Don Bowles passes ….

MR DERBY CITY · 04-23-2023, 06:21 PM

Former modified and superstock racer Don Bowles, 84 …passed away this week. He was best known for his modified eliminator Ford Fairmont and his Mustang fastback stick shift superstocker. In addition to racing in 7 decades , Don owned numerous coal mines in Madisonville,Ky…….GODSPEED !!!!

tommy d · 04-23-2023, 07:13 PM

Darn it. From Ford Thunderbolts to the later model stuff and everything in between. Legendary racer for sure.😔

R. Thorne · 04-24-2023, 10:58 AM

Don was involved with this A/SR in the early 60’s even though the guy who painted the lettering on the door misspelled his name. I am currently building a model of this car with the 427 SOHC engine. In the late seventies he was featured in the Windy Hollow program with some guy named Thorne. Tried to load some pictures but my file size was too large. Thanks for posting mj.

Tom P · 04-24-2023, 01:14 PM

A Ford racing legend for sure. RIP Don

MR DERBY CITY · 04-24-2023, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by R. Thorne

Don was involved with this A/SR in the early 60’s even though the guy who painted the lettering on the door misspelled his name. I am currently building a model of this car with the 427 SOHC engine. In the late seventies he was featured in the Windy Hollow program with some guy named Thorne. Tried to load some pictures but my file size was too large. Thanks for posting mj.

As I recall, that Thorne guy was Class Winner at INDY one year in SS/OA. That was when a Class Win meant something. If you see the Thorne guy, please send him my best regards. My memories are of him and his young daughter strolling the pits at the BG Sportsnats and divisional ….

R. Thorne · 04-24-2023, 10:05 PM

Thank you, Michael. My daughter remembers you, too.

04-23-2023, 06:21 PM	#1
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,316 Likes: 855 Liked 6,587 Times in 1,281 Posts	Don Bowles passes …. Former modified and superstock racer Don Bowles, 84 …passed away this week. He was best known for his modified eliminator Ford Fairmont and his Mustang fastback stick shift superstocker. In addition to racing in 7 decades , Don owned numerous coal mines in Madisonville,Ky…….GODSPEED !!!!

04-23-2023, 07:13 PM	#2
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 791 Likes: 1,372 Liked 310 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Don Bowles passes …. Darn it. From Ford Thunderbolts to the later model stuff and everything in between. Legendary racer for sure.😔 __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

04-24-2023, 10:58 AM	#3
R. Thorne Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 170 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Don Bowles passes …. Don was involved with this A/SR in the early 60’s even though the guy who painted the lettering on the door misspelled his name. I am currently building a model of this car with the 427 SOHC engine. In the late seventies he was featured in the Windy Hollow program with some guy named Thorne. Tried to load some pictures but my file size was too large. Thanks for posting mj.

04-24-2023, 01:14 PM	#4
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 691 Likes: 28 Liked 213 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Don Bowles passes …. A Ford racing legend for sure. RIP Don

04-24-2023, 10:05 PM	#6
R. Thorne Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 170 Likes: 35 Liked 43 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Don Bowles passes …. Thank you, Michael. My daughter remembers you, too.