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I am a former motorcycle racer and stock car racer who loves all types of racing.

My father took me to my first stock car race at the Sportsman speedway in Johnson city, TN when I was about 5 years old. I grew up listening to and watching NASCAR from the 60's. I loved it most in the 60's, 70's, and 80's.

I became an avid drag racing fan....and may have done some illegal street drag racing in my 66 Chevy II, 68 Z28, and my big block 69 Chevelle ...I don't remember.

I started racing motocross at an age when most guys were quitting and then had to quit myself after my injuries became too numerous and didn't heal between races.

I then went on to a brief but very rewarding career racing stock cars on dirt and pavement/concrete. We won 25% of the races we entered and finished with a championship in 2000 when we sat on 15 poles and won 13 of 22 races. All of which was made possible by the mentoring I receved from a stock racing legend by the name of Paul Lewis.
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How long have you been a race fan?

48 years

Do you like other types of racing?

Yes...drags, motorcycle and stock cars

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Welcome to RacersReunion

On January 25th, 2008 we created RacersReunion.com, a stock car racing history site. After several months of consideration we have decided to launch a complete RacersReunion community network consisting of all forms of racing. Our goal is to give drivers and fans of all types of racing a central place to contribute and share racing memories. We hope you enjoy your visit and return often...and please tell your friends. Be sure to visit all our communities in the future.
Jeff

Posted on December 31, 2008 at 12:22pm —

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At 12:14am on May 9, 2009, J. C. HAYES said…: doesn't anyone like MISS BUDWEISER

At 10:40pm on March 23, 2009, Fred Bolling said…: Jeff, Thanks for the greeting. This looks like a great new site to get news and possibly share some thoughts and ideas on things. Hopefully I will have some pics/videos to show soon.
Later, Fred

At 9:01pm on January 1, 2009, Bruce Pedretti said…: Jeff I've been a member of Dragboatracing.com for as long as I can remember and like the way Duane has set it up. Duane is also a good friend of mine. I would think that word of mouth would get things going. I like to check out all of the different sights to see who hangs out where. I like the fact that you have set up other race sites to cover motorcycle flat track racing. I used to race flat track here in California. I guess I need to check out your other sites and get a general feel for everything. With your background in racing you shouldn't have any trouble getting things rolling.

By the way, "Have you ever been to the races at Gadsen Alabama or Agusta Georgia? They are in your neck of the woods and are some of the premier venues.

Take care, Bruce

At 10:39am on December 10, 2008, Rob Amos said…: Jeff I talked to some friends and we should have some new members. All have been in boating from years. So they will start sending racing photo's poker run pics, and so forth.
Talk to you soon
Rob

At 12:18pm on December 7, 2008, DaveA said…: Thanx Jeff.
Thought it would be nice to have something to look at...

Also, have you been to www.boatracingfacts.com ?
Primarily westcoast based, but Ron Hill, Tom March and others have been involved in boat racing out there all their lives. Interesting reading...maybe a cross linking possibility? I've learned tons of stuff because of that site.

Regards,
Dave

At 3:57pm on December 4, 2008, Rob Amos said…: Kim told me she recieved your email. I'll have to wait till she comes back in the office to look at it. That will be Friday morning. Then I'll give you a ring.