Drooze

Beth Denysenko · 08-30-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NewHemi

Thanks for remembering Chris... He is still, and will always be, a big part of the MegaManiac.. And he is missed.

Sincere thanks to Kevin McKenna, and the great photographers at National Dragster, for the very nice article. It is nice to see Chris recognized again for his contribution to racing, and to our car.

For anyone who wonders, there is a rumor about that little wisp of dust that you see spin and rise at the end of the track after a car runs here in Indy.

Some say it is just dust. But some of us who really do know something about it, are pretty sure that Chris' ashes got loose at Indy. And what you see after a run, is a little bit of Chris cheering them on, and ushering every racer safely to the end of the track.

David
The New Hemi Guy

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Good luck to you this week David. Your comments at the end truly bring a tear to my eye....the loss I am sure is still raw. You will always have your racer family to help you carry the load. I never met Chris but felt I knew him through his contributions here, and I was devastated by his passing. FWIW, his way too early death made me put my mental house in order, re-assess priorities, and I have an extra sense of appreciation for all I have and all I know. Each day is a gift.

Stewart Way · 08-31-2011, 08:43 AM

David
Where are you parked?

troublemaker427 · 08-31-2011, 09:39 AM

David,
I've never met you or Drooze but the article in ND surely tugged at my heart. My prayers are with you and your family.

Good luck in Indy!!

SCOTT SST2871 · 08-31-2011, 10:36 AM

That was a very good article,i was flipping through nd and saw the car and had to stop and read it!!
Good luck this week david and keith
scott fifield

david ring · 08-31-2011, 01:12 PM

I haven't yet read Kevin's article, but I know the tribute he wrote about Jimmy "the Shoe" Harrington was outstanding, so I expect the one about Drooze to be great as well. And good luck to David and Keith this weekend. Scott McClay introduced me to those guys at Norwalk last year and it was an honor to meet them, even if they were hanging out with guys like Jim Marshal and Gene Monahan.

Jim Wahl · 08-31-2011, 01:39 PM

Very, very well done article Kevin! Great tribute. Jim

Joe Marcinowski · 09-03-2011, 08:51 AM

Nice article. I really miss the guy. Good luck to David and Keith at Indy.

Wade_Owens · 09-12-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by david ring

even if they were hanging out with guys like Jim Marshall and Gene Monahan.

They broke the molds after those 2

...........

Wade O

NewHemi · 09-12-2011, 02:00 PM

There is never a shortage of good people at the track. Kind people who will always help you in time of need. We appreciated the help getting the car back in the trailer, and I never doubted that we would make it back. It only took a couple of days, and a couple thousands dollars.

And it was great to see Jerry and Don again. Good people!

Yes, Kevin did a great job on the article, and yes, it was indeed Mr Paul Dilcher who went out of his way to pick up the crank for us.

After getting back to Indy Friday night, with our engine reassembled with new crank, resized rods, etc... We ended up breaking a cam pin, and then tapping some pistons with some valves, both intake and exhaust. So all we got was that round one of eliminations. Too bad we beat Dennis Breeden in that round, and then could not go on, It would have better if we broke before that, and then he could have run more runs. So apparently our bad luck was contagious. Sorry Dennis.

Chris and I, used to joke about having a black cloud following us around...But no cloud was ever dark enough, to cause us to quit.

The timing on the article was special too. It ended up appearing very close to the time, a year later, that we lost Chris.

So, maybe we will see some of you in Columbus..

God Bless

David
The New Hemi Guy

08-31-2011, 08:43 AM	#2
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Drooze David Where are you parked? __________________ Stewart Way 2424 SS

08-31-2011, 09:39 AM	#3
troublemaker427 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampstead, MD. Posts: 422 Likes: 282 Liked 64 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Drooze David, I've never met you or Drooze but the article in ND surely tugged at my heart. My prayers are with you and your family. Good luck in Indy!! __________________ Jody Aberts Troublemaker2 1966 Fairlane 427

08-31-2011, 10:36 AM	#4
SCOTT SST2871 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PORT ST JOHN FLORIDA Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Drooze That was a very good article,i was flipping through nd and saw the car and had to stop and read it!! Good luck this week david and keith scott fifield

08-31-2011, 01:12 PM	#5
david ring Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oneonta.,NY Posts: 889 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Drooze I haven't yet read Kevin's article, but I know the tribute he wrote about Jimmy "the Shoe" Harrington was outstanding, so I expect the one about Drooze to be great as well. And good luck to David and Keith this weekend. Scott McClay introduced me to those guys at Norwalk last year and it was an honor to meet them, even if they were hanging out with guys like Jim Marshal and Gene Monahan.

08-31-2011, 01:39 PM	#6
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Drooze Very, very well done article Kevin! Great tribute. 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.

09-03-2011, 08:51 AM	#7
Joe Marcinowski Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 203 Likes: 849 Liked 33 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Drooze Nice article. I really miss the guy. Good luck to David and Keith at Indy. __________________ Joe Marcinowski 3377 STK

09-12-2011, 02:00 PM	#9
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Drooze There is never a shortage of good people at the track. Kind people who will always help you in time of need. We appreciated the help getting the car back in the trailer, and I never doubted that we would make it back. It only took a couple of days, and a couple thousands dollars. And it was great to see Jerry and Don again. Good people! Yes, Kevin did a great job on the article, and yes, it was indeed Mr Paul Dilcher who went out of his way to pick up the crank for us. After getting back to Indy Friday night, with our engine reassembled with new crank, resized rods, etc... We ended up breaking a cam pin, and then tapping some pistons with some valves, both intake and exhaust. So all we got was that round one of eliminations. Too bad we beat Dennis Breeden in that round, and then could not go on, It would have better if we broke before that, and then he could have run more runs. So apparently our bad luck was contagious. Sorry Dennis. Chris and I, used to joke about having a black cloud following us around...But no cloud was ever dark enough, to cause us to quit. The timing on the article was special too. It ended up appearing very close to the time, a year later, that we lost Chris. So, maybe we will see some of you in Columbus.. God Bless David The New Hemi Guy