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03-29-2012, 09:25 PM
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Re: Bill Jenkins
Grumpy, Dyno Don, Ronnie Sox...THE original PRO STOCK racers...never to be replaced...!!!!
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03-29-2012, 09:41 PM
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Re: Bill Jenkins
Very sad news, I'd just finished reading his authorized book "Grumpy's Toys" by Doug Boyce. It's a great read for all those who followed and admired Bill Jenkins over the years and his incredible accomplishments. Lots of stories, all his race cars and history well illustrated with photos including from his personal archives. One of the greats in drag racing, my prayers are with his family and friends...
God Bless, Grant Eldridge E/SA 6650 |
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03-29-2012, 09:50 PM
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Re: Bill Jenkins
Bill was awesume, a true genius.... and what a hoot to hang out with. I enjoyed doing business with him for 30+ years. Gonna miss him...
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03-29-2012, 09:59 PM
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Re: Bill Jenkins
Just a quick tribute to Da Grump! |
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03-29-2012, 10:00 PM
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Re: Bill Jenkins
 Another Legend is gone. Truly a sad day for drag racers, whether you are a chevy fan or not. I can see the match races now. Sox verses Landy, Jenkins verses Sox and so on and so on. I, too, just finished the "Grumpy's Toys" book recently. A great book to read and marvel at all that Bill accomplished, both on and off the track. Godspeed Bill and prayers to his family.
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03-29-2012, 10:04 PM
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Re: Bill Jenkins
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RIP Grumpy
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03-29-2012, 10:38 PM
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Re: Bill Jenkins
These were special pictures to me. It was the 1975 Fallnationals Seattle and this is how I will remember the one and only Grumpy Jenkins.
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