Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:02 pm

Art & Breedlove swapped those land speed records back and forth.....well into the 80's.
Art was one smart cookie..Craig and he are innovating as we speak......
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