What was your best moment in racing - Page 5

Jared Jordan · 11-25-2011, 12:56 PM

My racing highlights all revolve around a certain old guy:

1. First SS Belvedere in the 8's at Mission in 2004.

2. On the record run in Vegas in '04, he went .006 and thought he was going to leave on me. Too bad I was .000.

3. The last run I ever made in the Belvedere was in the final round of a "Hemi Shootout" at Sonoma in '05 against him. We both blew the tires off, but I looked back in high gear and he was behind me. Only time I ever beat him to the stripe. If that's the last run I ever make in a race car (I hope it isn't...) at least it's one to be remembered.

4. Taking his competition number when he retired. #7503.

zman · 11-25-2011, 01:18 PM

winning Indy in 1988 and then in 1989 almost doubleed up take runner-up in stock against the famouse Mike from kentucky, yu know the quinn
I knew I was in trouble when a went in a little deeper than normal, clutch grab and then yu know what happened, i beat myself harder than mike did his helmet on the steering wheel.

scott helms · 11-25-2011, 01:37 PM

(1) 2007 "FIRST" class win at the GATORS, then U.S. NATIONALS CLASS and PERFECTLY STRANGE AWARD

(2) 2009 STOCK ELIM. GATORNATIONALS

(3) 2009 CLASS at NoProblem and Houston

(4) 2009 SSSSA PIONTS CHAMP

Wade Mahaffey · 11-26-2011, 08:01 AM

Wow!, some great moments here fellas and ladies. It's good to see what can be achieved through dedication and perseverance. Congrats on your special moments and Like Billy said, hope the best is yet to come!

Wade Mahaffey

Bob Don · 11-26-2011, 10:41 AM

1) Making it to the semis at the 1980 Molson Grandnationals

2) Being named 1981 Stock/Super Stock Competitor of the Year at New England Dragway

3) Taking out Big Daddy Don Garlits in the first round of Stock at the 2011 Supernationals

Jim Wahl · 11-26-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jared Jordan

My racing highlights all revolve around a certain old guy:

1. First SS Belvedere in the 8's at Mission in 2004.

2. On the record run in Vegas in '04, he went .006 and thought he was going to leave on me. Too bad I was .000.

3. The last run I ever made in the Belvedere was in the final round of a "Hemi Shootout" at Sonoma in '05 against him. We both blew the tires off, but I looked back in high gear and he was behind me. Only time I ever beat him to the stripe. If that's the last run I ever make in a race car (I hope it isn't...) at least it's one to be remembered.

4. Taking his competition number when he retired. #7503.

I understand what you are saying Jared. That was very nice. Family is what it's all about! Jim

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Mark Yacavone · 11-26-2011, 02:25 PM

I suppose I'd have to say it was the first time someone handed me money for doing what I loved to do.
I can't remember when that was specifically, but I DO remember winning Super Stock one night at the Funny Car show @ Lebanon Valley.
I was sitting there in the clubhouse afterwards, having a beer and a sandwich with Don "The Snake" who had just won also.
They pulled back the curtain for the payouts and handed me a stack of 100, one dollar bills! I felt like I robbed a bank that night.

TGould · 11-26-2011, 02:35 PM

1. 1968: Denver CO, winning Pure Stock Eliminator, with the Corvair, at the High Altitude Nationals .

2. 1972: Suffolk VA, setting first NHRA Standard Shift ET record (M/S now V/S) with the Corvair. Won Stock Eliminator.

3. 1972: NHRA Div 2 Stock Champion

4. 1972 : Being presented the Div 2 jacket and trophy, at the banquet, by Buster Couch.

5. 1974: Suffolk VA, winning Stock Eliminator, with the Corvair, at the Little Guy Nationals.

6. 2006 : Panama City FL, inducted into the Old Drag Racers Reunion Hall Of Fame.

Nitro Joe Jackson · 11-26-2011, 07:29 PM

#1 and mostly, being able to race and win national events and during the whole time help and race with my parents to this day over 48 years now.

#2 August 1988 3 wins and 1 runner up and made a bunch of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

#3 Helping my father complete his goal of winning the US Nationals in 2005

#4 Every time i leave home to go to a race is a best moment for me in racing anymore, especially if its one of the "Over the Hill Ohio Gang" trips.

Phil Veldheer Racing · 11-26-2011, 08:18 PM

click link http://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=84243 and then go to pages 48-50. The author did a great job and got every quote correct.
Phil

11-25-2011, 12:56 PM	#41
Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 612 Likes: 196 Liked 533 Times in 118 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing My racing highlights all revolve around a certain old guy: 1. First SS Belvedere in the 8's at Mission in 2004. 2. On the record run in Vegas in '04, he went .006 and thought he was going to leave on me. Too bad I was .000. 3. The last run I ever made in the Belvedere was in the final round of a "Hemi Shootout" at Sonoma in '05 against him. We both blew the tires off, but I looked back in high gear and he was behind me. Only time I ever beat him to the stripe. If that's the last run I ever make in a race car (I hope it isn't...) at least it's one to be remembered. 4. Taking his competition number when he retired. #7503. __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock Last edited by Jared Jordan; 11-25-2011 at 12:56 PM. Reason: Forgot one...

11-25-2011, 01:18 PM	#42
zman Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing winning Indy in 1988 and then in 1989 almost doubleed up take runner-up in stock against the famouse Mike from kentucky, yu know the quinn I knew I was in trouble when a went in a little deeper than normal, clutch grab and then yu know what happened, i beat myself harder than mike did his helmet on the steering wheel.

11-25-2011, 01:37 PM	#43
scott helms Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pierre Part,la. Posts: 253 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing (1) 2007 "FIRST" class win at the GATORS, then U.S. NATIONALS CLASS and PERFECTLY STRANGE AWARD (2) 2009 STOCK ELIM. GATORNATIONALS (3) 2009 CLASS at NoProblem and Houston (4) 2009 SSSSA PIONTS CHAMP __________________ SCOTT HELMS Stk,SS 2540

11-26-2011, 08:01 AM	#44
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing Wow!, some great moments here fellas and ladies. It's good to see what can be achieved through dedication and perseverance. Congrats on your special moments and Like Billy said, hope the best is yet to come! Wade Mahaffey

11-26-2011, 10:41 AM	#45
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,114 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing 1) Making it to the semis at the 1980 Molson Grandnationals 2) Being named 1981 Stock/Super Stock Competitor of the Year at New England Dragway 3) Taking out Big Daddy Don Garlits in the first round of Stock at the 2011 Supernationals __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

11-26-2011, 02:25 PM	#47
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,113 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing I suppose I'd have to say it was the first time someone handed me money for doing what I loved to do. I can't remember when that was specifically, but I DO remember winning Super Stock one night at the Funny Car show @ Lebanon Valley. I was sitting there in the clubhouse afterwards, having a beer and a sandwich with Don "The Snake" who had just won also. They pulled back the curtain for the payouts and handed me a stack of 100, one dollar bills! I felt like I robbed a bank that night. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

11-26-2011, 02:35 PM	#48
TGould Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaufort,SC Posts: 145 Likes: 18 Liked 32 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing 1. 1968: Denver CO, winning Pure Stock Eliminator, with the Corvair, at the High Altitude Nationals . 2. 1972: Suffolk VA, setting first NHRA Standard Shift ET record (M/S now V/S) with the Corvair. Won Stock Eliminator. 3. 1972: NHRA Div 2 Stock Champion 4. 1972 : Being presented the Div 2 jacket and trophy, at the banquet, by Buster Couch. 5. 1974: Suffolk VA, winning Stock Eliminator, with the Corvair, at the Little Guy Nationals. 6. 2006 : Panama City FL, inducted into the Old Drag Racers Reunion Hall Of Fame. Last edited by TGould; 11-27-2011 at 02:48 PM.

11-26-2011, 07:29 PM	#49
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 57 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing #1 and mostly, being able to race and win national events and during the whole time help and race with my parents to this day over 48 years now. #2 August 1988 3 wins and 1 runner up and made a bunch of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ #3 Helping my father complete his goal of winning the US Nationals in 2005 #4 Every time i leave home to go to a race is a best moment for me in racing anymore, especially if its one of the "Over the Hill Ohio Gang" trips. __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com Last edited by Nitro Joe Jackson; 03-24-2019 at 11:00 AM.

11-26-2011, 08:18 PM	#50
Phil Veldheer Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holland, MICHIGAN Posts: 155 Likes: 43 Liked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing click link http://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=84243 and then go to pages 48-50. The author did a great job and got every quote correct. Phil __________________ PHIL VELDHEER 3455 STK IHRA WORLD Record Holder 2007-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16