Happy Birthday Rufus!!

ISF · 8/11/13, 1:22 PM

Just wanted to send a huge "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Mr. Rufus Parnell "Parnelli" Jones.

Mr. Jones will turn 80 on Monday the 12th of August.

Even though Parnelli was before my time I have long admired his talent, courage behind the wheel of a racecar and his unwavering displays of class and dignity.

His raw talent and quiet determination to be a winner in any type of racing machine may never be surpassed or even equaled in the sport we love.

Have a great 80th birthday, sir. And may you, and those of us who revere you as a racing icon join you in celebrating many, many more.

racegal · 8/11/13, 7:42 PM

Happy Birthday Sir!

EBookerFan · 8/11/13, 7:52 PM

I remember Parnelli well when he burst upon the midwest sprint car scene. Racing with his racing west coast buddy, Hurtubise, against Foyt, Branson, George, Larson and a host of other brave men on the dirt tracks as well as the high banks. He really would put on a show at each race. What a Racer!

8/11/13, 7:42 PM	#2 Re: Happy Birthday Rufus!!
racegal Senior Member Race Count This Year: 19 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,124	Happy Birthday Sir! __________________ DD FAN-atic!! Susan St. Catherine God bless America and our troops

8/11/13, 7:52 PM	#3 Re: Happy Birthday Rufus!!
EBookerFan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4,860	I remember Parnelli well when he burst upon the midwest sprint car scene. Racing with his racing west coast buddy, Hurtubise, against Foyt, Branson, George, Larson and a host of other brave men on the dirt tracks as well as the high banks. He really would put on a show at each race. What a Racer!