Well Rich that is almost the same introduction to racing that i got as a kid. My
neighbor had a modified asphalt car. Old coupe with a 301 Chevy and 3 carbs. My
job as a six year old was to pass wrenches under the car and learn the
difference between a 1/2 and a 7/16 inch wrench. Got pretty good at fractions
before I knew why I needed to know them. Learned all the great phrases
associated with a skinned knuckle much to my Dad's dismay as well. The reward
for all my hard work passing wrenches was a ride in the driver's lap when they
loaded the car up to head for Stafford Springs 1/2 mile track on Friday
afternoon. I do remember before the Chevy they had a Studebaker V-8, not sure
why though.. Man that was a long while ago.. So basically it's their fault I
don't have a real job now LOL... See what you are doing starting to make a kid
follow their heart instead of what their high school guidance councilor suggests
as their vocation. They wanted me to go to work for Buick before they had a GN T
type... At 51 I have been a hot rod guy for 45 years even if it was just passing
wrenches to start with.
Keep up the good work!!!!!
Dave Dahlgren
Richard Fox wrote:
>
> List; One of the things I like best about running the car is the kids.
> I'm sure most would agree with me. I like it when they want to get their
> picture taken with it. When I can get one to steer it when I push it up in
> line. Sometimes I'll fire the motor when the kid is in the car. (I know,
> firesuit, driver, rules and all).
> This may be something that kid will remember for the rest of his life. Who
> knows what the outcome may be? When some kid is looking at my roadster he is
> looking at the selfsame roadster I was looking at more than 45 years ago.
> Maybe he will be the one who takes it to its 100th anniversary Speedweek.
> Rich Fox
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