Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel - Page 6

W J · 06-29-2010, 07:24 AM

Great win. Your car and that first win are both especially meaningful for me as well, because 1967 was my first trip out to the "Nationals" at Indy. 3 friends and myself drove out together from central Ma. for the Labor Day wknd event to watch a number of local friends compete.....what a great time! I was 21. 43 yrs ago....how time flies. Seeing the above pics of your car going down Indy Raceway Park track was like being put into a time machine....Thanks for bringing back some great memories.... Your name and that '67 Camaro are now legends in this sport, for sure....enjoy it.

Warren Lederer. WJ

MikeMoller · 06-29-2010, 12:28 PM

Way to go Dave and Ben!!!! Was good to see you at Bristol, Dave. Hope to see you again this year.

Rick Schilling · 06-29-2010, 12:46 PM

In 1967 at a points meet in Milan, Michigan, a kid with a Kodak camera was wandering through the pits when he spotted a brand new, really cool Z/28 Camaro headed for the staging lanes. Seeing that this kid was attempting to take a picture of the car as he was moving past him, a gracious, and rightfully proud Mr. Wenzel stopped the car and waited for the kid to take the picture. A quick wave of thanks and Mr. Wenzel was on his way. I'm not sure if that kid was more impressed with that moment or with the U.S. Nationals win later that year, but either way, some things just have a way of sticking with you. It was really good to see you guys get the win this past weekend. A big CONGRATS to Dave and Ben.... from the kid with the camera.

greg johnson · 06-29-2010, 12:52 PM

Old guys DO rule!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure it's not the last!

gj

pauldilcher · 06-29-2010, 03:13 PM

Hey benny !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tony Janes · 06-29-2010, 07:17 PM

From 43 years ago almost!

qwiked · 06-29-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Way to go guys!!!! 'Bout time to take the old Z to Barrett Jackson and Retire!!!! Great Car, Great History, and two Really Great Guys! JB.

Brilliant suggestion JB!! --Maybe that old sled could bring near Ray Allen money and you old farts could retire--LOL

Mike Keener · 06-30-2010, 12:50 PM

Love it Benton!! You and Dave did a great job!!

Merc & Keen

brett3533 · 06-30-2010, 02:33 PM

nice job way to go ben and dave on another win

demps45 · 07-12-2010, 12:45 PM

Congrats Ben and Dave. I saw you win in 1967 and wish I could have seen this one too. Great job and hope to see you win a few more.

06-29-2010, 07:24 AM	#51
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel Great win. Your car and that first win are both especially meaningful for me as well, because 1967 was my first trip out to the "Nationals" at Indy. 3 friends and myself drove out together from central Ma. for the Labor Day wknd event to watch a number of local friends compete.....what a great time! I was 21. 43 yrs ago....how time flies. Seeing the above pics of your car going down Indy Raceway Park track was like being put into a time machine....Thanks for bringing back some great memories.... Your name and that '67 Camaro are now legends in this sport, for sure....enjoy it. Warren Lederer. WJ

06-29-2010, 12:28 PM	#52
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 627 Likes: 27 Liked 242 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel Way to go Dave and Ben!!!! Was good to see you at Bristol, Dave. Hope to see you again this year.

06-29-2010, 12:46 PM	#53
Rick Schilling Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 103 Likes: 18 Liked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel In 1967 at a points meet in Milan, Michigan, a kid with a Kodak camera was wandering through the pits when he spotted a brand new, really cool Z/28 Camaro headed for the staging lanes. Seeing that this kid was attempting to take a picture of the car as he was moving past him, a gracious, and rightfully proud Mr. Wenzel stopped the car and waited for the kid to take the picture. A quick wave of thanks and Mr. Wenzel was on his way. I'm not sure if that kid was more impressed with that moment or with the U.S. Nationals win later that year, but either way, some things just have a way of sticking with you. It was really good to see you guys get the win this past weekend. A big CONGRATS to Dave and Ben.... from the kid with the camera.

06-29-2010, 12:52 PM	#54
greg johnson Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel Old guys DO rule!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure it's not the last! gj __________________ Greg Johnson 3123 STK

06-29-2010, 03:13 PM	#55
pauldilcher Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 425 Likes: 1 Liked 53 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel Hey benny !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-29-2010, 07:17 PM	#56
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 28 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel From 43 years ago almost! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

06-30-2010, 12:50 PM	#58
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel Love it Benton!! You and Dave did a great job!! Merc & Keen __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

06-30-2010, 02:33 PM	#59
brett3533 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maysville Posts: 109 Likes: 15 Liked 33 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel nice job way to go ben and dave on another win __________________ Brett McFarland A/S

07-12-2010, 12:45 PM	#60
demps45 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congratulations Dave and Ben Wenzel Congrats Ben and Dave. I saw you win in 1967 and wish I could have seen this one too. Great job and hope to see you win a few more. __________________ Fred Dempsey G/S, H/S, I/S, D/SA