The Camaraderie of Drag Racers

BobbyH · 06-18-2020, 01:09 PM

Hello everyone,a friend of mine sent me this article on race relations and it was very touching,and oh so TRUE....With all the problems our country is going through right now this was a needed breath of fresh air.This a MUST READ.....and makes me very proud of our sport. Google Democracy of Speed-THE BITTER SOUTHERNER
Blessings to all, BH

bittersoutherner.com/features/2020/john-edwin-mason-democracy-of-drag-racing-waynesboro/virginia

Bill Marshall · 06-18-2020, 02:07 PM

Great article. most if not all of the people in Drag Racing are color blind all they see is another racer no matter the color of there skin as it should be Period it's a great group of people for sure

modelman1960 · 06-18-2020, 02:22 PM

Great, honest article.

If only....................

God Bless all and please stay safe.
Walt

340Cuda · 06-20-2020, 12:54 PM

I had a little trouble getting the article to come up but it was worth the effort.

As most of us know drag racing has long been the most inclusive of all the motor sports.

Many continue to race because of the friendships as much as the cars.

Andy Friar · 06-20-2020, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyH

Hello everyone,a friend of mine sent me this article on race relations and it was very touching,and oh so TRUE....With all the problems our country is going through right now this was a needed breath of fresh air.This a MUST READ.....and makes me very proud of our sport. Google Democracy of Speed-THE BITTER SOUTHERNER
Blessings to all, BH

bittersoutherner.com/features/2020/john-edwin-mason-democracy-of-drag-racing-waynesboro/virginia

Great article, thanks for sharing with us! Well worth the read and I enjoyed the great pics too.

06-18-2020, 01:09 PM	#1
BobbyH Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 40 Likes: 1,150 Liked 61 Times in 18 Posts	The Camaraderie of Drag Racers Hello everyone,a friend of mine sent me this article on race relations and it was very touching,and oh so TRUE....With all the problems our country is going through right now this was a needed breath of fresh air.This a MUST READ.....and makes me very proud of our sport. Google Democracy of Speed-THE BITTER SOUTHERNER Blessings to all, BH bittersoutherner.com/features/2020/john-edwin-mason-democracy-of-drag-racing-waynesboro/virginia Last edited by BobbyH; 06-18-2020 at 01:53 PM.

06-18-2020, 02:07 PM	#2
Bill Marshall Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 186 Likes: 126 Liked 53 Times in 24 Posts	Re: The Camaraderie of Drag Racers Great article. most if not all of the people in Drag Racing are color blind all they see is another racer no matter the color of there skin as it should be Period it's a great group of people for sure

06-18-2020, 02:22 PM	#3
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: The Camaraderie of Drag Racers Great, honest article. If only.................... God Bless all and please stay safe. Walt

06-20-2020, 12:54 PM	#4
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,669 Likes: 3,849 Liked 800 Times in 337 Posts	Re: The Camaraderie of Drag Racers I had a little trouble getting the article to come up but it was worth the effort. As most of us know drag racing has long been the most inclusive of all the motor sports. Many continue to race because of the friendships as much as the cars.