[Chris Nunn]

Originally Posted by Dirtfan Ira Bastin, oh my, still see him from time to time at Rosie's Diner when the stove is broke:wink He and his brother Isra were quite the duo in their day.Not to be messed with unless you had a desire for some pain:eek:

You havent seen anything until youve played golf with Ira...lol

[Speedwrench]

Originally Posted by FishBurger Seems that I remember that Jon Peddie, who was from Madison, IN, later piloted the unlimited hydroplane Miss Madison. If so, that would have been back when it seemed they were losing a driver at almost every event. This was before the move of the engines and before the closed cockpits. Any recollections on that Chris? Anyone??? I still have an excellent memory.......it just doesn't last nearly as long as it did when I was younger.

I know what you mean about the memory not hanging in there like it used to, but I think that Peddie did drive Miss Madison at some point.

[smith19]

ira was supposed to drive the #19 car at one time but didn't for some reason. maybe he couldn't fit in the car??????

[kinser]

Posted via Mobile Device Ira Bastin now thats a blast from the past ! I remember going to Brownstown when I was a kid and watching Ira, John Warner, Jim Curry and a long list of others race . Ira was one big dude ! How long has it been since he raced a late model ?

[Chris Nunn]

His last race was in 1992

[awnunn]

This is Felicia Nunn, Ira drove a sprint car from 1967 to 1969 for awhile I believe the picture I have is of the F100. I dont have my notes here at work but it was for a two year period. Took a nasty flip in Alabama I know and yes his head did stick out quite a bit. I do have the name of who he drove for but once again it is at home.

[FishBurger]

Originally Posted by smith19 ira was supposed to drive the #19 car at one time but didn't for some reason. maybe he couldn't fit in the car??????

Actually Chris, my records show that he did indeed run your car at least one time. On 8/19/67 Ira Bastin qualified the Smith #19 at 15.55. Frankie Mack had quick time that night in #44 with a 14.86. Ira started on the pole and ran 6th in the 2nd heat. I don't have the complete feature finish but he didn't run in the top 5. Speaking of the Bastin bunch, Ezra Bastin drove a #35 that night but missed the feature. I also have a Dave Bastin competing on 4/27/68 in #36 running 7th in his heat and scratching in the consy. :checkered:

[awnunn]

Dave Bastin passed in 1980 younger brother to Ezra and Older than Ira.

[kinser]

Posted via Mobile Device So how old is Ira now ?

[Butch47265]

Originally Posted by kinser Posted via Mobile Device So how old is Ira now ?

I just wanted to add that back in those days that was when RACING was RACING there was alot of sat nites no one knew who the winner was going to be untill the flag waved. I think IRA is about 60/65. Ask Ira next time you see him if he REMEMBERS Jonesboro Ark. HAHAHA see you all BUTCH#1