Convo with Jim Hale

Troy Pourciau · 03-22-2015, 10:13 AM

Had a conversation with Jim Hale yesterday. It was the first time that I met him. Had heard his name all of my life and seen his cars alot at the track. Very intersting man. And I liked his no nonsense kind of humor. Had some great war stories., like people changing classes, so not to get a heads up with him. Also told me he was involved with construction, machine shop, real estate, Kenworth dealership and pro-stock. He also told me that he still has a S/S parked at his house, just sitting there, as he runs the stocker that he just built. Came across to me as not being overly nice, but just a wealth of information. Plus he went 4 rounds yesterday in Belle Rose losing with a .035 light at 76 years old. The man truly a stock/ ss legend.

Stk4405 · 03-22-2015, 11:14 AM

Would have to agree. Talked to him and Jerry Davis in the staging lanes before their 1st round match up. Could have talked to them for hours. That is the first time I wanted a clean up to last longer. Amazing stories, some one should write a book him and his cars and I think they will. Next time ask his wife to show you a picture of their wagon, beatiful car.

Armand Keller

P.S. Tell your dad I wear extra large and send me the bill. Also always nice to see you doing well Troy, take care.

340Cuda · 03-22-2015, 02:32 PM

Jim has had more race cars than Imelda Marcos had shoes!

The first one I remember was in mid sixties, a four door 57 or 58 Plymouth with a Max Wedge. I am pretty sure it ran modified production, probably B/MP. It was named "Willie-Mo". Huge letters on the side of the car.

He was nice enough to bring back some tires for us from the Gatornationals many years ago. I when we went to pick them up I still remember a 68 Hemi Cuda the "Stax Four Speed Record Changer" parked outside his shop.

Bill

John Lang · 03-22-2015, 03:24 PM

What car was Jim Hale racing at Belle Rose ? ,,John

Troy Pourciau · 03-22-2015, 03:57 PM

64 Plymouth ?? ( big ***** car). 426 wedge motor 1 - 4 barrel.

Took everybody out in class. LOL

Paul Precht · 03-22-2015, 04:16 PM

He won class also. I've spoken with Jim a few times on the phone, he's got a full plate for sure. That car runs great considering that little AFB.

Troy Pourciau · 03-23-2015, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by John Lang

What car was Jim Hale racing at Belle Rose ? ,,John

this is the car

D. Hake 4459 · 03-23-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Troy Pourciau

this is the car

That is a '64 Sport Fury. Jim sure knows how to build them. That is a very nice car. He has probably forgotten more about racing than I will ever know. Jim is very technically oriented and he knows how to make 'em go fast. Congratulations Jim!

Ed Wright · 03-23-2015, 10:32 AM

Jim is a great guy. He helped me with advice when I first started racing. He was one of the fast guys around here.

Michael K · 03-23-2015, 01:31 PM

Most impressive to me is that he has his own NHRA accepted connecting rods for the 383.

03-22-2015, 10:13 AM	#1
Troy Pourciau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 678 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Convo with Jim Hale Had a conversation with Jim Hale yesterday. It was the first time that I met him. Had heard his name all of my life and seen his cars alot at the track. Very intersting man. And I liked his no nonsense kind of humor. Had some great war stories., like people changing classes, so not to get a heads up with him. Also told me he was involved with construction, machine shop, real estate, Kenworth dealership and pro-stock. He also told me that he still has a S/S parked at his house, just sitting there, as he runs the stocker that he just built. Came across to me as not being overly nice, but just a wealth of information. Plus he went 4 rounds yesterday in Belle Rose losing with a .035 light at 76 years old. The man truly a stock/ ss legend. __________________ Troy "City Dog" Pourciau

03-22-2015, 11:14 AM	#2
Stk4405 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geismar, LA Posts: 50 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale Would have to agree. Talked to him and Jerry Davis in the staging lanes before their 1st round match up. Could have talked to them for hours. That is the first time I wanted a clean up to last longer. Amazing stories, some one should write a book him and his cars and I think they will. Next time ask his wife to show you a picture of their wagon, beatiful car. Armand Keller P.S. Tell your dad I wear extra large and send me the bill. Also always nice to see you doing well Troy, take care.

03-22-2015, 02:32 PM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,669 Likes: 3,853 Liked 800 Times in 337 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale Jim has had more race cars than Imelda Marcos had shoes! The first one I remember was in mid sixties, a four door 57 or 58 Plymouth with a Max Wedge. I am pretty sure it ran modified production, probably B/MP. It was named "Willie-Mo". Huge letters on the side of the car. He was nice enough to bring back some tires for us from the Gatornationals many years ago. I when we went to pick them up I still remember a 68 Hemi Cuda the "Stax Four Speed Record Changer" parked outside his shop. Bill

03-22-2015, 03:24 PM	#4
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale What car was Jim Hale racing at Belle Rose ? ,,John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

03-22-2015, 03:57 PM	#5
Troy Pourciau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 678 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale 64 Plymouth ?? ( big ***** car). 426 wedge motor 1 - 4 barrel. Took everybody out in class. LOL __________________ Troy "City Dog" Pourciau

03-22-2015, 04:16 PM	#6
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 731 Likes: 355 Liked 320 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale He won class also. I've spoken with Jim a few times on the phone, he's got a full plate for sure. That car runs great considering that little AFB.

03-23-2015, 10:32 AM	#9
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale Jim is a great guy. He helped me with advice when I first started racing. He was one of the fast guys around here. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-23-2015, 01:31 PM	#10
Michael K Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 101 Likes: 89 Liked 62 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Convo with Jim Hale Most impressive to me is that he has his own NHRA accepted connecting rods for the 383.