Who has raced the same car the longest time - Page 2

Evan Smith · 01-01-2010, 02:47 AM

My father-in-law, John Bender, has been racing his '67 Plymouth in Stock and Brackets and in Stock again since his then-girlfriend, and now wife, Peggy, bought it new.

Rory McNeil · 01-01-2010, 04:21 AM

A couple of NorthWest MoPars I can think of have been around "forever".
Dave Wren still has the aluminum nose 63 Max Wedge Plymouth that he was runner up at the 68 Winternationals with.
BC racer Jim Isherwood has been running his SS/EA 67 WO23 "Super Stock Package" Plymouth Hemi Belvedere since 1978 or 79. I believe that it has been a drag car all its life.
Also, although he sold it a few years back, Buck Kinneys orange 71/72 Chevelle convertible was racing in Super Stock when I first started racing in the mid 70`s, and looked virtually identical the entire time, it was sold at Barrett-Jackson 2 or 3 years ago.

will prater · 01-01-2010, 07:46 AM

My money is on Div. 4 Super Stocker James Lee and his 55 chevy. I remember seeing him and Ed Wright racing in Tulsa back in 1973 when I was in high school and I'm 54 now.
Sorry Ed. haha

The Hawk · 01-01-2010, 07:51 AM

I`ve been racing my Buick Skyhawk since I received it as a graduation present from my parents in `84.

Mike Gardner · 01-01-2010, 08:21 AM

Bob Cupp??

Mike Bassin · 01-01-2010, 08:32 AM

How about Ken Montgomery's 65 Ply SS/B Hemi car, he has raced since new. Also Leon Miranian's SS/BA Corvette. He started racing that car in 1975? I can't think of any racer that set more records, lost them and reset them in one car than Leon. The old set up was for everything from SS/FA to SS/DA. Sooner or later, he may very well set a record in SS/BA. By the way, Leon's racing started back in 1959.

Bunkster · 01-01-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bill dedman

Ted Harbit comes to mind.

Although NHRA legislated his 1951 Studebaker out of competition, (too old for Stock Eliminator,) he'd been racing it for several years before Ben bought that Camaro...

But, Ben's been running that same car in NHRA CLASS competition continuously, I believe, while Ted was forced to change formats; eventually ended up last year, on his head, with two turbos and probably 800+ horsepower (my guess)...

I'd say that was "racing," wouldn't you??

Especially, for a guy in his mid-70s....

Rusty Gillis · 01-01-2010, 08:47 AM

1971

How it looks now after I painted it in 2004

Engine is out getting ready to race in the SSSSA this year.

Brian Oakes · 01-01-2010, 09:03 AM

I have to reply to Mike Bassin post, Now we have a idea how old Leon is LOL, anyway i think my SS/CA car has some history to it, i bought it from John Armstrong in 04 and he build it as a SS car in 74, has and still does hold as many records as Sony Records has. LOL and it is a real Z/28 with Title and yes it is priceless, Brian

Terry Cain · 01-01-2010, 09:04 AM

Truman Fields come to mind. He's been running that same car for a LONG time.

01-01-2010, 02:47 AM	#11
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 403 Likes: 4 Liked 94 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time My father-in-law, John Bender, has been racing his '67 Plymouth in Stock and Brackets and in Stock again since his then-girlfriend, and now wife, Peggy, bought it new. __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK

01-01-2010, 04:21 AM	#12
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,257 Likes: 245 Liked 939 Times in 259 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time A couple of NorthWest MoPars I can think of have been around "forever". Dave Wren still has the aluminum nose 63 Max Wedge Plymouth that he was runner up at the 68 Winternationals with. BC racer Jim Isherwood has been running his SS/EA 67 WO23 "Super Stock Package" Plymouth Hemi Belvedere since 1978 or 79. I believe that it has been a drag car all its life. Also, although he sold it a few years back, Buck Kinneys orange 71/72 Chevelle convertible was racing in Super Stock when I first started racing in the mid 70`s, and looked virtually identical the entire time, it was sold at Barrett-Jackson 2 or 3 years ago. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

01-01-2010, 07:46 AM	#13
will prater Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carthage, MO Posts: 108 Likes: 2 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time My money is on Div. 4 Super Stocker James Lee and his 55 chevy. I remember seeing him and Ed Wright racing in Tulsa back in 1973 when I was in high school and I'm 54 now. Sorry Ed. haha

01-01-2010, 07:51 AM	#14
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,184 Likes: 0 Liked 235 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time I`ve been racing my Buick Skyhawk since I received it as a graduation present from my parents in `84. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

01-01-2010, 08:21 AM	#15
Mike Gardner Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 136 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time Bob Cupp??

01-01-2010, 08:32 AM	#16
Mike Bassin Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Berlin PA Posts: 133 Likes: 0 Liked 117 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time How about Ken Montgomery's 65 Ply SS/B Hemi car, he has raced since new. Also Leon Miranian's SS/BA Corvette. He started racing that car in 1975? I can't think of any racer that set more records, lost them and reset them in one car than Leon. The old set up was for everything from SS/FA to SS/DA. Sooner or later, he may very well set a record in SS/BA. By the way, Leon's racing started back in 1959.

01-01-2010, 08:47 AM	#18
Rusty Gillis Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 260 Likes: 21 Liked 87 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time 1971 How it looks now after I painted it in 2004 Engine is out getting ready to race in the SSSSA this year. __________________ Rusty Gillis Former NHRA SS/FA and SS/GA record holder Last edited by Rusty Gillis; 01-01-2010 at 08:49 AM.

01-01-2010, 09:03 AM	#19
Brian Oakes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 557 Likes: 1 Liked 398 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time I have to reply to Mike Bassin post, Now we have a idea how old Leon is LOL, anyway i think my SS/CA car has some history to it, i bought it from John Armstrong in 04 and he build it as a SS car in 74, has and still does hold as many records as Sony Records has. LOL and it is a real Z/28 with Title and yes it is priceless, Brian

01-01-2010, 09:04 AM	#20
Terry Cain Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, Indiana (close to Louisville, KY) Posts: 760 Likes: 492 Liked 224 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Who has raced the same car the longest time Truman Fields come to mind. He's been running that same car for a LONG time. __________________ Terry Cain ???? STK tcain@twc.com