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Tim Barrett · 03-24-2022, 08:49 AM

An old friend said years ago,,"Enjoy what you got,,cause it ain't going to last forever". Linda and I decided last year we were going to travel around the US and compete at as many Divisionals and Nationals as we can and it paid off with a Divisional win in Topeka Kansas. When covid had people hiding in their closets,,we were running at races in 4 Divisions.
This year we are doing the same with,hopefully,the Western Swing to add to our HUGE list of memories!! We had a GREAT start to this year by winning the Baby Gators and will work hard for our first National win.
Many of our friends have decided to stay local because of high fuel prices and refuse to go to Indy because of the AHFS. We turned 68 this year and REALLY LOVE Stock Eliminator and before we hang it up we are going to enjoy what we have left.
We are by no means rich,,except for Linda and I having each other,but I know how to manage my $$$$.
Nothing going to change,,for quite awhile unless we get President Trump BACK. But,we all have cures and Linda and I are enjoying what's left and meeting some really fantastic people!!

garyc · 03-24-2022, 10:32 AM

I thought the last n/d I got had all kinds of sportsman stuff, 7/8 page Jackie frick, 2 page photo spread sportsman cars, several articles, 50 wins, full page each class winternats etc

Chad Fergen · 03-28-2022, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Barrett

An old friend said years ago,,"Enjoy what you got,,cause it ain't going to last forever". Linda and I decided last year we were going to travel around the US and compete at as many Divisionals and Nationals as we can and it paid off with a Divisional win in Topeka Kansas. When covid had people hiding in their closets,,we were running at races in 4 Divisions.
This year we are doing the same with,hopefully,the Western Swing to add to our HUGE list of memories!! We had a GREAT start to this year by winning the Baby Gators and will work hard for our first National win.
Many of our friends have decided to stay local because of high fuel prices and refuse to go to Indy because of the AHFS. We turned 68 this year and REALLY LOVE Stock Eliminator and before we hang it up we are going to enjoy what we have left.
We are by no means rich,,except for Linda and I having each other,but I know how to manage my $$$$.
Nothing going to change,,for quite awhile unless we get President Trump BACK. But,we all have cures and Linda and I are enjoying what's left and meeting some really fantastic people!!

I love your attitude! Hope to meet you soon.

Curt Rees · 03-28-2022, 09:32 AM

Well spoken, Tim! Pretty soon we will all be 76+, at the end of our run, checking to see if the win light will come on one more time.....better enjoy!

#5458

Curt Rees

Lenny5160 · 04-03-2022, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenny5160

Unless I missed it, there was absolutely no mention or photos of last year's division champions.

In the past, each division was given a page, with all of its champion cars pictured.

It took a while but, credit where due, there is a 2021 division champion section in the new March issue of National Dragster.

Mike Jones · 04-03-2022, 08:10 PM

It`s as if someone read this thread.

Phil Veldheer Racing · 04-04-2022, 07:56 PM

I started getting National Dragster weekly in 1965 when I was in tenth grade in High School, and I still get it. That's 57 years of ND. Back then it typically came the same day every week and you couldn't wait to see who won what. Back then if you went to a bigger size-speed shop, they had a stack of ten fresh ones for sale each week. Then 1970 rolls up and I get to go to ARMY basic training in Fort Jackson, SC. Luckily the US MAIL had it together and the latest issue of ND correctly followed me through eight weeks of basic training on “tank hill” and then made the trip across the base for my eight weeks of AIT ( advanced individual training) again without missing an issue. It made those four months a lot more pleasant. Happiness for me was being on the cover of ND with one car, then three cars, and then five cars. Those were the good old days for sure. Not going to complain but the latest issue that arrived on Saturday is the best they've done lately

Superfan1 · 04-06-2022, 04:59 PM

I received mine yesterday, April 5; and it contains more Sportsman coverage than I have seen in recent issues.

03-24-2022, 08:49 AM	#31
Tim Barrett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fort Ann New York State Posts: 129 Likes: 756 Liked 335 Times in 60 Posts	Re: National Dragster An old friend said years ago,,"Enjoy what you got,,cause it ain't going to last forever". Linda and I decided last year we were going to travel around the US and compete at as many Divisionals and Nationals as we can and it paid off with a Divisional win in Topeka Kansas. When covid had people hiding in their closets,,we were running at races in 4 Divisions. This year we are doing the same with,hopefully,the Western Swing to add to our HUGE list of memories!! We had a GREAT start to this year by winning the Baby Gators and will work hard for our first National win. Many of our friends have decided to stay local because of high fuel prices and refuse to go to Indy because of the AHFS. We turned 68 this year and REALLY LOVE Stock Eliminator and before we hang it up we are going to enjoy what we have left. We are by no means rich,,except for Linda and I having each other,but I know how to manage my $$$$. Nothing going to change,,for quite awhile unless we get President Trump BACK. But,we all have cures and Linda and I are enjoying what's left and meeting some really fantastic people!!

03-24-2022, 10:32 AM	#32
garyc Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 30 Posts	Re: National Dragster I thought the last n/d I got had all kinds of sportsman stuff, 7/8 page Jackie frick, 2 page photo spread sportsman cars, several articles, 50 wins, full page each class winternats etc

03-28-2022, 09:32 AM	#34
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 353 Likes: 350 Liked 227 Times in 48 Posts	Re: National Dragster Well spoken, Tim! Pretty soon we will all be 76+, at the end of our run, checking to see if the win light will come on one more time.....better enjoy! #5458 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

04-03-2022, 08:10 PM	#36
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,116 Likes: 1,174 Liked 661 Times in 283 Posts	Re: National Dragster It`s as if someone read this thread.

04-04-2022, 07:56 PM	#37
Phil Veldheer Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holland, MICHIGAN Posts: 155 Likes: 40 Liked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: National Dragster I started getting National Dragster weekly in 1965 when I was in tenth grade in High School, and I still get it. That's 57 years of ND. Back then it typically came the same day every week and you couldn't wait to see who won what. Back then if you went to a bigger size-speed shop, they had a stack of ten fresh ones for sale each week. Then 1970 rolls up and I get to go to ARMY basic training in Fort Jackson, SC. Luckily the US MAIL had it together and the latest issue of ND correctly followed me through eight weeks of basic training on “tank hill” and then made the trip across the base for my eight weeks of AIT ( advanced individual training) again without missing an issue. It made those four months a lot more pleasant. Happiness for me was being on the cover of ND with one car, then three cars, and then five cars. Those were the good old days for sure. Not going to complain but the latest issue that arrived on Saturday is the best they've done lately

04-06-2022, 04:59 PM	#38
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,954 Likes: 1,584 Liked 2,355 Times in 415 Posts	Re: National Dragster I received mine yesterday, April 5; and it contains more Sportsman coverage than I have seen in recent issues. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT