Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway

Doyle Evans · 02-08-2009, 07:29 PM

Any stock,super stock, or gas & modified racers who raced at Coastal Plains Dragstrip (Hwy 258 in Jacksonville, NC) in the 60s,70s, or 80s is invited to a get together for some good ole fashioned "bench racing."

What: bbq and chicken
When: Sat. 21st 3pm
Where: 3531 New Bern Hwy (A.C.E. bldg - Antique Car & Equip. bldg on Hwy 17 N)
Jacksonville, NC 28546

Some of the racers we hope join us are;

Bobby, Jeff, & Joey Warren
Garley & Randy Daniels
Bud, Brian, & Greg Rowe
Charley & Jeff Taylor
Richard James
Tommy Hussey
Jessie Benson
Ronnie Yopp
Charlie Blalock
Odell Lee
Barnes Clayton
Phil & Michael Hardee
Auston Pusey
Ronnie Brown
Mickey & Jack Rivenbark
Ronnie Barnette
Ronnie Williams
Ed McLawhorn
Mickey Mclawhorn
Ronnie Barnette
Mason & Plowdon
Mike & Bobby Merritt
Jimmy Morton
Troy Dennis
Monnie Morris
Doc Bilbray
Ronnie Brown
Haywood Register
Linwood Horne
James Waller
Larry Whitley
Hubet Pulley
Joe Tysinger
George Duff

So I can get a head count and order the food
RSVP by Feb. 18th

by pm on class racer
or email to devans2@ec.rr.com
or cell - 910-526-2347

Thanks a lot,

Doyle Evans

nohook · 02-10-2009, 06:24 AM

hope you have a lot of geritol with a list like that

j/k

danny waters sr · 02-12-2009, 11:53 AM

Danny Jr and I will be there /Is any wifes or family coming ?

Doyle Evans · 02-12-2009, 02:06 PM

Yes Danny; wives, family, girlfriends all are invited. I don't recommend bringing both wife and girl friend - j/k. Course I remember one of our friends who has passed away; he used to bring 2 girl friends - one on each side!
We have kids and grandkids coming, It's definitely going to be a family affair.

I apologize to some of the racers and families. Gainsville pts. race is that same weekend.
Also 2 of the fellows I mentioned are in drag heaven.

Danny, if you can help me spread the word up your way. The Warrens,Daniels, Troy Dennis, Yopps,Goodsons,McLawhorns,Humphreys,Hornes, are some who are planning on joining us.

We just want to get together while we're still "perking."

Thanks,

Doyle

danny waters sr · 02-12-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks Doyle , You probably count on me and jr and family . How much $ we need to bring ?

Doyle Evans · 02-12-2009, 07:14 PM

It's free.

Just bring your family, any pictures and stories you may want to share.

It looks like a lot of racers will be there.
I'm hoping Bob Rice can make it with all his pictures.

Doyle

danny waters sr · 02-21-2009, 08:20 PM

Just got back home .Man what an event. This was priceless. Unbelievable , Star studded ,Awsome reunion I have ever seen ,. More talent and History in this warehouse than you can imagine... Maybe Doyle can come on here and chime in on all the doings at this reunion .I know i am proud to be a part of it.Just look at the names on the list posted . THANK you Troy and Ronnie Humphrey for having this deal. Thanks to Doyle for letting me be a part of it.!

Doyle Evans · 02-21-2009, 09:58 PM

Danny,

Thank you for the kind words and I appreciate you being there. It was an amazing day. We had 'em' from the age of your grandson to 80.

We had the original owners of Coastal Plains,Kinston,Holly Ridge, & Newport. It was a neat deal listening to them speak of the good ole days.

I am going to name as many racers as possible out of respect and hope I don't miss too many.

Shade Aldridge (ex-racer & owner of Kinston)
Ronnie Barnette
Namon Batts
Paul Bell
Doc Bilbrey
Bobby Brown
Garley & Randy Daniels
Troy Dennis
Ellis Drone
George Duff
Danny Dunn (Mickey Taylor)
David Gallion
Gene Garrett
Bobby Goodson
JD Heath
Steve Hix (ex-owner of Coastal)
Linwood & Dalton Horne
Billy Howard (first owner of Coastal)
Larry Howard (owner of Newport)
Stan Hudson
Troy & Ronnie Humphrey
Raymond Humphrey
Billy Hunter
Richard James
Billy Jones
Kenny Koonce
Perry Lellewyn
RL Martin (drove 8 hours)
Randy Mason
Ed Mclawhorn
Mike Melvin
Bobby & Mike Merritt
Jimmy Morton
Glen Morton
Daryl Ottaway (owner of Holly Ridge)
Tommy Pollard
Hubert Pulley
Robert (Big R) Richardson
Alan Robinson
Gary Shepard
Curtis Smith
Johnny Wyrick (raced Don Garlits)
Bobby,Jeff, & Brooke Warren
Danny Waters
Guy Whaley
Leon Whaley
Reckless Rex Whitehurst
Larry Whitley
Frank Willis
Jody Yopp (Ronnie)

We had crewmen,family members,track officials and workers. And don't forget the IHRA tech official!

We even had people stop in off the street wanting to buy some of the hot rods we had parked our front.

It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of it. We are planning on have one every year from now on.

I want to personally thank everyone who went and was a part of a truly great experience.

Doyle

chris3racing · 03-04-2009, 09:16 PM

Don't know if everyone on this list does not know about the East Coast Drag Times Reunion held each year in Henderson,NC. I missed this due to other commitment; however, I would like to invite each one to the reunion this year. I will promise you will have alot of fun and see alot of racers you haven't seen in a long time. Go to eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com for more information.

02-08-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
Doyle Evans Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway Any stock,super stock, or gas & modified racers who raced at Coastal Plains Dragstrip (Hwy 258 in Jacksonville, NC) in the 60s,70s, or 80s is invited to a get together for some good ole fashioned "bench racing." What: bbq and chicken When: Sat. 21st 3pm Where: 3531 New Bern Hwy (A.C.E. bldg - Antique Car & Equip. bldg on Hwy 17 N) Jacksonville, NC 28546 Some of the racers we hope join us are; Bobby, Jeff, & Joey Warren Garley & Randy Daniels Bud, Brian, & Greg Rowe Charley & Jeff Taylor Richard James Tommy Hussey Jessie Benson Ronnie Yopp Charlie Blalock Odell Lee Barnes Clayton Phil & Michael Hardee Auston Pusey Ronnie Brown Mickey & Jack Rivenbark Ronnie Barnette Ronnie Williams Ed McLawhorn Mickey Mclawhorn Ronnie Barnette Mason & Plowdon Mike & Bobby Merritt Jimmy Morton Troy Dennis Monnie Morris Doc Bilbray Ronnie Brown Haywood Register Linwood Horne James Waller Larry Whitley Hubet Pulley Joe Tysinger George Duff So I can get a head count and order the food RSVP by Feb. 18th by pm on class racer or email to devans2@ec.rr.com or cell - 910-526-2347 Thanks a lot, Doyle Evans

02-10-2009, 06:24 AM	#2
nohook Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway hope you have a lot of geritol with a list like that j/k

02-12-2009, 11:53 AM	#3
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway Danny Jr and I will be there /Is any wifes or family coming ? __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

02-12-2009, 02:06 PM	#4
Doyle Evans Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway Yes Danny; wives, family, girlfriends all are invited. I don't recommend bringing both wife and girl friend - j/k. Course I remember one of our friends who has passed away; he used to bring 2 girl friends - one on each side! We have kids and grandkids coming, It's definitely going to be a family affair. I apologize to some of the racers and families. Gainsville pts. race is that same weekend. Also 2 of the fellows I mentioned are in drag heaven. Danny, if you can help me spread the word up your way. The Warrens,Daniels, Troy Dennis, Yopps,Goodsons,McLawhorns,Humphreys,Hornes, are some who are planning on joining us. We just want to get together while we're still "perking." Thanks, Doyle

02-12-2009, 03:02 PM	#5
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway Thanks Doyle , You probably count on me and jr and family . How much $ we need to bring ? __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

02-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#6
Doyle Evans Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway It's free. Just bring your family, any pictures and stories you may want to share. It looks like a lot of racers will be there. I'm hoping Bob Rice can make it with all his pictures. Doyle

02-21-2009, 08:20 PM	#7
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway Just got back home .Man what an event. This was priceless. Unbelievable , Star studded ,Awsome reunion I have ever seen ,. More talent and History in this warehouse than you can imagine... Maybe Doyle can come on here and chime in on all the doings at this reunion .I know i am proud to be a part of it.Just look at the names on the list posted . THANK you Troy and Ronnie Humphrey for having this deal. Thanks to Doyle for letting me be a part of it.! __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

02-21-2009, 09:58 PM	#8
Doyle Evans Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway Danny, Thank you for the kind words and I appreciate you being there. It was an amazing day. We had 'em' from the age of your grandson to 80. We had the original owners of Coastal Plains,Kinston,Holly Ridge, & Newport. It was a neat deal listening to them speak of the good ole days. I am going to name as many racers as possible out of respect and hope I don't miss too many. Shade Aldridge (ex-racer & owner of Kinston) Ronnie Barnette Namon Batts Paul Bell Doc Bilbrey Bobby Brown Garley & Randy Daniels Troy Dennis Ellis Drone George Duff Danny Dunn (Mickey Taylor) David Gallion Gene Garrett Bobby Goodson JD Heath Steve Hix (ex-owner of Coastal) Linwood & Dalton Horne Billy Howard (first owner of Coastal) Larry Howard (owner of Newport) Stan Hudson Troy & Ronnie Humphrey Raymond Humphrey Billy Hunter Richard James Billy Jones Kenny Koonce Perry Lellewyn RL Martin (drove 8 hours) Randy Mason Ed Mclawhorn Mike Melvin Bobby & Mike Merritt Jimmy Morton Glen Morton Daryl Ottaway (owner of Holly Ridge) Tommy Pollard Hubert Pulley Robert (Big R) Richardson Alan Robinson Gary Shepard Curtis Smith Johnny Wyrick (raced Don Garlits) Bobby,Jeff, & Brooke Warren Danny Waters Guy Whaley Leon Whaley Reckless Rex Whitehurst Larry Whitley Frank Willis Jody Yopp (Ronnie) We had crewmen,family members,track officials and workers. And don't forget the IHRA tech official! We even had people stop in off the street wanting to buy some of the hot rods we had parked our front. It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of it. We are planning on have one every year from now on. I want to personally thank everyone who went and was a part of a truly great experience. Doyle

03-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#9
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Old Timers Racers Reunion - Coastal Plains Raceway Don't know if everyone on this list does not know about the East Coast Drag Times Reunion held each year in Henderson,NC. I missed this due to other commitment; however, I would like to invite each one to the reunion this year. I will promise you will have alot of fun and see alot of racers you haven't seen in a long time. Go to eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com for more information.

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