doug hoven & william nees

Jack McCarthy · 08-31-2025, 01:01 PM

i know that you all did a lot of work to give me a run, and im actually glad the big wagon was taking an indy off.... sorry to disappoint

we all saw the WIZARD of ODD dust off a forgotten car/combo 307 2bbl no less and make a run that made the elder statesman of USA say WOW where did that come from !!

mr hoven it was a pleasure to meet you and what you and billy pulled off i just know imma gonna like you

and wizard > as always was great to see you, yea you guys would have had me making that MORAL decision, take the hit or anchors away... worked out as a great indy !!!

sincerly
captain

MR DERBY CITY · 08-31-2025, 01:23 PM

Sadly, I never got the opportunity to meet the CEO of Defunzalo racing. Always a treat to visit with Billy….

Rich Biebel · 08-31-2025, 02:17 PM

I?ve known Billy for many years and we?re good friends.
We always have fun conversations anytime we?re at the same race.
I know he worked hard on the current car Doug is racing at Indy
Doug is a great young man and a pleasure to be around at the races.
Very sharp and is proving to be an excellent driver.
We sure need young men like him to take over for us old geezers.
Good luck the rest of the race to the Hoven?s
Todd is still in as well as Doug.

BG56 · 08-31-2025, 02:37 PM

The Hovens face off in round 4. '65 Elephant vs. 4-dr. 2-bbl!! Gonna be fun!

Rich Biebel · 08-31-2025, 02:55 PM

I was hoping that wouldn?t happen !

James Perrone · 08-31-2025, 03:18 PM

Great job Billy and Doug
I?m glad my favorite Nova had plenty of steam at Indy

Chuck Weissberg · 09-02-2025, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

I?ve known Billy for many years and we?re good friends.
We always have fun conversations anytime we?re at the same race.
I know he worked hard on the current car Doug is racing at Indy
Doug is a great young man and a pleasure to be around at the races.
Very sharp and is proving to be an excellent driver.
We sure need young men like him to take over for us old geezers.
Good luck the rest of the race to the Hoven?s
Todd is still in as well as Doug.

As an old guy tinkering with getting back into stock after 20 plus years, Billy has been more then gracious and informative with suggestions and advice, after just meeting him at the Grove@ a month ago. I'm sure I am a PITA Thanks Billy

LAW65Chevy2 · 08-31-2025, 11:45 PM

Congrats Doug and Billy for winning Class! Also nice job on going several rounds too.

Billy Nees · 09-02-2025, 01:49 PM

Aww shucks, thanks guys.
This trip was all about Doug. When he decided that he wanted to go to Indy knowing that his Nova wouldn't qualify but that my Nova "freshened up and with a metric in it would", I just hoped that I could throw together enough junk to get him in. I never thought that it would go that fast.
And did HE have a killer first Indy! Qualifies for the field, qualifies #1 in 1ST session, gets picked to go to the barn (he's saving that T sticker like it's a badge of honor!), PASSES a teardown, wins class AND goes a few rounds!

Thanks again, I appreciate it.

08-31-2025, 01:23 PM	#2
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,660 Likes: 1,094 Liked 8,210 Times in 1,536 Posts	Re: doug hoven & william nees Sadly, I never got the opportunity to meet the CEO of Defunzalo racing. Always a treat to visit with Billy….

08-31-2025, 02:17 PM	#3
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,320 Likes: 25 Liked 557 Times in 217 Posts	Re: doug hoven & william nees I?ve known Billy for many years and we?re good friends. We always have fun conversations anytime we?re at the same race. I know he worked hard on the current car Doug is racing at Indy Doug is a great young man and a pleasure to be around at the races. Very sharp and is proving to be an excellent driver. We sure need young men like him to take over for us old geezers. Good luck the rest of the race to the Hoven?s Todd is still in as well as Doug. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

08-31-2025, 02:37 PM	#4
BG56 Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 355 Likes: 502 Liked 301 Times in 113 Posts	Re: doug hoven & william nees The Hovens face off in round 4. '65 Elephant vs. 4-dr. 2-bbl!! Gonna be fun!

08-31-2025, 02:55 PM	#5
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,320 Likes: 25 Liked 557 Times in 217 Posts	Re: doug hoven & william nees I was hoping that wouldn?t happen ! __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

08-31-2025, 03:18 PM	#6
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,697 Likes: 3,442 Liked 1,863 Times in 435 Posts	Re: doug hoven & william nees Great job Billy and Doug I?m glad my favorite Nova had plenty of steam at Indy __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

08-31-2025, 01:01 PM	#1
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,327 Likes: 30 Liked 511 Times in 122 Posts	doug hoven & william nees i know that you all did a lot of work to give me a run, and im actually glad the big wagon was taking an indy off.... sorry to disappoint we all saw the WIZARD of ODD dust off a forgotten car/combo 307 2bbl no less and make a run that made the elder statesman of USA say WOW where did that come from !! mr hoven it was a pleasure to meet you and what you and billy pulled off i just know imma gonna like you and wizard > as always was great to see you, yea you guys would have had me making that MORAL decision, take the hit or anchors away... worked out as a great indy !!! sincerly captain __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

08-31-2025, 11:45 PM	#8
LAW65Chevy2 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 5 Likes: 97 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: doug hoven & william nees Congrats Doug and Billy for winning Class! Also nice job on going several rounds too.

09-02-2025, 01:49 PM	#9
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,506 Likes: 3,613 Liked 7,865 Times in 1,750 Posts	Re: doug hoven & william nees Aww shucks, thanks guys. This trip was all about Doug. When he decided that he wanted to go to Indy knowing that his Nova wouldn't qualify but that my Nova "freshened up and with a metric in it would", I just hoped that I could throw together enough junk to get him in. I never thought that it would go that fast. And did HE have a killer first Indy! Qualifies for the field, qualifies #1 in 1ST session, gets picked to go to the barn (he's saving that T sticker like it's a badge of honor!), PASSES a teardown, wins class AND goes a few rounds! Thanks again, I appreciate it. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K