What was your best moment in racing

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....

NewHemi · 11-25-2011, 07:43 AM

Las Vegas this year...

Finally getting the car to accomplish all of the things that Drooze and I planned, dreamed, and knew the car could do: National Performer in Stock Automatic (Not exactly what I thought, but close enough..) and the next week a National Record.

David
The New Hemi Guy

dw3113 · 11-25-2011, 08:30 AM

In 1997 I won Stock Eliminator at the U.S Nationals and I won Stock Eliminator at the 2003 Gatornationals. The 1997 win, I beat the reigning world champ (Scotty Richardson) in the final and the 2003 win, I beat the would be world champ (Lee Zane) in the final. I feel very fortunate to have accomplished what I have and to have met so many wonderful people along the way. Dave Walther

Tom Meyer · 11-25-2011, 09:46 AM

I have taken the last two years off from drag racing and helped my oldest son race dirt track. We raced 57 nites with him gettting 15 wins 22 seconds and a total of 53 top fives. He ended up with three track titles, 5th place in IMCA points 2nd in rookie points,and was SD state champion. I have won my share of races, records and titles, but seeing your kids do suff that makes you proud. Not racing but watching your son help win two state football titles rates right up to the top also. He was starting center his senior year. Happy holidays Tom.

11-24-2011, 11:58 PM	#2
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	#3
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

11-25-2011, 12:49 AM	#4
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....

11-25-2011, 07:43 AM	#5
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What was your best moment in racing Las Vegas this year... Finally getting the car to accomplish all of the things that Drooze and I planned, dreamed, and knew the car could do: National Performer in Stock Automatic (Not exactly what I thought, but close enough..) and the next week a National Record. David The New Hemi Guy

11-25-2011, 08:30 AM	#6
dw3113 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 41 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing In 1997 I won Stock Eliminator at the U.S Nationals and I won Stock Eliminator at the 2003 Gatornationals. The 1997 win, I beat the reigning world champ (Scotty Richardson) in the final and the 2003 win, I beat the would be world champ (Lee Zane) in the final. I feel very fortunate to have accomplished what I have and to have met so many wonderful people along the way. Dave Walther

11-24-2011, 09:21 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: 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.

11-25-2011, 09:46 AM	#7
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: What was your best moment in racing I have taken the last two years off from drag racing and helped my oldest son race dirt track. We raced 57 nites with him gettting 15 wins 22 seconds and a total of 53 top fives. He ended up with three track titles, 5th place in IMCA points 2nd in rookie points,and was SD state champion. I have won my share of races, records and titles, but seeing your kids do suff that makes you proud. Not racing but watching your son help win two state football titles rates right up to the top also. He was starting center his senior year. Happy holidays Tom. __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ??? Last edited by Tom Meyer; 11-25-2011 at 09:47 AM. Reason: spelling