mario, aj, stewart

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.

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:

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Take Care

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.

tony stewart, levi jones, dave darland

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!

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

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

are you kdding me?