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Art Arfons
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:47 am
by Andamo
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:32 pm
by Gator
God Bless You Art.......
THANKS
Words can't describe your accomplishments.
Craig is reunited with you.
Rest ......
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:55 pm
by Andamo
Wally, thanks for the memory jog about Craig.
Dan
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:24 pm
by SLICK VIC
Wow,,
..R.I.P. Art Arfons.....
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:42 pm
by jim sanders
i saw the Green Monster at M.A.R. when i was a kid...
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:15 pm
by WildcatOne
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
http://www.nhra.com/content/news/25863.htm
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:45 pm
by pro70z28
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:52 pm
by draglist
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
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:18 am
by racersforcoffee
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!
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 5:02 pm
by Gator
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......