Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia

sean1970ss · 12-19-2018, 07:32 PM

Does Ron Derocie still race?

Neal Derochie · 12-19-2018, 08:34 PM

Sean, this is Ron's brother, car has recently gone through a total redo, paint, glass ,interior, etc all that is left is motor work, he is in the process of completing a new shop, I can put you in contact if you need something, he may also reply here if he sees this.
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sean1970ss · 12-20-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Derochie

Sean, this is Ron's brother, car has recently gone through a total redo, paint, glass ,interior, etc all that is left is motor work, he is in the process of completing a new shop, I can put you in contact if you need something, he may also reply here if he sees this.
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Neal, Thanks! I was just curious. I used to hang around the garage when I was a kid learned to adjust valves from him and loved to hear him fire up the Camaro. Ended up buying heads and some parts when I got older and he helped me. Always admired him. I would love to see some pictures. Sean

Neal Derochie · 12-20-2018, 01:03 PM

Sean. I am out of town until this evening, I will see if I can get some picture to you, just curious which garage you used to come to as we had several that we worked out of over the years.

sean1970ss · 12-20-2018, 01:50 PM

Neal,

It was the one over by Crescent park school. I remember it was in the back alley of the house. I remember you and your dad to. Sean

mikeloge · 12-20-2018, 06:16 PM

Cool story guys how old were you sean ?

Alan Nyhus · 12-20-2018, 07:37 PM

The last time I talked with Ron, he was really excited about getting the car back out. Ron was a hard core racer and his Camaro was fast. He and brother Neal were two of the real 'good guys' back then. I suspect that hasn't changed!

-Al

Neal Derochie · 12-20-2018, 11:17 PM

Sean, dad is 86 yrs old and if I told him we were racing tomorrow he would be the first one in the truck, once it's in your blood it never leaves you.

sean1970ss · 12-21-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeloge

Cool story guys how old were you sean ?

I was around 7-8 when I started going over there all they way up till I was a teenager. I would get to my grandparents and ride my bike there just hoping Ron was working on the car. It was red the last time I seen it. I always wanted to go to the race track with him but was to afraid to ask lol.

I learned so many things from him he was being a teacher probably never knew it. Which carried over into my street racing and pro modified stuff!

Neal Derochie · 12-22-2018, 02:33 PM

Sean ,you should get an email from me soon
Neal

12-19-2018, 07:32 PM	#1
sean1970ss Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 47 Likes: 9 Liked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia Does Ron Derocie still race?

12-19-2018, 08:34 PM	#2
Neal Derochie Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 50 Likes: 56 Liked 34 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia Sean, this is Ron's brother, car has recently gone through a total redo, paint, glass ,interior, etc all that is left is motor work, he is in the process of completing a new shop, I can put you in contact if you need something, he may also reply here if he sees this. ,

12-20-2018, 01:03 PM	#4
Neal Derochie Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 50 Likes: 56 Liked 34 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia Sean. I am out of town until this evening, I will see if I can get some picture to you, just curious which garage you used to come to as we had several that we worked out of over the years.

12-20-2018, 01:50 PM	#5
sean1970ss Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 47 Likes: 9 Liked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia Neal, It was the one over by Crescent park school. I remember it was in the back alley of the house. I remember you and your dad to. Sean

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mikeloge Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 120 Likes: 302 Liked 113 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia Cool story guys how old were you sean ?

12-20-2018, 07:37 PM	#7
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,166 Likes: 1,018 Liked 762 Times in 226 Posts	Re: Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia The last time I talked with Ron, he was really excited about getting the car back out. Ron was a hard core racer and his Camaro was fast. He and brother Neal were two of the real 'good guys' back then. I suspect that hasn't changed! -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

12-20-2018, 11:17 PM	#8
Neal Derochie Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 50 Likes: 56 Liked 34 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia Sean, dad is 86 yrs old and if I told him we were racing tomorrow he would be the first one in the truck, once it's in your blood it never leaves you.

12-22-2018, 02:33 PM	#10
Neal Derochie Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 50 Likes: 56 Liked 34 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Ron Derochie Sioux city, Ia Sean ,you should get an email from me soon Neal