Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" - Page 2

Jim Wahl · 08-09-2011, 10:18 PM

Well I'm 60 now (June) but I've only been to Indy twice. '89 & '90. Class winner both years and top 5 qualifier both years (#1 for 3 days!). Did the Bowling Green thing then Indy both years. Got to know Travis very well one of those years, can't remember which year. Must have been '89 'cause we had a "party" at a couple of events that year. "I was younger then, I'm older than that now". Jim

Steve Polhill · 08-11-2011, 09:12 PM

Well He may not be under 60 (72 this year) But My dad has been to more consecutive Indy's than anyone. This year will be 55 consecutive Indy's the only ones he has missed is when it was in great bend Kansas, and he goes from thrusday til monday Every year. With any luck at all he'll be there this year as a car owner and crew on our comp car.

I'm 38 now and I'm over 20. 26 if My Math is right, 16 of those as a driver the rest as a crew member of Spectator.

Jim Bailey · 08-11-2011, 10:12 PM

I'm 57 yrs old. My first Indy was 1972. I was a Freshman at the Univ. of Cincinnati and crew member on the Gretcho Bros. AA/FA, along with Bob Calinchek and Kenny Kish. The only Indy I've missed since was 1980 when my son was born. 9/16/80. (Damn ex wife was due 9/1 and late as usual.) I think that's 37 years. JB.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 08-13-2011, 01:42 PM

enjoy all the stories,hope to make some in near future.I have only got to go once 07
Sat& Sun.
Mike Taylor 3601

Terry Cain · 08-10-2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Miller

I'm a little past the under 60 limit (63 to be exact). My first year as a spectator was 1966. My first year working Indy was 1973. I hope I got a few years left working there in my future.

Travis

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

Travis,
Your older than dirt.
Been going since 1969. The year the snake had the big wreck on top in.
Drag racing IS an addiction.

Rick Bailey · 08-10-2011, 09:32 AM

Well, I've attendened the US Nats since 1974, And I've raced every US Nats since they added S/C , 1989 or 90 , ( where Joe on this) . However, looks like I'm retired from the driving duties, my grandbrat Hayden is taking his first shot at the Nats. this year.

How cool would that be, for him to win ! Sumptin I couldn't get done ! lol lol

Rick

Oh! and I'm 57

Jim Blankenship · 08-10-2011, 06:31 PM

bobby my dad is/was just my dad never raced only been to maybe 5 races
8/9/1914 was his birthday.
i did call bobby blankenship stock winner at indy 25 th year dad as we worked same place for years .

like jim said a few up i turned 60 in july so i am younger :-)

jim

Bobby Brannon · 08-10-2011, 09:58 PM

Jim thanks for the answer.. I keep saying that I am "NEVER" going back to INDY, but somehow I always end up there..

Bill Bogues: I was entered but with Brittney and her dentist work.. Her being in BC. and not going back south until after Indy I am going to with draw. Just waiting to see if things change but that will not happen.. Camaro is not put back together but Dallas and Houston looks great with both cars..
I am going to wear out Terry Emmons.. LOL

Charley Downing · 08-11-2011, 07:05 AM

Dad has either raced or attended INDY for the last 35 years and he is 58. The only one he has missed in that time is 1991.
I have be attended Indy for 18 years (only 7 years with a car) and I am only 28.

08-11-2011, 09:12 PM	#2
Steve Polhill Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Ontario Posts: 515 Likes: 40 Liked 262 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" Well He may not be under 60 (72 this year) But My dad has been to more consecutive Indy's than anyone. This year will be 55 consecutive Indy's the only ones he has missed is when it was in great bend Kansas, and he goes from thrusday til monday Every year. With any luck at all he'll be there this year as a car owner and crew on our comp car. I'm 38 now and I'm over 20. 26 if My Math is right, 16 of those as a driver the rest as a crew member of Spectator. __________________ Steve Polhill 3520 STOCK, COMP Last edited by Steve Polhill; 08-11-2011 at 09:18 PM.

08-11-2011, 10:12 PM	#3
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" I'm 57 yrs old. My first Indy was 1972. I was a Freshman at the Univ. of Cincinnati and crew member on the Gretcho Bros. AA/FA, along with Bob Calinchek and Kenny Kish. The only Indy I've missed since was 1980 when my son was born. 9/16/80. (Damn ex wife was due 9/1 and late as usual.) I think that's 37 years. JB.

08-13-2011, 01:42 PM	#4
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,372 Likes: 355 Liked 308 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" enjoy all the stories,hope to make some in near future.I have only got to go once 07 Sat& Sun. Mike Taylor 3601

08-10-2011, 09:32 AM	#6
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" Well, I've attendened the US Nats since 1974, And I've raced every US Nats since they added S/C , 1989 or 90 , ( where Joe on this) . However, looks like I'm retired from the driving duties, my grandbrat Hayden is taking his first shot at the Nats. this year. How cool would that be, for him to win ! Sumptin I couldn't get done ! lol lol Rick Oh! and I'm 57 __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

08-10-2011, 06:31 PM	#7
Jim Blankenship Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nashville tn Posts: 149 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" bobby my dad is/was just my dad never raced only been to maybe 5 races 8/9/1914 was his birthday. i did call bobby blankenship stock winner at indy 25 th year dad as we worked same place for years . like jim said a few up i turned 60 in july so i am younger :-) jim __________________ Jim Blankenship 3086 STK

08-09-2011, 10:18 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" Well I'm 60 now (June) but I've only been to Indy twice. '89 & '90. Class winner both years and top 5 qualifier both years (#1 for 3 days!). Did the Bowling Green thing then Indy both years. Got to know Travis very well one of those years, can't remember which year. Must have been '89 'cause we had a "party" at a couple of events that year. "I was younger then, I'm older than that now". Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-10-2011, 09:58 PM	#8
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" Jim thanks for the answer.. I keep saying that I am "NEVER" going back to INDY, but somehow I always end up there.. Bill Bogues: I was entered but with Brittney and her dentist work.. Her being in BC. and not going back south until after Indy I am going to with draw. Just waiting to see if things change but that will not happen.. Camaro is not put back together but Dallas and Houston looks great with both cars.. I am going to wear out Terry Emmons.. LOL __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

08-11-2011, 07:05 AM	#9
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60" Dad has either raced or attended INDY for the last 35 years and he is 58. The only one he has missed in that time is 1991. I have be attended Indy for 18 years (only 7 years with a car) and I am only 28. __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK