Who's Your Hero?

throb · 2/24/09, 3:50 PM

mario, aj, stewart

FishBurger · 2/24/09, 5:21 PM

My Dad.......still the best man I ever knew (although Danny B. is close :wink).

Racing scene:

Local: Stan Bowman, Gil Hess, Mike Johnson, Cecil Beavers, Earl Smith

Nat'l.: A.J. Foyt, Sheldon Kinser, Richard Griffin, Derek Davidson, Robbie Stanley

Old fart that I am, I limited my list to drivers no longer in competition.

2/24/09, 5:49 PM

I am 61 years old and most of my heroes no longer race and some have passed away. I live in Southern California, but grew up in the northern part of the state. My early heroes included Fred Hunt (Stockton 99 Speedway), Gary Patterson, Nick Rescino and national of course the great A.J. Foyt.

Moving to Socal and being away from open wheel racing for a period of time, I again returned to racing at the PAS. I guess at my age it is hard to find a hero anymore, but I found a new one at that track. Tony Jones became my hero while watching him do some amazing things while racing with SCRA/USAC/CRA. He was by far the most exciting and popular race car driver to watch at that great race track. It will certainly be difficult this year with no Tony Jones in the field, but life (racing) goes on I suppose.

Even though I live on the left coast I would like to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to have my say on your terrific Indiana message board. I visit everyday. :respect:

brc · 2/24/09, 5:58 PM

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Take Care

smith19 · 2/24/09, 6:07 PM

heroes, hewitt (even though he teased the **** out of me as a kid), gary wright, steve smith sr. harleyhoney, pat used to do our crankshafts at don's before he went to work for the city. see pat at the festivals having a cold one. does he still live around the corner from bob carnes mom ? foyt and smokey snellbaker (56 wins in one year) are also on the list.

kylecumminsfan · 2/24/09, 6:24 PM

tony stewart, levi jones, dave darland

racegal · 2/24/09, 6:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ

Ray Kenens, Don Walker, Ron Fisher, Jim Elliott

Wow!
My Dad, Bob Darland
My brother, Dave Darland
Ray Kenens
Don Walker
I also have to admit Ron (and Don) Fisher are great heroes! Ufortunately I don't know Jim Elliott. I wish I did!

tinkertoys · 2/24/09, 7:11 PM

DOUG WOLFGANG! No one put him on here. Very controversial subject But he is great for racing past pressent and future!:respect: :applaud:

Stagger · 2/24/09, 8:10 PM

Leland "The Tempe Tornado" McSpadden.
Ron "The Fy'n Shoe" Shuman
Jerry McClung
Gene "The Tiger" Brown.

2/24/09, 8:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtywhiteboy

I completely forgot this person:

RICK KING:respect:

are you kdding me?

2/24/09, 3:50 PM	#51 Re: Who's Your Hero?
throb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 888	mario, aj, stewart

2/24/09, 5:21 PM	#52 Re: Who's Your Hero?
FishBurger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,356	My Dad.......still the best man I ever knew (although Danny B. is close :wink). Racing scene: Local: Stan Bowman, Gil Hess, Mike Johnson, Cecil Beavers, Earl Smith Nat'l.: A.J. Foyt, Sheldon Kinser, Richard Griffin, Derek Davidson, Robbie Stanley Old fart that I am, I limited my list to drivers no longer in competition.

2/24/09, 5:49 PM	#53 Re: Who's Your Hero?
Tripcrwn Posts: n/a	I am 61 years old and most of my heroes no longer race and some have passed away. I live in Southern California, but grew up in the northern part of the state. My early heroes included Fred Hunt (Stockton 99 Speedway), Gary Patterson, Nick Rescino and national of course the great A.J. Foyt. Moving to Socal and being away from open wheel racing for a period of time, I again returned to racing at the PAS. I guess at my age it is hard to find a hero anymore, but I found a new one at that track. Tony Jones became my hero while watching him do some amazing things while racing with SCRA/USAC/CRA. He was by far the most exciting and popular race car driver to watch at that great race track. It will certainly be difficult this year with no Tony Jones in the field, but life (racing) goes on I suppose. Even though I live on the left coast I would like to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to have my say on your terrific Indiana message board. I visit everyday. :respect:

2/24/09, 5:58 PM	#54 Re: Who's Your Hero?
brc Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 52	http://www.eazylivin.net/blundy-florida.jpg http://www.eazylivin.net/blundygoodwinsedalia68.jpg http://www.eazylivin.net/BlundyCali.jpg http://www.galesburg.com/homepage/x469075100 Take Care

2/24/09, 6:07 PM	#55 Re: Who's Your Hero?
smith19 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,941	heroes, hewitt (even though he teased the **** out of me as a kid), gary wright, steve smith sr. harleyhoney, pat used to do our crankshafts at don's before he went to work for the city. see pat at the festivals having a cold one. does he still live around the corner from bob carnes mom ? foyt and smokey snellbaker (56 wins in one year) are also on the list.

2/24/09, 6:24 PM	#56 Re: Who's Your Hero?
kylecumminsfan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 413	tony stewart, levi jones, dave darland

2/24/09, 7:11 PM	#58 Re: Who's Your Hero?
tinkertoys Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 95	DOUG WOLFGANG! No one put him on here. Very controversial subject But he is great for racing past pressent and future!:respect: :applaud:

2/24/09, 8:10 PM	#59 Re: Who's Your Hero?
Stagger Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 243	Leland "The Tempe Tornado" McSpadden. Ron "The Fy'n Shoe" Shuman Jerry McClung Gene "The Tiger" Brown.