Blast from the past Pics

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Here are a few pics. I didn't take a whole lot of stills I was busy with video.
The first pic is Jim Fenton with modelcarman. He built this exact replica of Jims FOUR car. The detail brought tears to my eyes. He had several of the old legends cars. Billy Gill, Dave Scarbrough, Gorden Lee And Buzzy reutiman to mention a few. I thin every one that was there enjoyed themselves greatly. Bob...

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DUH! I forgot to add the pictures. See thats why I was at the reunion. Old age and Alsheimers set in. Probably butchered that smelling.....
The #5 pic is Ron Abneys Sr's ride. Pretty fast Iron. Bob...

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I forgot 1. The hard ware was awesome. The trophys were taller than most winners. Bob..

[carolwicks]

ron!

you look like the cat that ate the canary... now just what were you up to? hahaha J/K.... and Jim... sure wish i could have been there. hear it was a great time...
great pics bob... i want ALL of them lol
carol

[Frasson118]

I think I was standing right next to Bob as he took the picture of Jim & Model Car Man (I didn't know until now that's who he was). Gordon Lee was also right there only seconds later, and it was obviously touching to both Drivers and Builder.

They both told Model Car Man that "If nothing else happens today, you just made the trip worthwhile"

Very nice modeling work, and very emotional to these 2 drivers as well!

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Jerry How'd ya like the Mod reunion? Bob...

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Jerry Mentioned Gorden Lee I snapped his pic too. You could see the emotion in Model car mans eyes and voice. His love for the sport and his love for recreating a thing close to Jim and Gordons hearts. The reunion was a neat time. If you get the oportunity to go next year don't miss it. It was an experience I wouldn't have missed for the world. I only hope I can do it justice when I edit it. Bob...

[Benny The Mule]

Wow, GREAT looking models.

[Frasson118]

Mod Reunion video was excellent. Much nicer product than I thought it would be (no slam on your talents, I just didn't know how it would be woven together).

Worth every penny to me, and I will surely push some sales for you, now that I know for a fact that it is a very good product.

The Richie Evans race was also captured very well. If anyone wants to see "the Race of the Year", it's on here. Must have been 10 or 12 lead changes in that race, and sometimes several in one lap! Definitely one for the ages!

[Jimmy McKinley]

How much will the Blast from the Past DVD's run? Might liketa get one.

[ocalasp76]

How much will the Blast from the Past DVD's run? Might liketa get one.

DITTO'S

WHEN AND HOW MUCH BOB??
-JIM-

[sunshinestateracing1]

Not sure when

I am not sure when, But I do know they are going to be $10 what a deal, sign up here to get yours now. Hopefully Bob will post the when soon, I know he is working hard to get it done, but we shot two camera's so I am sure he has lots to edit.

Hope that helps

Robert

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I will get them done as soon as I can. I Have to finish CCMP first and the church service my wife shot. I should be able to start it Thursday morning barring any mishaps. If you'd like one you can send me a check for $12, $10 for dvd and $2 postage. make it out to Bob Culbertson. my address is 11171 MJ Rd. Myakka City, Fl. 34251. I have just changed banks and I don't have it set up for them to accecpt cks made out to Fl video yet. I am planning to have copys for distribution on Monday of next week. If someone can help me with U-tube I'll put up an interview. Thanks Bob....

[Jim Fenton]

WOW, where do I start.

First, thanks Joyce for the event and the hospitality, obviously a good time was had by all! (and thanks also for trying to find a last-minute ride for this old fart!).

Got a chance to meet-n-greet some more Karnac regulars that I hadn’t met yet like AB195 & OCALASP76. Good to put a face with the names. Good to see you again too Frassy, the next beer’s on me man!

Also got a chance to BS with some rivals & competitors from back in the day such as; Kenny Alderman, Frank Barfus, Billy Hancock, Dickie Anderson, Pletcher, Bob Pennington, Butch Yokam, Jim Brinkley, Leroy Porter, Jimmy Cope, Perry Lovelady, Gale Lovelady, Ron Abney Sr., Ron Abney, Jr. (Damn Ron, that boy of your’s was corn-fed wasn’t he?? Geezus, I have to look up to but damn few people but Jr’s definitely one of them! Sure would’ve liked to have had that boy on my side back in the day when we were closing down the bars and settling arguments the old fashioned way. I’m sure we would’ve come out on top a little more often! LOL).

Kidding aside Ron, even though I didn’t recognize you right off the bat it was great to see you again after so many years and also to meet Ron Jr. who was good enough to give me the grand tour of your racer.

BTW Bob, also in the background of that shot you posted above of Gordon and the Model Car Man with Gordon’s #123 Mustang model in the foreground is; Frank & Dottie Barfus (Frank – Camo hat, Dottie – Blue shirt) as well as R.M. “Whitey” Wescott, Bryan Wescott’s father, on the scooter in the straw hat.

Frank Barfus as some of you will remember had a lot of success back in the day at Sunshine Speedway & Golden Gate Speedway in the #73 Tornado car then later in the #73 Late Model. Dottie didn’t do too badly either in the years that she drove in the old Hurricane Class at St Pete for the ladies.

Of course Sunday was the anniversary of Bryan Wescott's passing back in 2001 so that was the main reason that Whitey came to the event.

Then the highlight of the day for me was the model of my old #FOUR Chevelle that Ricky Smallwood (Model Car Man) did for me. I knew he had under construction for some time and was really looking forward to seeing it but I never expected such great accuracy and workmanship.

Trophies are nice and all that but there’s nothing like something crafted by hand from the heart and soul of a fan.

As I said Ricky when you presented it to me it just blew me away. It was a very emotional moment for me indeed and again, I can’t thank you enough!

I know that Gordon Lee was blown away with the replica of his Mustang that you did for him also.

I’m not much of a photographer but here’s another shot of the model Ricky did of the FOUR up against a pic of the real deal so you can appreciate the accuracy. I thought it was appropriate also to shoot the model & pic with the signed checkered flag as a back-drop from Jerry’s last Mod Reunion.



Hope to do this again sometime gang!

[ronabneysr]

i don't know when i have had so much fun

i went around hunting drivers reconized a lot but jim gray - gordan lee what a pair - fenton spoted, him right off bat cool guy -all i can say if you were a racer or a fan and you missed this

you missed one of the greatest things that could have happened for racing

all i can say is thanks and my grand children loved seeing there pa pa in race car

i would like to see it again around december of this year when it aint so hot setting in the car in line up my blue eyes were burnt brown

also the food was outta this world