What was your best moment in racing

Toby Lang · 11-24-2011, 05:11 PM

My best moment was when my mom would get on her three wheeler and drive down to the end of the track to tell me good job after winning a race. Then going to dinner with her later at the Outback.

Miss you mom.

-Toby

Mark Lewis · 11-24-2011, 05:44 PM

1 Winning the IHRA Spring Nats in 1985 for my first Natl Event.

2 Going home and putting Ray Heads camaro back together and going back to Darlington and winning the Stock shootout in October 1996, Ray had a career ending stroke in Feburary, never had drove the car before.

Hate to say worst moment was when my friend Wayne Shaw died.

But can't replace the people and places I have met along the way, as they say priceless.

I have even met the famous Lang brothers.
Mark Lewis

Jimi B · 11-24-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Lang

My best moment was when my mom would get on her three wheeler and drive down to the end of the track to tell me good job after winning a race. Then going to dinner with her later at the Outback.

Miss you mom.

-Toby

Almost brought a tear to my eye....

Jimi B · 11-24-2011, 06:21 PM

When I oiled down the track at the US Nationals right behind Big Daddy this year?

A round win here or there in my dads super street car... I think my first one was against a 4.80 sbc dragster (hauling for a small block 10 yrs ago) that I had done some machine work on and installed the motor the week before. Nick the destroyer we called him. Not to be trusted with Titanium rods that guy lol.

Ive helped a lot of friends and family over the years brackets to alcohol funny car and even hung out in the pro stock pits a bit. So ive been a part of some neat stuff. But Id say being at the Division 3 banquet while my dad was on stage for tying 2nd place in Super Street with rudy Matthews I was pretty proud of him.

Id say my neatest story was in 99. My friend and I that I had met in college that got me in to imports, set off to Pomona from Cincinnati for the IDRC (import drag racign circuit) World Finals. Neither one of us had been further west then Indy at the time. 18 years old, hadnt really towed anything before. Trailered all the way out there by ourselves, qualified third and made it to the finals of street class. We were running high 10s on street tires thru the mufflers in a 4 cylinder. Pretty slick for a cpl 18 year olds from Ohio in those days. Made the magazines and got on ESPN2 (or maybe speed?) for the first time. It was a major point in my life.

I hope there are many more. Im tired of being a brides made. I love seeing my motors that I worked on or tuned go down the track.. But im ready to add some driving to my resume!

Jim Wahl · 11-24-2011, 09:21 PM

26 NHRA & IHRA combined National Records, 14 NHRA National Event Class Wins. I have only had One National Event Win, the IHRA Winter Nationals held in Miami, FL in 1976 in SS with my 1972 340 Dodge Demon. (I still own the car). But my Stock win at the 2009 Southeastern Sports Nationals with my H/SA 1978 Volare Road Runner was my favorite win! Thanks George Widuch! Jim

BRIAN SEATE · 11-24-2011, 11:58 PM

The greatest moment, sitting in the water box looking out over the hood as dad guides me forward. No matter the stats, better to be a racer than a spectator, living the dream.

Mike Carr · 11-25-2011, 12:19 AM

Lots of moments, like everyone has, to name just one. My favorites:

1) Time spent with friends at the track, having the chance to travel around and meet so many great folks.
2) Announcing for the Tri-State S/SS Association in 1997, and taking it over in 1998.
3) Getting my first ever round win and race win in 2000 in my beat-up old street car.
4) Driving Stockers for Alex Denysenko, Jack McCarthy and Billy Nees.
5) Setting IHRA Nat'l Records three times in 2004.
6) Finishing eighth in IHRA Division 1 Stock points in 2003 and '04.
7) Being #1 in my Class in NitroJoe's Stats a few times.
8) Winning Class at Indy three years in a row (2002-03-04).

Neil Smedley · 11-25-2011, 12:49 AM

Way too many good memories to list, but the the one that stands alone is the summer of 1967. My Dad went to the races every weekend with me. He passed away that fall and I still dearly miss him....

Jim Hanig · 11-29-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Toby Lang

My best moment was when my mom would get on her three wheeler and drive down to the end of the track to tell me good job after winning a race. Then going to dinner with her later at the Outback.

Miss you mom.

-Toby

Would be hard to top that.

Mickey Whaley · 11-29-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Hanig

Would be hard to top that.

britt cummings broke on his bye to the finals this year at atlanta and i had a bye in the final at a national and dedicated it to my mom then britt came and congradulated me true class from that family and would give the shirt off their back for anyone !

11-24-2011, 05:44 PM	#2
Mark Lewis Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 346 Likes: 63 Liked 207 Times in 44 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing 1 Winning the IHRA Spring Nats in 1985 for my first Natl Event. 2 Going home and putting Ray Heads camaro back together and going back to Darlington and winning the Stock shootout in October 1996, Ray had a career ending stroke in Feburary, never had drove the car before. Hate to say worst moment was when my friend Wayne Shaw died. But can't replace the people and places I have met along the way, as they say priceless. I have even met the famous Lang brothers. Mark Lewis

11-24-2011, 06:21 PM	#4
Jimi B Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing When I oiled down the track at the US Nationals right behind Big Daddy this year? A round win here or there in my dads super street car... I think my first one was against a 4.80 sbc dragster (hauling for a small block 10 yrs ago) that I had done some machine work on and installed the motor the week before. Nick the destroyer we called him. Not to be trusted with Titanium rods that guy lol. Ive helped a lot of friends and family over the years brackets to alcohol funny car and even hung out in the pro stock pits a bit. So ive been a part of some neat stuff. But Id say being at the Division 3 banquet while my dad was on stage for tying 2nd place in Super Street with rudy Matthews I was pretty proud of him. Id say my neatest story was in 99. My friend and I that I had met in college that got me in to imports, set off to Pomona from Cincinnati for the IDRC (import drag racign circuit) World Finals. Neither one of us had been further west then Indy at the time. 18 years old, hadnt really towed anything before. Trailered all the way out there by ourselves, qualified third and made it to the finals of street class. We were running high 10s on street tires thru the mufflers in a 4 cylinder. Pretty slick for a cpl 18 year olds from Ohio in those days. Made the magazines and got on ESPN2 (or maybe speed?) for the first time. It was a major point in my life. I hope there are many more. Im tired of being a brides made. I love seeing my motors that I worked on or tuned go down the track.. But im ready to add some driving to my resume! __________________ Jimmy Bowling BF/S 3808 www.facebook.com/jimib1980

11-24-2011, 09:21 PM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing 26 NHRA & IHRA combined National Records, 14 NHRA National Event Class Wins. I have only had One National Event Win, the IHRA Winter Nationals held in Miami, FL in 1976 in SS with my 1972 340 Dodge Demon. (I still own the car). But my Stock win at the 2009 Southeastern Sports Nationals with my H/SA 1978 Volare Road Runner was my favorite win! Thanks George Widuch! 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.

11-24-2011, 11:58 PM	#6
BRIAN SEATE Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What was your best moment in racing The greatest moment, sitting in the water box looking out over the hood as dad guides me forward. No matter the stats, better to be a racer than a spectator, living the dream.

11-25-2011, 12:19 AM	#7
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing Lots of moments, like everyone has, to name just one. My favorites: 1) Time spent with friends at the track, having the chance to travel around and meet so many great folks. 2) Announcing for the Tri-State S/SS Association in 1997, and taking it over in 1998. 3) Getting my first ever round win and race win in 2000 in my beat-up old street car. 4) Driving Stockers for Alex Denysenko, Jack McCarthy and Billy Nees. 5) Setting IHRA Nat'l Records three times in 2004. 6) Finishing eighth in IHRA Division 1 Stock points in 2003 and '04. 7) Being #1 in my Class in NitroJoe's Stats a few times. 8) Winning Class at Indy three years in a row (2002-03-04). __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

11-24-2011, 05:11 PM	#1
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: What was your best moment in racing My best moment was when my mom would get on her three wheeler and drive down to the end of the track to tell me good job after winning a race. Then going to dinner with her later at the Outback. Miss you mom. -Toby

11-25-2011, 12:49 AM	#8
Neil Smedley Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 163 Likes: 32 Liked 22 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing Way too many good memories to list, but the the one that stands alone is the summer of 1967. My Dad went to the races every weekend with me. He passed away that fall and I still dearly miss him....