New Guy, a little worn around the edges...

Pete Lanciers · 08-09-2017, 04:29 PM

I’d like to share with you all how excited I am to rejoin the NHRA racing community! My racing exploits ended in 1979 when a far younger version of me committed to serve in our nation's NAVY which as you might expect relegated me to the ranks of an enthusiastic fan yet somewhat reluctant spectator. After retirement from active duty in 2003, I choose to continue my support of our Department of Defense as a contractor, still plugged in but with no real time to commit to active participation.

With my, no kidding, retirement now looming on the not too distant horizon I have been counseled by many, that know me well, to pick something I really love to pursue during the coming years. For me that decision was an absolute no brainer, nothing has ever made me happier than preparing for, participating in and experiencing NHRA drag racing!

I look forward to the coming years with great anticipation also to finally meeting many of you whose posts I’ve followed and am very grateful to those of you that made me welcome in your pits over the years.

Receiving my number this morning sure put a big smile on this old sailors face! I hope my story puts a smile on yours…

Warmest possible regards,

Peter A. Lanciers
#7801

jims5600 · 08-09-2017, 05:12 PM

Best of luck on your upcoming retirement. You have earned it,thanks
for your service. Go after your dreams full throttle!!
Jimmy

Superfan1 · 08-09-2017, 05:23 PM

I am also a Navy veteran. I served from 1967-1971; mostly on a nuclear submarine, but also on 2 submarine rescue ships. Welcome to the forum, enjoy your retirement, and the best of luck with your future racing endeavors!

Mike Jones · 08-09-2017, 06:32 PM

Thanks for your service Paul
Enjoy your new adventure #7801.

Mike A114
P/SA

Everett Vassar · 08-10-2017, 12:04 AM

Paul, my son and I jumped into the stock eliminator world late last year. We have been bracket racing awhile but this deal is quite a bit different. We didn't even know how to tell the tech guy what car we had. The support from the Stock S/Stock community has been awesome. Always somebody around to check up on us. It gets a bit expensive sometimes , but we are having a ball! Thank you for your service, and we'll see you at the races.

GTX JOHN · 08-10-2017, 04:00 AM

Let us know if we can be of any help with your new
endeavor!

Irving Family Racing

08-09-2017, 04:29 PM	#1
Pete Lanciers Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 382 Likes: 867 Liked 627 Times in 156 Posts	New Guy, a little worn around the edges... I’d like to share with you all how excited I am to rejoin the NHRA racing community! My racing exploits ended in 1979 when a far younger version of me committed to serve in our nation's NAVY which as you might expect relegated me to the ranks of an enthusiastic fan yet somewhat reluctant spectator. After retirement from active duty in 2003, I choose to continue my support of our Department of Defense as a contractor, still plugged in but with no real time to commit to active participation. With my, no kidding, retirement now looming on the not too distant horizon I have been counseled by many, that know me well, to pick something I really love to pursue during the coming years. For me that decision was an absolute no brainer, nothing has ever made me happier than preparing for, participating in and experiencing NHRA drag racing! I look forward to the coming years with great anticipation also to finally meeting many of you whose posts I’ve followed and am very grateful to those of you that made me welcome in your pits over the years. Receiving my number this morning sure put a big smile on this old sailors face! I hope my story puts a smile on yours… Warmest possible regards, Peter A. Lanciers #7801

08-09-2017, 05:12 PM	#2
jims5600 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 125 Likes: 47 Liked 21 Times in 9 Posts	Re: New Guy, a little worn around the edges... Best of luck on your upcoming retirement. You have earned it,thanks for your service. Go after your dreams full throttle!! Jimmy

08-09-2017, 05:23 PM	#3
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,993 Likes: 1,664 Liked 2,637 Times in 440 Posts	Re: New Guy, a little worn around the edges... I am also a Navy veteran. I served from 1967-1971; mostly on a nuclear submarine, but also on 2 submarine rescue ships. Welcome to the forum, enjoy your retirement, and the best of luck with your future racing endeavors! __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

08-09-2017, 06:32 PM	#4
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: New Guy, a little worn around the edges... Thanks for your service Paul Enjoy your new adventure #7801. Mike A114 P/SA Last edited by Mike Jones; 08-09-2017 at 06:35 PM.

08-10-2017, 12:04 AM	#5
Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New Guy, a little worn around the edges... Paul, my son and I jumped into the stock eliminator world late last year. We have been bracket racing awhile but this deal is quite a bit different. We didn't even know how to tell the tech guy what car we had. The support from the Stock S/Stock community has been awesome. Always somebody around to check up on us. It gets a bit expensive sometimes , but we are having a ball! Thank you for your service, and we'll see you at the races.

08-10-2017, 04:00 AM	#6
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,483 Times in 697 Posts	Re: New Guy, a little worn around the edges... Let us know if we can be of any help with your new endeavor! Irving Family Racing __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock