randy tissot 1944-2013 RIP
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Thank you...Ray. ~Rest in Peace, Dear Racer~
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I want to thank RacersReunion for helping me to get in touch with my past!
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This makes me so happy!! I knew you would be excited to find out that Thomas, Jr was here...for I have heard you mention The Ray Name...on many occasions. And I too, was glad when Thomas joined...for I as well remember the name, the Shop....This IS a wonderful place, isn't it, Mr. Streeter! ~Patsy~
Hard Charging Racing by Bell & Bell Vintage Modified Racing Series
Vintage Oval and Road Course Racing
Thank you, Tim. The longer I am around these guys, the more I am inspired. They are truly wonderful to me, AND for me!
Hard Charging Racing by Bell & Bell Vintage Modified Racing Series
Vintage Oval and Road Course Racing
Brunswick County Drivers Take Home a Piece of The Rattlesnake
There was some hard-charging racing Aug. 3 at Dublin Motor Speedway by The Bell & Bell Vintage Modified Racing Series. With a field of 17 Vintage cars, the track known as The Rattlesnake had plenty of bite this night.With two points races left this season, Cameron Norris III, of Sandy Creek, in his # c3 1935 Ford Coupe continues to dominate the V8 Division. Norris has won four of the last five races, giving up one victory to Jeremy Cumbee, of Supply, in his V8 1939 Chevy Coupe.This race dropped Cumbee back eight points behind Norris, who leads with 100. Cumbee seemed to be running well but was getting loose coming off the turns.
Joey Babson, of Shallotte, won in the 6-cylinder division, driving the Bill Tripp-owned 1933 Chevy Skeeter. That was the last time the car will run a race. Tripp has decided to retire it and possibly allow it to rest at Memory Lane Museum in Mooresville.
Jay Royal, of Southport, in his 1935 Ford found his way into the guardrail after spinning in turn four. Royal said his car was fast, but it was wicked loose. He said the only real damage done was to the "ego" part of the driving system. He finished eighth and dropped to fourth from third in points.Even this late in the season, the number of cars in The Bell & Bell Vintage Series continues to increase.
William Horrell, a former dirt-track driver who was a Winston Cup fabricator with Hoss Ellington Racing, Derrike Cope and Jim Testa Racing, made his debut Aug. 3 in the series. He is originally from Wilmington but now resides in Florence, S.C.Horrell recalled the last time he raced on dirt: 1982 at Pender County Speedway.They had to pull me off the front-stretch wall, so embarrassed I wouldnt even get out of the car, he said. True story and it was someone elses car. All I could see were little kids hanging on the fence and people staring down at me.But after racing at Dublin, Horrell said it was more eventful than his first race. He said the race was the only time he could remember thinking about what was happening rather than just reacting to it. He drove his 1938 V8 Chevrolet none too shabbily, either. He qualified fifth and finished fourth.
In V8 championship points, Brunswick County drivers are in the top five. V8, top-five finishers: Cameron Norris III, Jeremy Cumbee, Dean Cumbee, William Horrell, Bobby Williamson. V8 points standings: Cameron Norris, 100; Jeremy Cumbee, 92; Bobby Williamson, 62; Jay Royal, 60; Dean Cumbee, 58.Six-cylinder, top-five finishers: Joey Babson, Wade Skipper, Sherman Garris, Louis Hill, Gary Abrams. V6 points standings: Joey Babson, 94; Sherman Garris, 92; Wade Skipper, 52; Bill Tripp, 50; Blaise Bryant, 42.
updated by @patsy-thompkins-keisler: 12/05/16 04:07:53PM
Destroying Weekly Racing From the Inside
Local and Regional Short Track Racing
I do believe I said a few of those things, in an article I wrote back in May. And yes, I too lost a few "friends" who either couldn't or wouldn't see the Forest for the Trees! But, it was the complacency of these very "friends" who supposedly loved the Sport of Dirt Racing....as much as I did. I had been gone for several years, they were there all along. They couldn't see what was happening? Please!! And they think they can start a whole new Season, without making any changes....wrong again!
I was accused of "jumping into bed" with another Track..LOL!! But you get in the most comfortable bed...if given the chance...Right?
However, a very wise man once told me, "When you find yourself the smartest one in the crowd...it is time to find another crowd."
ARCA series heading to dirt track of the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Stock Car Racing History
You are so right, Steve! And we are glad that you kept that box as well. That is one thing...that I have found here. The history, pictures, and archived records are unlike anywhere else. After losing my Daddy, RacersReunion became my Home. For they could give me the closest thing to him...and that was memories. And everytime, I see a familiar name from years past I get so excited, because to me it is like a Family Reunion! And thanks to Jeff Gilder and the dedicated members here, we continue to grow not only in numbers, but in the capability of what we can preserve here.
ARCA series heading to dirt track of the Illinois State Fairgrounds
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One of our own Featured RacersReunion Members, David Boggs brought the love of ARCA Racing to me, quite a few years ago!
Ya never know where that road will lead to?
Stock Car Racing History
That is why...I always do the driving, Jim. I will take the less traveled road anytime. My friends and family have always said..I never go and come the same way. That is true...just a wanderer, and you never know who or what you might run up on. SO glad you and Julie took some time together....I am sure you found many jewels...in this time together. ~Patsy~