So, who is Lonnie Grim - Page 2

Adger Smith · 05-11-2021, 12:14 PM

IMHO the Sportsman classes could be in good shape if Lonnie is able to draw on the Experienced staff he has. Wesley, Dave, Travis just to mention a few.
I recommended Lonnie replace me when I had to retired from Drag Week due to My Dad's care situation. I worked closely with him doing the rules and Tech at Engine Masters for 5 years. I always had a good relationship with him and I always thought he made sound decisions.
Being a couple of Arkansas residents I have been able to watch Lonnie grow up in this sport/industry. I'm glad he has reach this milestone and hope the "suits" at NHRA keep him around a while.

dsaitz · 05-11-2021, 04:27 PM

Lonnie is a great guy, and fair. I've dealt with him on Hot Rod Drag Week for 4 years and at NMRA/NMCA.

Frank Castros · 05-11-2021, 06:03 PM

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Larry Hill · 05-11-2021, 07:37 PM

I wish him well. I would like him to to be fair, firm, and friendly when calling balls and strikes. Just like basketball we need to know where the lines are.

K Stubbs · 05-11-2021, 09:13 PM

I have been friends with Lonnie for many years, as we live in the same town. The Grims (Lonnie and JD-his father) let me park my semi trailer at their shop while I am at home. Lonnie is extremely talented and I would say is a perfectionist in his own right on everything he does. I do not believe there is a more “Fair” person around than Lonnie is. We had a discussion a couple of weeks ago on his new position and although I do not race anymore, I truly believe he will be a great asset to NHRA class racing, with his previous experience in sportsman racing (S/C, S/G) and having won in both Nationally and Divisionally. He is one of the smartest people I know and can do about anything. He’s an excellent fabricator as well and has always been around people who know and hold the sport to a very high standard.

I believe you guys will be very happy with him.

05-11-2021, 12:14 PM	#11
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,348 Likes: 434 Liked 677 Times in 261 Posts	Re: So, who is Lonnie Grim IMHO the Sportsman classes could be in good shape if Lonnie is able to draw on the Experienced staff he has. Wesley, Dave, Travis just to mention a few. I recommended Lonnie replace me when I had to retired from Drag Week due to My Dad's care situation. I worked closely with him doing the rules and Tech at Engine Masters for 5 years. I always had a good relationship with him and I always thought he made sound decisions. Being a couple of Arkansas residents I have been able to watch Lonnie grow up in this sport/industry. I'm glad he has reach this milestone and hope the "suits" at NHRA keep him around a while. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

05-11-2021, 04:27 PM	#12
dsaitz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: So, who is Lonnie Grim Lonnie is a great guy, and fair. I've dealt with him on Hot Rod Drag Week for 4 years and at NMRA/NMCA.

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Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,641 Likes: 2,154 Liked 2,081 Times in 769 Posts	Re: So, who is Lonnie Grim Deleted Last edited by Frank Castros; 05-12-2021 at 06:29 AM.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,453 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: So, who is Lonnie Grim I wish him well. I would like him to to be fair, firm, and friendly when calling balls and strikes. Just like basketball we need to know where the lines are. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

05-11-2021, 09:13 PM	#15
K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: So, who is Lonnie Grim I have been friends with Lonnie for many years, as we live in the same town. The Grims (Lonnie and JD-his father) let me park my semi trailer at their shop while I am at home. Lonnie is extremely talented and I would say is a perfectionist in his own right on everything he does. I do not believe there is a more “Fair” person around than Lonnie is. We had a discussion a couple of weeks ago on his new position and although I do not race anymore, I truly believe he will be a great asset to NHRA class racing, with his previous experience in sportsman racing (S/C, S/G) and having won in both Nationally and Divisionally. He is one of the smartest people I know and can do about anything. He’s an excellent fabricator as well and has always been around people who know and hold the sport to a very high standard. I believe you guys will be very happy with him.