Hey, div2 guys, the king is gone!
 

I hope he reads this. Bill Holt is retiring, I just wish he would have retired ten years ago! Other than show up, what did he do? What unique thoughts or ideas did he bring to the table to promote div 2. If I am wrong, show me what he did that was different. Are you glad he is gone, or do you wish he would stay?

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Any word on a replacement yet?

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Woodro

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Barney Fife?

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I beleve Woodro would make a great Div. Director but would he be willing to take on the job? He would be a friend to the stock and S/S racers thats for sure.

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Moparwedge6

Didn't you read the first thread, it said Barney Fife is retiring.

Hammer

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I'm submitting my resume

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Jim Wahl, I would like to read a comment from you.

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I hope the new guy will spread out the points races

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I bet you would! I promised Bill I wouldn't say anything if he would retire. He did. So I won't. jim

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Al Provost :)

Woodro :)

Carl Weisinger(sp) :) ???

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Funny how peoples perceptions are different.

I didnt have a long term knowledge of Bill and only met him on one occasion.

He was great with/to both me and my father, our first NHRA sanctioned event with the Drag Pak.

He made an effort to handle our provisional liscences with our fistfulls and garbage bag transported paperwork, timeslips and medical. crinkled and in disorder.

He made an effort to help us and was truly kind, to both myself and my Father, my father even made comment on several occasions about how well he treated him the 1/2 hr or so they spent crouched in the trailer sorting the mess we had brought him.

I dont know of any other perceptions, I didnt have dealings with him but on one occasion, so for me no others matter, but Id like to thank him for his help, kindness and assistance in getting us set to run at Atlanta , and Id like to apologize for the 13 quarts of Royal Purple 10w we left on his starting line, as well as assorted bits of engine, I was looking for a mop I truly was...........

Enjoy the Retirment.......

If anyone knows how long he will remain at Div 2 , I have a gift Id like to send him for his retirment, something to remeber our gratitude.

A piece of that very engine left on the track that day......:D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/...c2615307d2.jpg

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all I'll say is beware of what you wish for.... it's never so bad that it can't get worse.

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I have been told that Barney is on the list. God help us all if he is the next DD. Maybe the alcohol guys might be happy but I can`t see this being a good thing for any classes below them. Hammer; here`s a hint for you. If Barney get`s the job he will not have to relocate to Gainesville.

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Woodro??? "I like that idea".

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I think the time is right for me to run for DD. I have experience working for NHRA Tech, when at DeSoto Speedway, we won tech crew of the year twice in our first two years. I know alot of the technical personal already. They are a great bunch. Of course, all the NHRA people are really a bunch of nice people to begin with, I really mean that.

If I was to become a DD, I know that alot of people will be rather upset as I attempt to bring in different personal into the different departments, some well known individuals and some unheard of individuals.

The list would include, Woodro Josey, Billy Nees, Albert Einswine, X-Techman, Don Himes, any true lover of Stock/Super Stock, Bullwinkle (he is honest), James Perrone, Ed O'Brien, Ed Fernandez, and Jack McCarthy (for unbiased opinions) and any Cajun Cook.

Hey Bill Holt, even though I did not agree with you sometimes, thank you for your dedication and time, I really appreciate it, thank you.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA the future of tech.

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Good grief, have you ever thought about becoming a priest… a rabbi… perhaps even an Islamic Imam?

I am reminded of those that to this day, keep a bust of Joe Stalin on their mantle.

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I do not believe that it will be him...."Barney that is"

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Any word yet of who will be the new DD?
We have a couple of races left to bring the new DD up to speed before next year.

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Hey Hammer, at least Barney Fife had a personality.:rolleyes:

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A few more retirements at NHRA wouldn't hurt.

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Grant Lewis for Div. 2 Director

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Mr. Stock/Superstock Dave Ley (all the $$$$ in the world couldn't lure him away from D-1)

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I already asked him about it awhile back but it seems he and his wife are not crazy about living in Florida near the Div 2 office in Gainesville......lol. Come on Dave......I know your reading this and just think.....no more snow and ice.

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You're already in Florida, jump on it.

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I heard a name last night, and I really hope it doesnt come to pass, there. I promised not to say who, until he said so. Current employee though, I wll say.

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Oh Jeez Kenny,not Jose Domingo Lopez Sanchez Calderon,the head head cleaner at Gainesville?

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No snow and no ice ? Things that make you go hmmmmmmm !

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No Dave, no snow and just a small amount of ice, just the kind of heat that will melt you into the pavement! Jim

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Jim , You mean the same kind of heat that we have been having here all summer so far. In fact it's actually been cooler in Fla. than it has been here. And we won't even mention the NJ humidity !

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WE WANT DAVE, WE WANT DAVE, WE WANT DAVE.............and Gloria too!!!!!!!!!!

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Haha.... yeah Dave, that kind of heat! Come on down! Jim

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X 2 AND 3............Come on down and cool off.

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LMAO !! Nope, last I saw him, he was draggin a hose, as I was heading out that gate !

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Greg - Don't be so sure .......money ain't everything to some folks ............

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I'll "Betcha" he stays Kaputski! (trust me,"GLO" aint goin no-where)
Who would Sway go to breakfast with on Sundy mornings?

Still stand by my word, Dave Ley would be a GREAT candidate!

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Dave

Come on down to the sunny south,
we will teach you how to eat GRITS.

Hammer

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If I remember correctly what I read in ND, Bill is suppose to retire this month. Any word yet as to who will be the next Director, Dictator, Czar, King or what ever title you choose for Div. 2?

I have talked to 2 different people in the last week. One person told me that with the recent changes in management at Gainesville Raceway all the signs point to "Barney" being the new DD. Another person I spoke with said it definately will not be "Barney".

I recieved my membership and competition # renewal notice today in the mail and I'm waiting to see how this plays out before I send in my money.




Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. :D

RIP Mark Graham

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I'm with you joe p.,i also hope they spread the races out!! After 8 years of running all of the div2 races,i was one and done this year
(bradenton)
scott fifield

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Scott;

You are 1 up on me this year then. I haven't set foot near a race track since the Southern Stock/Super Stock race at OSW back in Dec. Things are starting to look better for the moment and hopefully it will continue into 2011 so I can take the car off of the jackstands and do some racing next year.

Like I have said on other threads on this forum, the NHRA Div. 2 schedule is easier for me travel-wise and for taking time away from work, but I would have no problem running IHRA H/R. Depending on the outcome of the new DD thing I might just do that.




Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. :D

RIP Mark Graham