David Rampy ?

Tim H · 11-19-2019, 10:53 AM

I am wondering if David Rampy has retired from racing. NHRA video posted on their site yesterday, entitled "Fast Five" seems to state he has ?

Darrel Goheen · 11-19-2019, 12:18 PM

I had not heard that. Thanks.
https://www.nhra.com/news/2019/fast-...ub-nhra-finals

jmcarter · 11-19-2019, 01:24 PM

Believe he had discussed the prospect before but whatever deal he got with Skillman must have been too good to turn down. He'll definitely go down as one of the greatest and that's not just based on his record. His dedication to his craft has always been inspiring. Remember him driving up to Chattanooga to run his Chevy 2 in the local bracket program and it was COLD that night, believe that was at least 30 years ago. The year he was the reigning Super Gas champ in the Monza he went out early at the Nationals and stopped by on the way home to run a bracket race at our local track in Knoxville. Soon as he got there he was under the car adjusting his four link and getting ready.

Amazing career, hope he comes out occasionally to show everyone how a Champ conducts himself.

Rory McNeil · 11-19-2019, 03:10 PM

Not sure it really means anything, but I did notice that Rampys S/S Camaro had "For Sale" on the back window at the Finals in Pomona.

Superfan1 · 11-19-2019, 07:14 PM

In my humble opinion, the 3 greatest Sportsman racers of all time are David Rampy, Dan Fletcher, and Peter Biondo in no particular order.

Frank Castros · 11-19-2019, 08:57 PM

No disrespect to these three great racers, but don't forget the great Jeff Taylor.

G Schenck · 11-20-2019, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superfan1

In my humble opinion, the 3 greatest Sportsman racers of all time are David Rampy, Dan Fletcher, and Peter Biondo in no particular order.

I could name ten more great sportsman racers but I believe Bill has the cream of the crop.

Greg

cicero819 · 11-22-2019, 02:38 PM

David is just stopping spending money with NHRA, he's going to concentrate bracket racing where the money is and probably spend more time helping Chase become a future Champion.

FED 387 · 11-23-2019, 10:44 AM

If you really absorb what he is quoted as saying he talks about----getting pushed to the back of the bus regarding qualifying either number of runs ultimately run, when the runs are made and LACK OF RUNS made during prime time which is a concern for any car that is either sponsored or looking to obtain sponsors. He goes on to say that even though the cost to prepare a car , costs attend a race has gone up significantly that potential winnings(earnings) has DECREASED DRAMATICALLY (50%) in recent years. With this scenario he is not going to commit his own personal funds to continue racing SS or Comp and is going to focus for the short term on assisting his son's racing efforts or to possibly compete in Bracket Racing Races.------ he didn't mince his words he laid it all out on the table and explained the problems that many racers racing at NHRA events have been complaining about and hopefully someone at NHRA realizes why the overall participation rate is/has been going down historically for years and it's time to do something about it UNLESS they are satisfied with the status quo---- FED 387

jmdavison · 11-23-2019, 03:17 PM

Don't forget Jody Lang.....

11-19-2019, 10:53 AM	#1
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,039 Likes: 1,057 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	David Rampy ? I am wondering if David Rampy has retired from racing. NHRA video posted on their site yesterday, entitled "Fast Five" seems to state he has ?

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,311 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? Believe he had discussed the prospect before but whatever deal he got with Skillman must have been too good to turn down. He'll definitely go down as one of the greatest and that's not just based on his record. His dedication to his craft has always been inspiring. Remember him driving up to Chattanooga to run his Chevy 2 in the local bracket program and it was COLD that night, believe that was at least 30 years ago. The year he was the reigning Super Gas champ in the Monza he went out early at the Nationals and stopped by on the way home to run a bracket race at our local track in Knoxville. Soon as he got there he was under the car adjusting his four link and getting ready. Amazing career, hope he comes out occasionally to show everyone how a Champ conducts himself. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,291 Likes: 292 Liked 1,052 Times in 287 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? Not sure it really means anything, but I did notice that Rampys S/S Camaro had "For Sale" on the back window at the Finals in Pomona. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

11-19-2019, 07:14 PM	#5
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,663 Liked 2,631 Times in 437 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? In my humble opinion, the 3 greatest Sportsman racers of all time are David Rampy, Dan Fletcher, and Peter Biondo in no particular order. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

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Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,935 Likes: 2,513 Liked 2,561 Times in 936 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? No disrespect to these three great racers, but don't forget the great Jeff Taylor.

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cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? David is just stopping spending money with NHRA, he's going to concentrate bracket racing where the money is and probably spend more time helping Chase become a future Champion.

11-23-2019, 10:44 AM	#9
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,400 Likes: 482 Liked 320 Times in 172 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? If you really absorb what he is quoted as saying he talks about----getting pushed to the back of the bus regarding qualifying either number of runs ultimately run, when the runs are made and LACK OF RUNS made during prime time which is a concern for any car that is either sponsored or looking to obtain sponsors. He goes on to say that even though the cost to prepare a car , costs attend a race has gone up significantly that potential winnings(earnings) has DECREASED DRAMATICALLY (50%) in recent years. With this scenario he is not going to commit his own personal funds to continue racing SS or Comp and is going to focus for the short term on assisting his son's racing efforts or to possibly compete in Bracket Racing Races.------ he didn't mince his words he laid it all out on the table and explained the problems that many racers racing at NHRA events have been complaining about and hopefully someone at NHRA realizes why the overall participation rate is/has been going down historically for years and it's time to do something about it UNLESS they are satisfied with the status quo---- FED 387

11-23-2019, 03:17 PM	#10
jmdavison Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 87 Likes: 3 Liked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: David Rampy ? Don't forget Jody Lang..... __________________ Jeff Davison 6047 Stk/SS