John Livingston Retires

Hemi Moose · 08-29-2011, 08:00 PM

Here are some of his more recent Tennessee Thunder race cars.

Mike Crutchfield · 08-29-2011, 08:34 PM

Thanks Woodro
I stoped by to see John at his car lot several weeks ago and he said he would probably be retiring this year but I thought I had him talked into waiting a while.

I just want to say publicly just incase some of these young guy's don't know you, that you two guys have left a mark in the history book of class racing that will never be equaled. You two along with Bobby are pioneers that molded and shaped the classes. If there is a such thing as the Richard Petty of Sportsman class racing you three would have to arm wrestle for the crown.
I want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your contribution to the sport we all love.
I look very forward seeing you guys at Reynolds and talking about the good old days.
I am so very proud I know you guys and I am so blessed to call you my freind.

Mike Crutchfield

Ebern Watson · 08-29-2011, 09:18 PM

John: It has been a long time since Green Hills Gulf, Union Hill Dragway in Nashville ,Tn and all of the good times from 1960 to 1963 while I was a student at Lipscomb .You helped me prepare my 59 348 Chevy for C Gas class...you, Pappy and Gerald left great memories..,..I wish you the Peace that Passeth Understanding during your retirement....

Ebern Watson

Greg Wood · 08-29-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Crutchfield

Thanks Woodro
I stoped by to see John at his car lot several weeks ago and he said he would probably be retiring this year but I thought I had him talked into waiting a while.

I just want to say publicly just incase some of these young guy's don't know you, that you two guys have left a mark in the history book of class racing that will never be equaled. You two along with Bobby are pioneers that molded and shaped the classes. If there is a such thing as the Richard Petty of Sportsman class racing you three would have to arm wrestle for the crown.
I want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your contribution to the sport we all love.
I look very forward seeing you guys at Reynolds and talking about the good old days.
I am so very proud I know you guys and I am so blessed to call you my freind.

Mike Crutchfield

Very well said Mike !!!!

Jim Blankenship · 08-29-2011, 10:08 PM

Getting to stand on starting line for over 40 years it has been a wonderfull time.
getting to meet and race many of our great racers means a lot to me.
Hope john has a great retirement . jim

davidhuff · 08-29-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Crutchfield

Thanks Woodro
I stoped by to see John at his car lot several weeks ago and he said he would probably be retiring this year but I thought I had him talked into waiting a while.

I just want to say publicly just incase some of these young guy's don't know you, that you two guys have left a mark in the history book of class racing that will never be equaled. You two along with Bobby are pioneers that molded and shaped the classes. If there is a such thing as the Richard Petty of Sportsman class racing you three would have to arm wrestle for the crown.
I want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your contribution to the sport we all love.
I look very forward seeing you guys at Reynolds and talking about the good old days.
I am so very proud I know you guys and I am so blessed to call you my freind.

Mike Crutchfield

Great post!

Jim Wahl · 08-30-2011, 12:27 AM

"I just want to say publicly just incase some of these young guy's don't know you, that you two guys have left a mark in the history book of class racing that will never be equaled. You two along with Bobby are pioneers that molded and shaped the classes. If there is a such thing as the Richard Petty of Sportsman class racing you three would have to arm wrestle for the crown.
I want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your contribution to the sport we all love.
I look very forward seeing you guys at Reynolds and talking about the good old days.
I am so very proud I know you guys and I am so blessed to call you my freind."

Mike Crutchfield

I couldn't agree more!!!! See you guys at Reynolds! Jim

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Woodro Josey · 08-30-2011, 10:16 AM

On behalf of John Livingson and myself, thanks guys for the kind words and especially you Mike as we have know each other in this division for a number of years. Believe me it is a sad time, but we both feel like the time has come, Thanks to all, and good luck with your racing!

Gary Smith · 08-30-2011, 02:12 PM

All I have to say is I only wished I could have run with both JL and Woody. Now that you guys have called it a career, make sure you stay healthy enough to when I ever make it back there and I can buy the beer. I'm sure you guys could still put me on an early trailer even in bench racing.

Congrats on a great racing history!!!!

Kenny Wigington · 08-30-2011, 08:48 PM

Well damn..... Now John. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know you both, and enjoy the stories Ive been told. I get to keep those !

See ya at Reynolds !

08-29-2011, 08:00 PM	#1
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: John Livingston Retires Here are some of his more recent Tennessee Thunder race cars.

08-29-2011, 08:34 PM	#2
Mike Crutchfield Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 84 Likes: 3 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: John Livingston Retires Thanks Woodro I stoped by to see John at his car lot several weeks ago and he said he would probably be retiring this year but I thought I had him talked into waiting a while. I just want to say publicly just incase some of these young guy's don't know you, that you two guys have left a mark in the history book of class racing that will never be equaled. You two along with Bobby are pioneers that molded and shaped the classes. If there is a such thing as the Richard Petty of Sportsman class racing you three would have to arm wrestle for the crown. I want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your contribution to the sport we all love. I look very forward seeing you guys at Reynolds and talking about the good old days. I am so very proud I know you guys and I am so blessed to call you my freind. Mike Crutchfield

08-29-2011, 09:18 PM	#3
Ebern Watson Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rose Hill, NC Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: John Livingston Retires John: It has been a long time since Green Hills Gulf, Union Hill Dragway in Nashville ,Tn and all of the good times from 1960 to 1963 while I was a student at Lipscomb .You helped me prepare my 59 348 Chevy for C Gas class...you, Pappy and Gerald left great memories..,..I wish you the Peace that Passeth Understanding during your retirement.... Ebern Watson

08-29-2011, 10:08 PM	#5
Jim Blankenship Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nashville tn Posts: 149 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: John Livingston Retires Getting to stand on starting line for over 40 years it has been a wonderfull time. getting to meet and race many of our great racers means a lot to me. Hope john has a great retirement . jim __________________ Jim Blankenship 3086 STK

08-30-2011, 12:27 AM	#7
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: John Livingston Retires "I just want to say publicly just incase some of these young guy's don't know you, that you two guys have left a mark in the history book of class racing that will never be equaled. You two along with Bobby are pioneers that molded and shaped the classes. If there is a such thing as the Richard Petty of Sportsman class racing you three would have to arm wrestle for the crown. I want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your contribution to the sport we all love. I look very forward seeing you guys at Reynolds and talking about the good old days. I am so very proud I know you guys and I am so blessed to call you my freind." Mike Crutchfield I couldn't agree more!!!! See you guys at Reynolds! 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.

08-30-2011, 10:16 AM	#8
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: John Livingston Retires On behalf of John Livingson and myself, thanks guys for the kind words and especially you Mike as we have know each other in this division for a number of years. Believe me it is a sad time, but we both feel like the time has come, Thanks to all, and good luck with your racing! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

08-30-2011, 02:12 PM	#9
Gary Smith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 820 Likes: 9 Liked 132 Times in 30 Posts	Re: John Livingston Retires All I have to say is I only wished I could have run with both JL and Woody. Now that you guys have called it a career, make sure you stay healthy enough to when I ever make it back there and I can buy the beer. I'm sure you guys could still put me on an early trailer even in bench racing. Congrats on a great racing history!!!! __________________ Gary Smith "another broke racer spectating"

08-30-2011, 08:48 PM	#10
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: John Livingston Retires Well damn..... Now John. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know you both, and enjoy the stories Ive been told. I get to keep those ! See ya at Reynolds ! __________________ 2894 STK