Rocky Entriken wrote:
>
> I wonder, then, if that Speedvision interview you saw WAS referencing some
> demonstration run made prior to the U.S. Nationals? And then his appearance
> in that event being the truth that it was not his last run.
No, That is the one to which I was referring.
>
> Garlits originally wanted to get one of his own "Swamp Rat" cars into the
> race, but was unable to get it up to speed. So sometime early August IIRC he
> arranged a deal with another car owner (I forget who -- could probably look
> it up on the NHRA website) and got his car into the show.
>
That sorta gives more credence to the "Demonstration" theory (I'm not
absolutely sure that was the term used, but that was the gist). I think the
whole Muldowney/Garlits presence was in essence a celebration of the history of
the sport and having them participating (whether competitive or not)
was the the basic idea. In that light, I could see how Garlits might perceive
that it was more on the order of what happens at Goodwood every year!
> He's not the oldest dog making a showing this year. Chris Karamesines ("The
> Golden Greek") is in his early 70s and got into a few races this year. As a
> certified Old Fartz, these guys become my heroes. :-)
And Mine as well!!!!
Joe (C)
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