Woodro Is Retiring!

Jim Wahl · 08-03-2011, 10:37 AM

Woody posted on his Facebook page:

"To all my friends, as stated the first of the year, Reynolds points meet in October will most likely be my last Race. So you guys stop by and say hello and goodbye, as this is a sad moment in my life, it feels like losing a part of you and it hurts so bad maybe some of you can relate and some could give a crap less. Good luck to all of you that can continue racing, i will be pulling for you!"
Woodro Josey

I don't have to tell you what a legend Woodro is in the sport of Drag Racing. From his early days to driving MoPars with the Barnett's and Steve Bagwell to owning and running his own machine shop that turned out some of the quickest GM Stockers ever known to man! Woody is a member of the NHRA Division 2 Hall Of Fame and is as well known as any in this sport. I for one am honored to call him my friend and will miss seeing him and his wheel standing Firebird at the races. Hopefully he won't be a stranger and we will still see him walking through the pits talking with all his friends. Jim

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X-TECH MAN · 08-03-2011, 12:20 PM

X's a gazillion. He was and still is one of my hero's and I followed his racing long before I ever became involved with working for NHRA and IHRA. Take care Woodro and hope to see you at a race sometime down the road.

kansas stocker · 08-03-2011, 01:19 PM

One of the sports all time greats.
Wishing you the best, Woodro.
Pete

Alan Roehrich · 08-03-2011, 01:34 PM

Woodro is my friend, as well as a hero and a mentor. The races have not been the same without him since he cut back. It'll be a sad day, much as it was when I watched Arnold Greene last year at the Atlanta points race. I felt truly honored to join Bill Grubbs in helping Arnold a couple of times at that race last year.

davidhuff · 08-03-2011, 03:42 PM

What a great guy,enjoy your retirement Woodro!

Speedy Peets #4103 I/SA · 08-03-2011, 07:36 PM

i remember as a young`n growing up in the 70`s and reading and watching Mr Woodro, and always wonder how is he making that car` go that quick, never got to meet you Mr Woodro, enjoy yourself

cicero819 · 08-03-2011, 09:37 PM

Wow! Woodro Josey is retiring, can't be, I hope Mr Josey will continue to keep an eye out on the sport he invested so much in. I feel sad losing a pioneer of our great sport.You never retire from something you love, you just do less of it. Claude Ruel

Bernie Cunningham · 08-04-2011, 12:26 AM

NO, you can't !!!!

Remember your 'bucket list' to run at Pomona ??????????????????????

My 'blue car' is available any time for ya mate !!! Better get it done sooner than later though LOL

Bobby Zlatkin · 08-04-2011, 04:54 AM

Wow, makes me sad to see guys I raced with many years ago (he was racing a '65 Chevelle M/S at the time) finally throw in the towel.

His handiwork definately has been a major influence in stock eliminator.

danny waters sr · 08-04-2011, 07:48 AM

Enjoy it Woodrow ,You deserve it......

08-03-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,846 Likes: 640 Liked 677 Times in 125 Posts	Woodro Is Retiring! Woody posted on his Facebook page: "To all my friends, as stated the first of the year, Reynolds points meet in October will most likely be my last Race. So you guys stop by and say hello and goodbye, as this is a sad moment in my life, it feels like losing a part of you and it hurts so bad maybe some of you can relate and some could give a crap less. Good luck to all of you that can continue racing, i will be pulling for you!" Woodro Josey I don't have to tell you what a legend Woodro is in the sport of Drag Racing. From his early days to driving MoPars with the Barnett's and Steve Bagwell to owning and running his own machine shop that turned out some of the quickest GM Stockers ever known to man! Woody is a member of the NHRA Division 2 Hall Of Fame and is as well known as any in this sport. I for one am honored to call him my friend and will miss seeing him and his wheel standing Firebird at the races. Hopefully he won't be a stranger and we will still see him walking through the pits talking with all his friends. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-03-2011, 12:20 PM	#2
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,207 Likes: 1,049 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! X's a gazillion. He was and still is one of my hero's and I followed his racing long before I ever became involved with working for NHRA and IHRA. Take care Woodro and hope to see you at a race sometime down the road.

08-03-2011, 01:19 PM	#3
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 233 Likes: 446 Liked 247 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! One of the sports all time greats. Wishing you the best, Woodro. Pete

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davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! What a great guy,enjoy your retirement Woodro!

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Speedy Peets #4103 I/SA Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 117 Likes: 4 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! i remember as a young`n growing up in the 70`s and reading and watching Mr Woodro, and always wonder how is he making that car` go that quick, never got to meet you Mr Woodro, enjoy yourself

08-03-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,970 Likes: 1,137 Liked 1,222 Times in 316 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! Woodro is my friend, as well as a hero and a mentor. The races have not been the same without him since he cut back. It'll be a sad day, much as it was when I watched Arnold Greene last year at the Atlanta points race. I felt truly honored to join Bill Grubbs in helping Arnold a couple of times at that race last year. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 68 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! Wow! Woodro Josey is retiring, can't be, I hope Mr Josey will continue to keep an eye out on the sport he invested so much in. I feel sad losing a pioneer of our great sport.You never retire from something you love, you just do less of it. Claude Ruel

08-04-2011, 12:26 AM	#8
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 558 Likes: 33 Liked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! NO, you can't !!!! Remember your 'bucket list' to run at Pomona ?????????????????????? My 'blue car' is available any time for ya mate !!! Better get it done sooner than later though LOL __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

08-04-2011, 04:54 AM	#9
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! Wow, makes me sad to see guys I raced with many years ago (he was racing a '65 Chevelle M/S at the time) finally throw in the towel. His handiwork definately has been a major influence in stock eliminator. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

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danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Woodro Is Retiring! Enjoy it Woodrow ,You deserve it...... __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"