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January 12, 2011 at
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January 13, 2011 at
01:06:45 AM by NSCHOF&M
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; CONTACT: BOB BAKER, 641-842-6176
13 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED AS “CLASS OF 2011” FOR NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME KNOXVILLE, IOWA
(January 12, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its thirteen inductees for 2011. Those that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 4th, during the twenty-second annual ceremonies in Knoxville, Iowa, are:
Drivers: Jimmy Boyd, Bob Burman, Wally Campbell, Danny Lasoski, Joe Sostilio, Gary Wright.
Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors: Bruce Bromme (Jr.), Andy Granatelli, Leonard Kerbs.
Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors: W.W. Bowen, Gene Marderness, Della Rice, Emmett Shelley.
According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation executive director Bob Baker, “We are very proud of the work done by our 72-member National Induction Committee each and every year, and this year is no exception. We are equally thrilled that we will be honoring six individuals in their lifetimes in 2011, which sadly is not something that we always get to do. We have already received verbal commitments from Jimmy Boyd of northern California, Danny Lasoski of Missouri, Gary Wright of Texas, Bruce Bromme, Jr., of southern California, Andy Granatelli of Arizona, and Gene Marderness of Florida that they will be with us in Knoxville on June 4 to receive their awards.”
Baker, in making the announcement during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, continued, “By the same token, it is unfortunate we will also have seven posthumous inductions to make this year. However, we know that it is our mission to educate the current fans of sprint car racing on the many accomplishments of people like Bob Burman, Wally Campbell, Joe Sostilio, Leonard Kerbs, W.W. Bowen, Della Rice and Emmett Shelley. Their lives and careers will never be forgotten at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa!”
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January 12, 2011 at
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Drivers:
Jimmy Boyd,
Bob Burman,
Wally Campbell,
Danny Lasoski,
Joe Sostilio,
Gary Wright.
Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors:
Bruce Bromme (Jr.),
Andy Granatelli,
Leonard Kerbs.
Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors:
W.W. Bowen,
Gene Marderness,
Della Rice,
Emmett Shelley.
Chuck.....
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January 12, 2011 at
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Posted By: NSCHOF&M on January 12 2011 at 09:02:54 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; CONTACT: BOB BAKER, 641-842-6176
13 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED AS “CLASS OF 2011” FOR NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME KNOXVILLE, IOWA
(January 12, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its thirteen inductees for 2011. Those that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 4th, during the twenty-second annual ceremonies in Knoxville, Iowa, are:
Drivers: Jimmy Boyd, Bob Burman, Wally Campbell, Danny Lasoski, Joe Sostilio, Gary Wright.
Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors: Bruce Bromme (Jr.), Andy Granatelli, Leonard Kerbs.
Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors: W.W. Bowen, Gene Marderness, Della Rice, Emmett Shelley.
According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation executive director Bob Baker, “We are very proud of the work done by our 72-member National Induction Committee each and every year, and this year is no exception. We are equally thrilled that we will be honoring six individuals in their lifetimes in 2011, which sadly is not something that we always get to do. We have already received verbal commitments from Jimmy Boyd of northern California, Danny Lasoski of Missouri, Gary Wright of Texas, Bruce Bromme, Jr., of southern California, Andy Granatelli of Arizona, and Gene Marderness of Florida that they will be with us in Knoxville on June 4 to receive their awards.”
Baker, in making the announcement during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, continued, “By the same token, it is unfortunate we will also have seven posthumous inductions to make this year. However, we know that it is our mission to educate the current fans of sprint car racing on the many accomplishments of people like Bob Burman, Wally Campbell, Joe Sostilio, Leonard Kerbs, W.W. Bowen, Della Rice and Emmett Shelley. Their lives and careers will never be forgotten at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa!”
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I know the drill but it is to bad we can't get Jean Lynch in while she can appreciate it.
She has done everything but drive one and done it for a long time.
You voters are missing a real supporter of the sport.
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January 13, 2011 at
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Johnny Anderson missed out again!? Go figure.
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January 13, 2011 at
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Congrats to the Dude! Should have made it last year IMO.
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January 13, 2011 at
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Amen to the Jean Lynch comment and as i know her personally i can attest to the high quality first class person she is, as are the other members of her family. You know she is racing royalty when after this years Kings Royal we all got to see her give a kiss to King Steve...
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January 13, 2011 at
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When will "voters" wake up and elect Bobby Davis Jr?
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January 13, 2011 at
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Posted By: Lefty Wilbury on January 13 2011 at 06:16:58 AM
Congrats to the Dude! Should have made it last year IMO.
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Agreed!! Congrats to Danny!!!
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January 13, 2011 at
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Congrats to Gene..first class person and well deserved.
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January 13, 2011 at
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agreed - Mike Arthur should be in the next round IMO.
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January 13, 2011 at
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Congrats to the Big Man from Hooks, Texas! One of the nicest guys you will ever meet in the pits, bar none.
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January 13, 2011 at
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Great news on Mr. Marderness, well deserved! Can't agree more on Jean Lynch, the real First Lady of Sprint Car Racing and has been for years. Take It Easy...
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January 13, 2011 at
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Posted By: HDsmoke20 on January 13 2011 at 07:48:01 AM
When will "voters" wake up and elect Bobby Davis Jr?
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2nd that 2 names I've never heard of and no Bobby Davis Jr ,,,,
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January 13, 2011 at
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Still waiting for Johnny Anderson.
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January 13, 2011 at
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Posted By: L.O.G on January 13 2011 at 12:58:31 PM
2nd that 2 names I've never heard of and no Bobby Davis Jr ,,,,
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You do realize that Sprint Car racing existed before the 1980's right???
I recoginze all the names, just not old enough to have seen them all race in person.
While I do think Bobby Davis, Jr. is a great driver, I am not sure he is Hall of Fame material just yet (part of that is probably due to his shortened career in the sport due to he choosing retirement while still in his early 40's).
My guess is that there are many other drivers (some younger) with the same amount of wins (coast to coast) and overall resume' that Bobby has, but you've never heard of them either (because they didn't or don't follow the World of Outlaws).
Sprint Car Racing existed well before the World of Outlaws were formed, many of those drivers from teh 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and early 70's just aren't as widely known and took FAR GREATER RISKS than drivers of the 80's, 90's and today with thier lives every time they strapped into a car (some of them actually didn't strap in, some of those era's didn't have safety belts in use).
Suppose you think NASCAR didn't exist prior to Dale Earnhardt won his first championship either huh?
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Posted By: NSCHOF&M on January 12 2011 at 09:02:54 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; CONTACT: BOB BAKER, 641-842-6176
13 INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED AS “CLASS OF 2011” FOR NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME KNOXVILLE, IOWA
(January 12, 2011) - The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the names of its thirteen inductees for 2011. Those that will be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 4th, during the twenty-second annual ceremonies in Knoxville, Iowa, are:
Drivers: Jimmy Boyd, Bob Burman, Wally Campbell, Danny Lasoski, Joe Sostilio, Gary Wright.
Owners-Mechanics-Builders-Manufacturers-Car Sponsors: Bruce Bromme (Jr.), Andy Granatelli, Leonard Kerbs.
Promoters-Officials-Media Members-Event/Series Sponsors: W.W. Bowen, Gene Marderness, Della Rice, Emmett Shelley.
According to National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation executive director Bob Baker, “We are very proud of the work done by our 72-member National Induction Committee each and every year, and this year is no exception. We are equally thrilled that we will be honoring six individuals in their lifetimes in 2011, which sadly is not something that we always get to do. We have already received verbal commitments from Jimmy Boyd of northern California, Danny Lasoski of Missouri, Gary Wright of Texas, Bruce Bromme, Jr., of southern California, Andy Granatelli of Arizona, and Gene Marderness of Florida that they will be with us in Knoxville on June 4 to receive their awards.”
Baker, in making the announcement during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, continued, “By the same token, it is unfortunate we will also have seven posthumous inductions to make this year. However, we know that it is our mission to educate the current fans of sprint car racing on the many accomplishments of people like Bob Burman, Wally Campbell, Joe Sostilio, Leonard Kerbs, W.W. Bowen, Della Rice and Emmett Shelley. Their lives and careers will never be forgotten at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa!”
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Jean Lynch and Bud Grimm should be on the sign in front of the museum. Craaazy.
Luna's Ford engine style that won 2 WoO titles and 3
Kings Royals before a weight rule against the best EVER
in their prime and now DOMINATES super dirt late model
racing is no longer allowed/wanted in a WoO sprint
car.... Was Luna a miracle worker?
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Posted By: vande77 on January 13 2011 at 02:20:10 PM
You do realize that Sprint Car racing existed before the 1980's right???
I recoginze all the names, just not old enough to have seen them all race in person.
While I do think Bobby Davis, Jr. is a great driver, I am not sure he is Hall of Fame material just yet (part of that is probably due to his shortened career in the sport due to he choosing retirement while still in his early 40's).
My guess is that there are many other drivers (some younger) with the same amount of wins (coast to coast) and overall resume' that Bobby has, but you've never heard of them either (because they didn't or don't follow the World of Outlaws).
Sprint Car Racing existed well before the World of Outlaws were formed, many of those drivers from teh 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and early 70's just aren't as widely known and took FAR GREATER RISKS than drivers of the 80's, 90's and today with thier lives every time they strapped into a car (some of them actually didn't strap in, some of those era's didn't have safety belts in use).
Suppose you think NASCAR didn't exist prior to Dale Earnhardt won his first championship either huh?
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Perfect!
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January 13, 2011 at
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Congrats to all, but another year and no Johnny Anderson? Really?
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While northern California did recieve some recognition with Jimmy Boyd's induction, once again my favorite all-time sprint car driver Johnny Anderson was left out! imagine that...
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Posted By: vande77 on January 13 2011 at 02:20:10 PM
You do realize that Sprint Car racing existed before the 1980's right???
I recoginze all the names, just not old enough to have seen them all race in person.
While I do think Bobby Davis, Jr. is a great driver, I am not sure he is Hall of Fame material just yet (part of that is probably due to his shortened career in the sport due to he choosing retirement while still in his early 40's).
My guess is that there are many other drivers (some younger) with the same amount of wins (coast to coast) and overall resume' that Bobby has, but you've never heard of them either (because they didn't or don't follow the World of Outlaws).
Sprint Car Racing existed well before the World of Outlaws were formed, many of those drivers from teh 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and early 70's just aren't as widely known and took FAR GREATER RISKS than drivers of the 80's, 90's and today with thier lives every time they strapped into a car (some of them actually didn't strap in, some of those era's didn't have safety belts in use).
Suppose you think NASCAR didn't exist prior to Dale Earnhardt won his first championship either huh?
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Do any of these other drivers have a World of Outlaws championship, a Kings Royal win, a Western World and a 25 win season in Central PA in their list of accomplishments? Did any of these other drivers turn a "penalty box" car into a top 5 finisher almost every night while dragging 60 pounds more than every other car because his car owner wanted him to run a Ford? Davis competed against Sammy, Steve and Wolfie in their prime and his accomplishments sometimes can get lost in the immense shadow of three of the all time greatest drivers. To keep him out of the Hall of Fame year after year is an injustice, especially when the owner he had the most success for is already in the Hall.
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