Heard Bobby Ds Camaro was going to Sweden. Any truth? - Page 2

Jim Hanig · 03-02-2017, 08:42 PM

Sure hope he hope he got a good price, Bobby is a good guy, best wishes for the the future. Jim

Larry Hill · 03-03-2017, 08:48 AM

Sad to here the car is gone. Bobby and Gary will hold a special place in Stock history. We always wanted an opportunity to race the blue car, but never did.

Bobby is still the current record holder in A/SA.

Good luck and enjoy retirement.

Larry and Patsy

OLD GUY · 03-04-2017, 04:09 PM

Bobby's car will be in some pretty good company over there. I have heard the new owner will be assisted by Kjell Geisler who bought one of the Checkmate cars a few years back.
My Six Pack motor went over there in 2006 followed by My 70 Cuda A/SA with a hemi motor that Don Little and I collaborated on after PMR updated the car in 2008. My car looks exactly the same today as it did when it left my shop and since the new owner of Bobby's car is reportedly into restoration also, I am sure Bobby's car will look the same. When the two cars get together heads up, it won't be the first time. The Swedish guys are really great to work with, They listen, pay attention, and follow instruction to the letter. I am pretty sure Bobby's car will be faster in Sweden than it was in the USA because the Government says no leaded fuel, so they run oxygenated fuel and it makes more power. As has been said before, the end of an era. Tough decision to sell made by a great guy and a dam good racer. That decision will be tough on Bobby just like it was for me, kind of like losing a life long companion.

Dave Schmitz

SSGN · 03-05-2017, 08:54 AM

It seems as we get older this is becoming more common. I had the greatest pleasure of meeting him on 3 occasions in California and have the t-shirt to prove it.

The car and the man are iconic in a great time for stock racing. I wish him all the best and if he bought a new Copo that would be good too. Hint,hint

03-02-2017, 08:42 PM	#11
Jim Hanig Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pukwana SD Posts: 858 Likes: 555 Liked 97 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Heard Bobby Ds Camaro was going to Sweden. Any truth? Sure hope he hope he got a good price, Bobby is a good guy, best wishes for the the future. Jim

03-03-2017, 08:48 AM	#12
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,317 Likes: 1,675 Liked 9,557 Times in 1,987 Posts	Re: Heard Bobby Ds Camaro was going to Sweden. Any truth? Sad to here the car is gone. Bobby and Gary will hold a special place in Stock history. We always wanted an opportunity to race the blue car, but never did. Bobby is still the current record holder in A/SA. Good luck and enjoy retirement. Larry and Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-04-2017, 04:09 PM	#13
OLD GUY Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 68 Likes: 8 Liked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Heard Bobby Ds Camaro was going to Sweden. Any truth? Bobby's car will be in some pretty good company over there. I have heard the new owner will be assisted by Kjell Geisler who bought one of the Checkmate cars a few years back. My Six Pack motor went over there in 2006 followed by My 70 Cuda A/SA with a hemi motor that Don Little and I collaborated on after PMR updated the car in 2008. My car looks exactly the same today as it did when it left my shop and since the new owner of Bobby's car is reportedly into restoration also, I am sure Bobby's car will look the same. When the two cars get together heads up, it won't be the first time. The Swedish guys are really great to work with, They listen, pay attention, and follow instruction to the letter. I am pretty sure Bobby's car will be faster in Sweden than it was in the USA because the Government says no leaded fuel, so they run oxygenated fuel and it makes more power. As has been said before, the end of an era. Tough decision to sell made by a great guy and a dam good racer. That decision will be tough on Bobby just like it was for me, kind of like losing a life long companion. Dave Schmitz

03-05-2017, 08:54 AM	#14
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 629 Likes: 112 Liked 133 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Heard Bobby Ds Camaro was going to Sweden. Any truth? It seems as we get older this is becoming more common. I had the greatest pleasure of meeting him on 3 occasions in California and have the t-shirt to prove it. The car and the man are iconic in a great time for stock racing. I wish him all the best and if he bought a new Copo that would be good too. Hint,hint __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin