Forum Activity for @james-burkhalter

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Dickie, sorry I haven't posted any of my pics, but my damn windows 8 piece of crap has been sick & in the shop. I'm on my wife's unit in the house now. I used to live beside Alan Long. Page Campell kept his 409 in Alan's garage next door, (what a beautiful sound when they cranked er ass up)! I rode to work with Page in his '57 Chevy, we worked together at Reynolds. Do you remember Buddy Beckner and his Pontiac or '65 mustang? I had a powder bluetri-power 4 spd. Catalina, ran C-Stock, or changed to a 4 barrel & ranD-Stock.

Jimmy B.

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Jackie, I remember the #2 White Camaro very well, but I don't know Goo. Do you remember the Young boy named Taylor, his dad was Fred? He was shot at his used car lot on JD hiway and died. Jimmy B.

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Woody, sorry to say, my pic of "THE OUTLAW" is b&w and it is ruined. I will go see Wayne Hoenes and see if he can get us a pic of the car. Jimmy B.

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Jack, what's your brother's name. I've been involved in round track racing since 1955. The last time was '81-'86 as Herman Wells crew chief and car builder. We raced SSide, Sou.Boston, Langley, & Manassas. Still close with Herman & son Brian (of dragrace fame). I used to help Ted Hairfield, Sonny Hudgins, my friend John Dotson, and (ahem) Tommy Ellis. Jimmy B.

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For any of you who haven't seen some of my 8mm film at Richmond in '65-'66 go to youtube and type in richmond dragway 65, it was posted by my son-DanObx64.

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Great pics Dickie. Wish I could have been there. Why is Jimmy Vaughan using a walker??

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Yep Dickie, old fart that let's my computer beat my ass up.! Thanks to you and Woody, I'll try later. Jimmy B.

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I missed you guys too, was out of state that week. I've been very busy, but I've got a couple pics of Malcomb Pulley,s '57 Ford "Obnoxious Fordamatic", "Rebel Rouser" T-Bolt, & Hoenes & Eanes '55 Chevy "Outlaw". Still looking for some more. Give me a hint how to post them. thanks, Jimmy B.

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Hi Dickey, long time no see. Yes, Budds Creek is alive and well. I go there many times a year and run my MUSTANG. They have a "FIRST CLASS" facility. As you might remember, Richmond Dragway opened in May of 1964. I was the 3rd car in line for inspection. Steve Putney was the flagman, as they had no Christmas tree lights. I raced there every Sunday, Ran Colonial Beach on Saturday Nites. Boy do I have a lot of good memories and photos, also some good 8 mm film. I hope I can post them soon. Would love to see youagain. Jimmy Burkhalter