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Jim McLennan, a Bay Area drag racing pioneer and promoter was laid to rest today in San Francisco. Mr. McLennan passed away from complications of diabetes at age 74. McLennan’s love of racing dated back to his teenage years running hot rods on San Francisco's Great Highway, and continued throughout his life. In 1957, he opened Half Moon Bay Drag Strip, and later Champion Speed Shop selling speed parts, and building and repairing hot rods. In the 1960’s, the Half Moon Bay Drag Strip was the site of many historic battles between McLennan’s Champion Speed Shop fueler and the fueler of Ted Gotelli of Gotelli Speed Shop. In recent years, McLennan and his family built and campaigned a nostalgia top fueler. Jim McLennan sadly did not live long enough to celebrate his induction into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in Ocala, Florida on March 15, 2007.

Thanks to Kevin M. Triplett

Sad news R.I.P. Jim

Although I didn't know Jim, I recognize his name and the cars he owned and built. My sympathies go out to his family and my thanks to Jim for his accomplishments. Rest in peace my friend.

RIP Jim...
Thanks

I am saddened to hear of Jim McLennan's passing. He was one of the few brave men and women who helped build our sport into the dynamic phenomenon it is today. I imagine a match race is being prepared in Heaven as we speak with Gotelli's gang...A much deserved posthumous induction coming up in March. RIP, Jim, and thanks. WC1

He led his life and his hot rodding village with the dignity of a Baronial encampment. Farewell.