uhhh...not much with intros.
Lets just say I like Cars, Bikes, Planes ....anything that has a motor.
Who am I?
I was borne in 55, grew up in Wilmington DE watching the hay day of Drag Racing. I sat on the couch with Dad and Grampa watching Fireball Roberts burn and the only turban powered car to compete at Indy before the age of 10. Subscribed to Hot Rod magazine in 69. Rode to High School in my friends hand-me-down 67 GTO every morning. Saw my first pro drag race in 72. Built my first engine in 73. Been building stuff ever since. I am married to a great woman (#2) who is supportive but as hard headed as me (which makes for some interesting scenes) but we love each other.
I am a licensed A&P Mechanic, Flight Engineer, Commercial Pilot, Mechanical Engineer(Clemson educated but not licensed) and all around gear head. My friends say ‘with me it’s a sickness’....whatever that means. I’ve been told I don’t know when to quit.
Never did any real racing but always hang out with that crowd. I’m always building hotrods of one sort but unlike most, my stuff is always functional. I always thought the greatest satisfaction was in the creation/build … until last weekend when...
I brought my 67 GTO to the April meet where I thoroughly enjoyed myself. In fact, I think I have discovered what I have missed all these years, the last great grass roots racing venue. (Everything else has been corporate-ized; No home spun innovation welcome)
So thank you to Keith , Joe ,Tonya , Donna and everyone who makes these events possible. You have opened my eyes to the thrill of safe speed!
And now… on with the show