Happy Birthday Tom Gould
 

I want to wish Happy 71st birthday to a good friend and a fine racer, Tom Gould. Tom has been driving the same car in Stock for almost 40 years. Thats right I said 40 years. We were sitting at Mooresville over the weekend looking at all the high dollar motorhomes and stacker trailers, and Tom was telling me how he flat towed his Corvair around 30K mikes in the early 70's. His tow vehicle I believe was a 68 big block Caprice.
We had dinner at Applebees on Sat. night. The steaks were great, the beer was cold, and the scenery was FABULOUS.
The next time you see Tom in the lanes, go over say hi, and take a look at The Gray Ghost Corvair. Mike

Mike Galuk
JOE COOL RACING
M/SA-2080

Happy Birthday Tom!!! Hope you have 70 more! Jim

Jim Wahl
6 Time National record Holder
2239 BF/S
I miss Buster Couch also! 'cause Div.2 will always be "Buster's Rebels"

Happy Birthday Tom. Met you in Florida when Ortiz let me drive his Stocker, (almost) Ain't no way you're 71 ! Looked 40 to me.

"The less I race the crankier I get..."

Happy birthday Tom!! keep grab'n them gears! V/S is cool!!

novamoation

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM. Hope you have many more,,....40 years racing and with same car,,,...Wish i could do that...See ya at the races,.,.,.,.!!!

dannyw

...and probably still walking 2 miles every morning. You're a better man than I! ;-) Happy Birthday, Tom!


Michael Beard
Staging Light Graphic Design & Printing
Duck Tape/Loctite Racing
J/CM '80 Volare 360 Magnum - World Record Holder

Congrats Tom.
You are an inspiration.
71 already. Norene & still owe you a dinner from your 70th.
You caused us some grief in the early 70's (you always seemed to have that extra tenth or two when you needed it) but now we can all just enjoy being friends.

Bobby Z.

Boy, I hope I can still race at that age! You look great!
See ya at the Rock.

Somebody ought to come up with spark plug shaped candles for us automotive enthusiasts!

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A heartfelt thanks to all. Mike and I were sitting there talking and he asked me how many miles were on the car. I said 66K but 30k of that was flat towing in 72-74( I didn't think to unhook the speedometer).

Michael B., I only walk a mile now. Have to save the clutch leg. LOL.

For those who are not as old as Bobby and I, in 1972 I beat Bobby by one round for the Division 2 Stock Championship. In 1973 he beat me by one round for the Championship. Those were great years. Back then, there were no reaction or 60 foot times. The first car to the finish line won.

For those of you new to class racing, it's not just about the few seconds you are on the track. It's also about the time you spend with old friends, new friends, and the people you meet at every race.

Danny, I'll see you at Darlington. Everyone else, I'll see you at the Rock.



Tom Gould

Myron, I thought you were that age ???
[:-laughing-:][:-laughing-:]


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM !
I'll have ya a little somtin cold to drink at the rock in a couple weeks.[:-cheers-:]

Mike ( madness & ) Mayhem

Maybe! I lead a healthy lifestyle.
Maybe you should take the example before it...........Oh, It IS too late! http://www.classracer.com/html/happy.gif


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Yea, but I'm havin SOOOOO much fun [:-smoke-:]

Mike ( madness & ) Mayhem

I saw that Corvair a couple of years ago in Columbus and thought, sure stockers are Way Cool, but this stocker is Wicked Way Cool! (For those of you who have never been to Maine, feel free to ask for a translation from Earle Holt).

You kids. That's all you ever think about.
Then you go to the races and wonder why your car breaks!


(Sorry, I couldn't help it! I guess you shouldn't have "that" problem this year.)


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Happy 71st. I remember those years. I looked at the Vair and Bobbys car a few times. Always great to see people older than me still at it. Makes me feel kinda young, well almost. Hope to see you again soon

Stewart Way

Another old Busters Rebel

Happy Birthday Tom! You're a great friend and competitor. The Gray Ghost is a great looking car. Wishing you many more miles.

Stacie Ridings

First time I ever saw the Gray Ghost was at Maple Grove, probably the Dutch Classic. It was one of my favorite cars. To this day I can look at the V/S Corvair and say, "Now THAT'S what Stock Eliminator is all about!"


Michael Beard
Staging Light Graphic Design & Printing
Duck Tape/Loctite Racing
J/CM '80 Volare 360 Magnum - World Record Holder

Happy Birthday to an old fart from another old fart.......lol.