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Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bobby Sparks Dec 7, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Let's kick off some activity in the forums, who is or was the greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?Other than my grandfather who raced in Ohio and PA in the 40'sand 50's but never…Continue
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Bobby Sparks replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?
Jerry Binner replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"Once you take out Kinser, Swindell & Wolfgang, there's about a 25-way tie for 4th...!
Some good ones (some regional, some National) would be Brad Doty, Keith Kauffman, Rick ferkel, Bobby Allen, Ron Shuman, Leland McSpadden, Bobby Davis…"
David Elrod replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"Jan Opperman"
johnny mallonee replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"How about the Welds--they broke many a ground back in the day in midgets and sprints"
Duane Goins replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"Jan Opperman
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Jim Bennett replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"That's funny. I was just looking at a 1:18 scale diecast replica of his Champ Car on ebay... I think Ohio drivers have a real incentive to be great since they are in the shadow of the PA Posse."
Pete Banchoff replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"Jim, speaking of Ohio, there is Rollie Beale. I got to meet him at the Jackson Motor Speedway (Michigan) reunion in 2008. He was hard to beat in a Sprint car or old Supermodified."
Jim Bennett replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"Blaney was always fun to watch especially at Sharon Speedway (which he owns, btw)...another Ohio driver who was great was Rusty McClure. I sponsored his grandson, Jerry, a few years back, so maybe I'm a bit prejudiced, but I always thought with…"
Robbie Solesbee replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"Donny Schatz or Joey Saldana"
Pete Banchoff replied to Jim Bennett's discussion Greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?"I always liked the "Buckeye Bullet" Dave Blaney. Although he went cup racing, I will always remember him at the wheel of the blue #10 Casey Luna Ford WoO car. What a ride!!
Pete"
Jim Bennett posted a discussionGreatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?
Let's kick off some activity in the forums, who is or was the greatest sprint car racer not named Kinser or Swindell?Other than my grandfather who raced in Ohio and PA in the 40'sand 50's but never got much, if any, name recognition, I would have to go for Jac Haudenschild.Jac may not be the first name to come to mind, but he's always in the hunt. I know some of the newer guys are very good but only time will tell whether they have the staying power of Haud.Of course if you really want to go…See More
Jim Bennett replied to Duane Goins's discussion 'The Perfect Friday Night for a NC/SC Boy'..."That was a welcome break from the snow we have here, thanks."
Jim Bennett replied to Jeff Gilder's discussion Forum categories"Cool thanks, I uploaded one so far. I'll add more soon.
Also, I don't know how it would work out but as this forum grows you might consider adding a 'for sale' section where racers could list cars and parts for sale."
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I do a lot of painting and automotive art, I did this as a tribute to Jac Haudenschild. I sent him a copy but never herd back, so I'm guessing it got lost in the shuffle. Jac's always been good to me and even though I haven't seen him sine his…
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