Bernie Agaman

Dennis P Chapman · 06-24-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

I remember reading about Bernie in the magazines back in the 70's. I also remember the time he broke all of his wheel studs on the starting line, think it was Indy, the picture showed the car sitting sideways at the starting line minus a rear wheel and tire. Someone posted his contact info a few years ago when he had a health issue. I sent him a card with well wishes and a few of my memories of him when he was active. He sent me a hand written Christmas card and I still have it. I understand he sent a Christmas card to everyone that contacted him. I wish I could have met him because he seemed like a great guy. RIP Bernie.

He broke the wheels studs at the gators 1976 was at the head of the lanes and saw it never forgot it.

Jim Cimarolli · 06-24-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis P Chapman

He broke the wheels studs at the gators 1976 was at the head of the lanes and saw it never forgot it.

Thanks, I wasn't sure where that was. I think Super Stock and Drag Illustrated printed the picture of that incident. I remember that car was bad to the bone fast for the day. Didn't they hit him with hp several times and then outlaw his rear suspension? Was that the last of the Corvette?

2021STK · 06-24-2014, 08:43 PM

One of my all time favorite SS cars, RIP Bernie

Dennis P Chapman · 06-24-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

Thanks, I wasn't sure where that was. I think Super Stock and Drag Illustrated printed the picture of that incident. I remember that car was bad to the bone fast for the day. Didn't they hit him with hp several times and then outlaw his rear suspension? Was that the last of the Corvette?

Was a bad car and fast started as a D car end up in C my favorite super stock car.

Lew Silverman · 06-24-2014, 10:24 PM

Rest in Peace Bernie. Thank you so much for all the great memories!

X-TECH MAN · 06-25-2014, 09:02 AM

Bernie's Corvette was one of the first engines that Div. one tech director Greg X. allowed me to certify on my own for a record without another tech man watching over my shoulder at a points race at York, Pa. Bernie knew I was new and was a gentleman during the whole process. He made ME feel relaxed. He was one great guy and racer. Im glad to have gotten to know him. RIP

Run to Rund · 06-25-2014, 11:34 AM

RIP, Bernie! I remember the articles and stories about his Corvette, and the photo of him and his "wounded racer" at the starting line with Buster Couch consoling him.

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2021STK Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 281 Likes: 280 Liked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Bernie Agaman One of my all time favorite SS cars, RIP Bernie __________________ Dave Outten 2222 S/SS/SST/SG/HR 2021 S 1968 SS 1969 SR 1966 1990 Bracket

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Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Bernie Agaman Rest in Peace Bernie. Thank you so much for all the great memories! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

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X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Bernie Agaman Bernie's Corvette was one of the first engines that Div. one tech director Greg X. allowed me to certify on my own for a record without another tech man watching over my shoulder at a points race at York, Pa. Bernie knew I was new and was a gentleman during the whole process. He made ME feel relaxed. He was one great guy and racer. Im glad to have gotten to know him. RIP

06-25-2014, 11:34 AM	#7
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Bernie Agaman RIP, Bernie! I remember the articles and stories about his Corvette, and the photo of him and his "wounded racer" at the starting line with Buster Couch consoling him.