RIP Jim Meador

Carguy49 · 08-26-2023, 02:20 PM

I had the chance to meet Jim at Pacific Raceways many years ago. He didn't know me, but was a pleasure to talk with and just a nice guy. R.I.P. Jim and prayers for you family and many friends.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 08-26-2023, 04:40 PM

Very sorry to read this. He won Pomona a time or two, built a Grumpy Jenkins link a like white 67 Camaro, and he sure could make a 396 run. My condolences to all.

Carguy49 · 08-26-2023, 05:59 PM

Didn't Jim also own the Great White Whale '69 Chevelle that Toby Lang ran for several seasons?? I believe that car is now being run by Phil Mandella , jr.

MR DERBY CITY · 08-26-2023, 08:09 PM

Jim Meador was one of a kind. He was affectionately referred to as “Diamond Jim “. Jim had a passion for NHRA stock eliminator and music. He always built his own engines and would scoff at buying an engine from a professional race engine builder. His Camaro was a top runner in D/SA. Jim would play along side the Ventures from time to time. For you youngsters , the Ventures recorded the theme song for Hawaii 5-0 back in the day. Prayers for his wife, children and grandchildren . GODSPEED Diamond Jim !!!

David Lee · 08-26-2023, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Jim Meador was one of a kind. He was affectionately referred to as “Diamond Jim “. Jim had a passion for NHRA stock eliminator and music. He always built his own engines and would scoff at buying an engine from a professional race engine builder. His Camaro was a top runner in D/SA. Jim would play along side the Ventures from time to time. For you youngsters , the Ventures recorded the theme song for Hawaii 5-0 back in the day. Prayers for his wife, children and grandchildren . GODSPEED Diamond Jim !!!

Also Wipeout.

GTX JOHN · 08-27-2023, 12:42 AM

Gregg Luneauk collaborated with Jim for many years on
his 396 and was his friend.

Please Keep him in your prayers as well. He is dealing with
serious health issues.

We sure wished we could have seen and raced Jim a few more times.
We spent a lot of money because of that White Camaro trying to keep up!

God's Speed Jim!
I believe we will meet again in Heaven.

08-26-2023, 02:20 PM	#1
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,977 Likes: 2,466 Liked 2,939 Times in 707 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador I had the chance to meet Jim at Pacific Raceways many years ago. He didn't know me, but was a pleasure to talk with and just a nice guy. R.I.P. Jim and prayers for you family and many friends. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-26-2023, 04:40 PM	#2
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,136 Likes: 172 Liked 705 Times in 219 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador Very sorry to read this. He won Pomona a time or two, built a Grumpy Jenkins link a like white 67 Camaro, and he sure could make a 396 run. My condolences to all.

08-26-2023, 05:59 PM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,977 Likes: 2,466 Liked 2,939 Times in 707 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador Didn't Jim also own the Great White Whale '69 Chevelle that Toby Lang ran for several seasons?? I believe that car is now being run by Phil Mandella , jr. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-26-2023, 08:09 PM	#4
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,637 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,935 Times in 1,518 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador Jim Meador was one of a kind. He was affectionately referred to as “Diamond Jim “. Jim had a passion for NHRA stock eliminator and music. He always built his own engines and would scoff at buying an engine from a professional race engine builder. His Camaro was a top runner in D/SA. Jim would play along side the Ventures from time to time. For you youngsters , the Ventures recorded the theme song for Hawaii 5-0 back in the day. Prayers for his wife, children and grandchildren . GODSPEED Diamond Jim !!!

08-27-2023, 12:42 AM	#6
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,483 Times in 697 Posts	Re: RIP Jim Meador Gregg Luneauk collaborated with Jim for many years on his 396 and was his friend. Please Keep him in your prayers as well. He is dealing with serious health issues. We sure wished we could have seen and raced Jim a few more times. We spent a lot of money because of that White Camaro trying to keep up! God's Speed Jim! I believe we will meet again in Heaven. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 08-27-2023 at 12:45 AM.

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