I Wittnessed A Random Act Of Sportsmanship

Jim Wahl · 09-14-2009, 07:17 PM

It was the first round of Stock at the Div.2 race in Atlanta on Sunday. Chris Puzyci and Doug Patrick were behind the water box under the tower waiting for the starter to motion them forward to do their burnout. Both guys went to start their cars but Puzyci's starter would not engage. He tried several times but no luck. This is the kind of thing we all have nightmares about! David Payne was standing next to my car with his clipboard in hand, he put the clipboard down and rushed over to Chris's car and began to rock the car back and forth. BOOM! The car started and the race was on!

This is what it's all about people! David, Butch and their Dad Randy are all first class people! My hat and I know Chris's hat is off to David Payne. Thank you Randy (Mr Bigg Stuff) Payne for raising your boys to do the right thing! Jim

09-14-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	I Wittnessed A Random Act Of Sportsmanship It was the first round of Stock at the Div.2 race in Atlanta on Sunday. Chris Puzyci and Doug Patrick were behind the water box under the tower waiting for the starter to motion them forward to do their burnout. Both guys went to start their cars but Puzyci's starter would not engage. He tried several times but no luck. This is the kind of thing we all have nightmares about! David Payne was standing next to my car with his clipboard in hand, he put the clipboard down and rushed over to Chris's car and began to rock the car back and forth. BOOM! The car started and the race was on! This is what it's all about people! David, Butch and their Dad Randy are all first class people! My hat and I know Chris's hat is off to David Payne. Thank you Randy (Mr Bigg Stuff) Payne for raising your boys to do the right thing! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.