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November 27, 2006 at
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I was sitting around the other night, thinking back to some of the great drivers who had their careers cut short. I always wonder which ones would be household names if they were still racing. One that is always at the top of my list is Page Jones. I truly believe that he was bound for greatness.
What are some of your picks?
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November 27, 2006 at
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Kara Hendrick. Lost her life in a midget accident about 15 years ago. I had the pleasure of watching her become a true contender just prior to her death. Another was Jim Dunn, a dirt late model driver from Ohio. He was one of only a few fatalities ever in that realitively safe class.
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November 27, 2006 at
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kevin doty lost his life doing what he loved. racing at sun prairie. i bet he is still racing in heaven.
LETS RACE BOYS
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November 27, 2006 at
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Without a doubt,Kevin Gobrect.
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November 27, 2006 at
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Robbie Stanley
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November 27, 2006 at
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It was a shame Jan Opperman didn't get to finish out his dream too
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November 27, 2006 at
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November 28, 2006 at
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Living: Brad Doty. Without any doubt in my mind. Anyone who ever saw him race, or knows him and knows his passion, drive, and perseverance would have to agree. He might now have unseated the "King" but he sure would have given him fits over the last 15 years or so.
Passed on: Robbie Stanley. In my mind, he would have likely gone as far as Gordon, Newman, Stewart, etc. if he chose the same career path. That boy could drive.
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November 28, 2006 at
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November 28, 2006 at
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November 28, 2006 at
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Sprinters- Passed, Kevin Gobrecht...........Living, Doug Wolfgang
Fenders- Davey Allison
"The Outlaws have people out here that don’t know
anything about racing. I don’t understand how they
come up with some of the calls they do. It makes me
think that they just might be that stupid. It’s
scary." -Steve Kinser
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November 28, 2006 at
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Dick Linder
Jim Seese
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November 28, 2006 at
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Although he opted out of the sport safe and sound, Billy Kennelly was the best driver I ever saw out of the great Northwest.
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November 28, 2006 at
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Ronald Laney. Fun to watch and from what I read an equally fun person be around.
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November 28, 2006 at
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Nolan Johncock, Gordon's Brother
The G-Man was just hitting his stride...
He may not have been a 'great' driver on the National scene but John Bankston was awfully good locally and ANYONE who ever spent time with him will not soon forget it, Take It Easy....
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November 28, 2006 at
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And, had John Bangston not been fatally injured at Eldora, he would still be racing. Sure miss that #8
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November 28, 2006 at
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Jimmy Gordon a Northern California super modified driver was killed in 1970.
Rich Vogler left us much to soon as well.
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November 28, 2006 at
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believe it or not, i agree with Nelligan...the G-man was just getting started.
Lincoln 1845 ft/.35 mile T1=118MPH
Eldora 2287 ft/.43mile T3=135MPH
Port 2716 ft/.51 mile T3=TBD
Grove 2792 ft/.53 mile T3=135MPH
Selinsgrove 2847 ft/.54 mile T1=136MPH
"I didn't move to PA from El Paso in search of better
weather." Van May
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November 28, 2006 at
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Steve Howard.
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November 28, 2006 at
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How about...................................
James McElreath
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