Blast III

[Jim Fenton]

It was great to catch up with some of my old competitors and see some faces,
racers, etc. from back in the day.

Here are some shots I’ve put up on Joyce’s website of yesterday’s activities.

Blast III Album

Be sure to pick up a copy of Bob’s (FLVideo) DVD of the event when he has it done.

I think you’ll find some of the interviews I had with folks like Bobby Brack, Will Cagle,
Dickie Anderson, Robert Hart, Shirley Morden (all the way from Ontario Canada driving the #A-1 Modified),
Ronnie Rohn, Rance Phillips, Eddie McDonald, Jimmy Castleberry, Cush Revette, Jim Brinkley, Sr.,
Jim Higginbotham (ouch, see 3rd photo in the album posted) and more to be interesting.

[egspeedway]

Would like to know a little more about the history and pedigree of the old rail frame sprint car.It looks like a mid 30s vintage.

[northfloridajoyce]

Jim and everyone else that came and was a part of this years Blast.
The skys looked pretty grim as we got started but,the day ended
with beautiful sun shiney sky's.All in all it was a great day.Lots of people
were there. Next year will be even better.The Lord shined down on us all
yesterday. Butch Yoakum ,Dickie Anderson,Jimmy Castleberry ,Jim Brinkley,
Donnie Lewis,Gayle Haines, The DAARA club,Cush Revette and many more were there.
Thank you all for your support and hopefully we will see you all again next year.
Florida video (Bob) Thank you as well for all your hard work making the video
for us.Can't wait to see it.
Next years event will be at Orlando Speedworld.
Thanks ,Robert Hart for all you did to make yesterday happen.
Joyce

[Jimmy McKinley]

**edited per Carol...**

[flvideo]

The Blast III was a Blast. Good times were every where. It was so good to see all the old timers of our sport. We got a bunch of them on tape and I'll have that avaliable as soon as I can. I can't remember them all but Fenton remembered them pretty well. We got a lot of stills which I'll put on the video to preserve the memories for ever. You that weren't there missed a good time and a good Bar-B Que. I will have it set up on my web site so you can purchase there if you'd like a copy. It'll only be $10 + $2 p&h.
http://flvideo.us/ or flvideo50@hotmail.com or 941-737-5857

[ocalasp76]

Thanks Jim....

for the great before and after shots of my car(#'s one,two,and three). Inner hub of the wheel failed at throttle going into turn one sending me straight to the wall. Clip is junk now along with everything in front of the fire wall. I'm pretty sore and ache today, but OK. Not one of those cheap or light weight wheels either. I don't use those. Had a great 50 lap race the night before too.
Kinda looking to move up to an e-mod now after 9 years in Sportsman. Like Swartznagger says "I'll be baaaaack".
-JIM-

[Don Nerone]

ouch

ouch. Jim did you break a wheel?

Don62

[RSB]

Damn, Jim! Glad to hear you're ok. BTW, that front end ain't legal!

[Jimmy McKinley]

i think that was uncalled for... it is hurtful. you have no idea what Dickie has been going thru... please take it off.
carol

Carol, I edited my post...is there something we don't know? Is it something you can PM me about?

[Jim Fenton]

for the great before and after shots of my car(#'s one,two,and three). Inner hub of the wheel failed at throttle going into turn one sending me straight to the wall. Clip is junk now along with everything in front of the fire wall. I'm pretty sore and ache today, but OK. Not one of those cheap or light weight wheels either. I don't use those. Had a great 50 lap race the night before too.
Kinda looking to move up to an e-mod now after 9 years in Sportsman. Like Swartznagger says "I'll be baaaaack".
-JIM-

Wow, I really felt for you man after I saw that happen yesterday.

I know one thing, if short-track racin had The Jigger Award like they have for the Indy 500 you certainly would’ve qualified for it yesterday.

Especially after you did so well in the 50-lapper Saturday night.

Glad it was only the checkbook that got hurt this time cuz it could’ve been worse so hurry back man!

[carolwicks]

jim

Carol, I edited my post...is there something we don't know? Is it something you can PM me about?

i answered...
carol

[ocalasp76]

Damn, Jim! Glad to hear you're ok. BTW, that front end ain't legal!

If you are referring to the heim joint,John, everyone is using them but no bump steer allowed. Car went thru tech many times and they said not a problem. Even went thru pre tech at NSS last month and they only gave me grief for the crossovers.
-JIM-

[Jimmy McKinley]

Hey Higgiewhathisname, glad to hear you're alright. That looks like it was a helluva hit. Believe me, I know about having to fix a front clip just to get a car on the trailer; we went through many of those ordeals...

[RSB]

If you are referring to the heim joint,John, everyone is using them but no bump steer allowed. Car went thru tech many times and they said not a problem. Even went thru pre tech at NSS last month and they only gave me grief for the crossovers.
-JIM-

Just joking about your front end. I actually got my bumpsteer really good by moving the steering box a little, heating a few things.. It's not like the track ever sticks with their rules, much less ENFORCE them! HA HA!!!!