R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) - Page 4

Rory McNeil · 03-25-2016, 01:28 AM

I had no idea that Danny was that ill. I always looked forward to talk with Danny whenever I went racing at Bremerton Raceway, Danny always pitted just off the return road, and always had a smile and wave when I`d drive by. Like others have said, within a few minutes of meeting Danny, it seemed like you had been friends for years, just a great, friendly guy. He had a memory like a steel trap, and his knowledge of Northwest drag racing history was amazing. RIP Danny.

Carguy49 · 03-25-2016, 10:12 AM

I know this is last minute and a busy weekend with Easter and all. I will be at the NW Rodarama (Puyallup Fairgrounds Showplex) all weekend. Stop by and share your Danny stories with me. Just look for the Hotwheels Drag Strip display and enjoy.

Jim Parsons · 03-25-2016, 10:25 AM

One of the first people I saw at Alex’s class nationals was Danny and his son who had flew in for the race. He said we had met in the 70’s at Seattle and Bremerton when he was a teenager and I lived up there. He even brought some pictures of the car he had bought from Rich Carlson then in hopes we would be there and he could share. As someone else said his memory of those days was amazing as he recalled things I had forgotten. We spent quite a bit of time together that weekend talking about past and present racing and the Nova he was building for him and his son to race. (He loved Nova's) We stayed in touch and would check in from time to time to get racer and family updates.
As been said here many times what a classy guy and a great ambassador to our sport, he will be dearly missed.

The win light is on in your lane Danny and will shin bright for a long time buddy.

Jim Parsons
Harmon & Parsons
5305 F/S Chevy II Nova

Don Dimeler · 03-26-2016, 08:54 AM

I also met Danny at Alex's race and again at Mike's first Class Nationals. Seems like I am saying RIP all too much lately. The racing community is a special group of folks that walk the talk and should always remain close.

Larry Hill · 03-27-2016, 03:27 PM

We were so saddened to hear of Danny's passing. The first time I remember meeting Danny was at Seattle in 2010 on our West Coast Swing. That was when he presented Larry with this!

Then we met again at the 2nd US Class Nationals in Columbus in 2014. He gave us some photos that he had taken at the 1st US Class Nationals in Byron, IL in 2001. We may have met at that time, but it was so hot, I did not get out of the motorhome except when we were running down the track.

When Danny gave us the photo, it brought back such memories that I went back inside the motorhome and cried for a while. This picture is of Larry and our dear friend Jerry Newsome running for Class in B/SA. Jerry has been gone from us for a while now. Hopefully he and Danny are running for the big Wally now!!

RIP, Danny and Jerry

Patsy & Larry

robzneed4speed · 03-27-2016, 08:30 PM

Our thoughts and prayers to Danny's family. I had the pleasure of meeting Danny in 2014 at the Northern Class Nationals in Ohio. Another great person gone from the racing community. God Speed Danny.

Frank Castros · 03-27-2016, 08:36 PM

R.I.P. Danny, and condolences to the Durham family.

Paul Merolla · 03-27-2016, 08:45 PM

Aw man....didn't see that coming. Traded lots of emails with Danny when I was building my car. As Jim said, Danny loved Novas. Never got to meet the man, but always wanted to. RIP

brent flynn · 03-27-2016, 10:28 PM

Danny and i, exchanged a few pm's over the last few years, and he was excited for me, and my Stocker adventure... Sorry I never got to meet him in person... RIP Danny.... Condolences to all of you that knew him, and to his family...

chris ok · 03-28-2016, 01:49 PM

R.I.P Danny.
I always looked forward to his postings here and his extensive knowledge of who is who in class and old school class cars. We are on opposite coasts but class racing thru the net really makes friends. God bless Danny's family in this time and the future.
Chris O'Keefe
Thanks to all who wrote before with wonderful stories and pictures.

03-25-2016, 01:28 AM	#31
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,105 Times in 303 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) I had no idea that Danny was that ill. I always looked forward to talk with Danny whenever I went racing at Bremerton Raceway, Danny always pitted just off the return road, and always had a smile and wave when I`d drive by. Like others have said, within a few minutes of meeting Danny, it seemed like you had been friends for years, just a great, friendly guy. He had a memory like a steel trap, and his knowledge of Northwest drag racing history was amazing. RIP Danny. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

03-25-2016, 10:12 AM	#32
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,982 Likes: 2,481 Liked 2,956 Times in 710 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) I know this is last minute and a busy weekend with Easter and all. I will be at the NW Rodarama (Puyallup Fairgrounds Showplex) all weekend. Stop by and share your Danny stories with me. Just look for the Hotwheels Drag Strip display and enjoy. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

03-25-2016, 10:25 AM	#33
Jim Parsons Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kearney Mo Posts: 197 Likes: 427 Liked 195 Times in 30 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) One of the first people I saw at Alex’s class nationals was Danny and his son who had flew in for the race. He said we had met in the 70’s at Seattle and Bremerton when he was a teenager and I lived up there. He even brought some pictures of the car he had bought from Rich Carlson then in hopes we would be there and he could share. As someone else said his memory of those days was amazing as he recalled things I had forgotten. We spent quite a bit of time together that weekend talking about past and present racing and the Nova he was building for him and his son to race. (He loved Nova's) We stayed in touch and would check in from time to time to get racer and family updates. As been said here many times what a classy guy and a great ambassador to our sport, he will be dearly missed. The win light is on in your lane Danny and will shin bright for a long time buddy. Jim Parsons Harmon & Parsons 5305 F/S Chevy II Nova

03-26-2016, 08:54 AM	#34
Don Dimeler Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Laplata, MD Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) I also met Danny at Alex's race and again at Mike's first Class Nationals. Seems like I am saying RIP all too much lately. The racing community is a special group of folks that walk the talk and should always remain close.

03-27-2016, 03:27 PM	#35
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,650 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,763 Times in 2,237 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) We were so saddened to hear of Danny's passing. The first time I remember meeting Danny was at Seattle in 2010 on our West Coast Swing. That was when he presented Larry with this! Then we met again at the 2nd US Class Nationals in Columbus in 2014. He gave us some photos that he had taken at the 1st US Class Nationals in Byron, IL in 2001. We may have met at that time, but it was so hot, I did not get out of the motorhome except when we were running down the track. When Danny gave us the photo, it brought back such memories that I went back inside the motorhome and cried for a while. This picture is of Larry and our dear friend Jerry Newsome running for Class in B/SA. Jerry has been gone from us for a while now. Hopefully he and Danny are running for the big Wally now!! RIP, Danny and Jerry Patsy & Larry __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-27-2016, 08:30 PM	#36
robzneed4speed Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Westfield, Ma Posts: 588 Likes: 6 Liked 243 Times in 32 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) Our thoughts and prayers to Danny's family. I had the pleasure of meeting Danny in 2014 at the Northern Class Nationals in Ohio. Another great person gone from the racing community. God Speed Danny. __________________ Robzneed4speed Videos www.robzneed4speed.com www.facebook.com/robzneed4speed

03-27-2016, 08:36 PM	#37
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,983 Likes: 2,605 Liked 2,737 Times in 965 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) R.I.P. Danny, and condolences to the Durham family.

03-27-2016, 08:45 PM	#38
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 611 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) Aw man....didn't see that coming. Traded lots of emails with Danny when I was building my car. As Jim said, Danny loved Novas. Never got to meet the man, but always wanted to. RIP

03-27-2016, 10:28 PM	#39
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) Danny and i, exchanged a few pm's over the last few years, and he was excited for me, and my Stocker adventure... Sorry I never got to meet him in person... RIP Danny.... Condolences to all of you that knew him, and to his family... __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

03-28-2016, 01:49 PM	#40
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Danny Durham (Geerhead55) R.I.P Danny. I always looked forward to his postings here and his extensive knowledge of who is who in class and old school class cars. We are on opposite coasts but class racing thru the net really makes friends. God bless Danny's family in this time and the future. Chris O'Keefe Thanks to all who wrote before with wonderful stories and pictures.