Big Daddy Returns

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Offline js27

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Offline 426HEMI

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Re: Big Daddy Returns
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2009 - 02:51:14 PM »
That is cool.  Thanks for sharing that story.  Look forward to hearing how he is doing.   :bigsmile:
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Re: Big Daddy Returns
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2009 - 03:50:57 PM »
 :ylsuper: I Wish he would have come back 2 weeks ago when i was at the nhra nationals here in brainerd minnesota.been to ocala florida to his museum and he has one fine displays of drag racing history.it was to bad i didn't get to see him there cause he was away on business ,maybe next time.it will be fun to watch him campaign that challenger in the future.  :woohoo:
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Re: Big Daddy Returns
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2009 - 04:08:36 PM »
Very cool.  Now I have another excuse to attend the Finals this year.  :2thumbs:



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Re: Big Daddy Returns
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2009 - 08:59:52 PM »
it would be nice if the class would get a little tv time.
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Re: Big Daddy Returns
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2009 - 09:26:55 PM »
Thats awesome! I hope I'm still that energetic at 77 years old!
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Re: Big Daddy Returns
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2009 - 08:51:06 AM »
He took a "mild" run down the strip at Mopar Nationals this year, sure did bring back some old racing memories of the day. He has done a lot for the sport.  :cheers:
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