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08-05-2011, 03:26 PM
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Re: Woodro Is Retiring!
It was the mid to late eighties, I was just a young dragracer 23-27 yrs old wanting to compete. I had just put a new motor in my dually and finished it up just in time to tow 600 miles to Warner Robbins Georgia to run superstreet in a 69 camaro. Well i made it but just before the track my truck started running terrible. I limped in and got a pit space and the first thing i did was take the valve covers off to find a loose rockerarm and bent pushrods. Not really knowing anyone i went around asking if anyone had some stock valvetrain parts for a 350ci engine. It wasn't long that someone said, "Go find Woodro he has everything!! So thats what i did and let me remind you he didn't know me from Adam. I told him what i needed and he was more than happy to help this kid get back running again. I broke down again on the way home however Woodro had givin me some extra pushrods so i was able to limp home. Come to find out my old stock pressed in studs were pulling up causing slack in the valvetrain. He is a fantasic dragracer and a great man. Goodluck my friend.
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08-05-2011, 05:49 PM
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Re: Woodro Is Retiring!
Woodrow,sounds like a good time for a 2011 Farewell Tour.
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08-05-2011, 09:29 PM
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Re: Woodro Is Retiring!
Never met Woodro, but have been hearing about him for quite a while, and nothing was anything but glowing words...
You go Woodro! Do whatever you want to do... at some point, we all need to think about what we are doing, and what else we might want to do. So, if it feels like time to move on, smile at the memories of yesterday, and laugh at all the fun you will have tomorrow. David The New Hemi Guy |
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08-07-2011, 05:46 PM
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Re: Woodro Is Retiring!
I'm not a racer of Woodro's status, just a little known racer who alway's wanted to be ,but I had fun ! I have to retire due to health reasons! Have a happy retirement Woodro, Enjoy life !..........John Lang (If anybody in D-3 wants my #365, they are up for grabs )! It's been the most fun a body can have ! ps....I didn't mean to steal Woodro's Good Bye !
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08-07-2011, 07:21 PM
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Re: Woodro Is Retiring!
Around 2005 I was watching Stockers run and was really liking the EFI cars out there. I decided to build one myself. I didnlt know a thing about them...
Found a good car and bought it as a roller.... Started to buid an engine and one day decided to call Woodro for parts. He was very helpfull and got me on the right path. I was able to build a pretty good engine and made some decent laps with it. I have to thank Woodro for his help and say he was a pleasure to deal with.........I think of him as I think of Bobby Warren....A very tough racer who knew how to run fast and win.... Enjoy your retirement Woodro
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08-07-2011, 07:52 PM
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Re: Woodro Is Retiring!
Woodro, a true legend and a friend. Thanks my friend !
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