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Post by gwstexas on Oct 19, 2010 18:14:18 GMT -5
Hello everybody,
I'm a new member and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Gary Sleeper and I live in Plano, Texas, near Dallas.
I've been a fan of racing since I was about five years old, going back to the days of Taft Stadium in my home town, Oklahoma City. Under my pen name, Gary Wayne, I wrote for Open Wheel Magazine for several years and I wrote a history of the Watson Roadsters called "The Watson Years: When Roadsters Ruled the Speedway."
Since I retired last year, I've been getting back into modeling; sprint cars so far, but I'll be adding track roadsters, midgets and maybe Indy cars soon. I'm sure I'll learn a lot here about both modeling and racing history. Of course, if I can answer any questions, I'll be happy to do that, too.
Enough for now. Glad to be here!
Gary
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2010 18:37:46 GMT -5
Welcome Gary, I am sure you can help answer some Roadster questions and the forum members are some of the best modelers around, so if you have question Please ask. Welcome Again...Chris Hale  |
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Post by indy on Oct 19, 2010 18:47:52 GMT -5
Great to have you. Personally, I just moved to Waxahachie so it is nice to have another DFW guy here ;D (there are more).
Feel free to ask for help when needed and help others when you can!
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2010 21:34:41 GMT -5
Howdy Gary!!!
I can't count how many times I have reached for your book on the Watson Roadsters. I feel it is the definitive source on that type of car, the one which I love he most! Nothing like a Watson Roadster!!!! Glad to have you here my friend!
Best to you!
Russ
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Oct 20, 2010 5:25:54 GMT -5
Welcome aboard!
Sandy
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Post by illeagle10 on Oct 20, 2010 7:10:27 GMT -5
Welcome Gary! I'm sure you'll be a great addition to our gang! Bunch of great guys here that soak up any information you can give.
Jim
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Post by lazierfan on Oct 20, 2010 8:33:06 GMT -5
Welcome Gary, Great to have you here, great book on the Watson's by the way.
Eric
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2010 8:35:04 GMT -5
Welcome!!!!
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Post by SWT500 on Oct 20, 2010 12:11:07 GMT -5
Have any of those books left?!?!?!
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Post by 2lapsdown on Oct 20, 2010 14:50:41 GMT -5
Welcome Gary, you'll make a great addition to an already wonderful bunch of guys.
John
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Post by gwstexas on Oct 20, 2010 16:02:45 GMT -5
Have any of those books left?!?!?! Sorry! I don't have any Watson books. The publisher, Witness Productions, has gone out of business since Ed Watson's death. I think Pit Stop Books has some. You might also try the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Whatever you do, don't buy from one of the online "rare book" sellers. There are still some available at regular retail prices. Gary |
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Post by stuboyle on Oct 20, 2010 20:36:42 GMT -5
Good to have you Gary. I'm in Duncanville, just a few blocks south of the Dallas city limits. I'm a member of the Metroplex Car Modellers and we are having an NNL in Irving on November 6th. Why don't you try to join us? Jordan needs to try to make it as well. Here is a link to the website: www.themcma.net/ |
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Post by gwstexas on Oct 21, 2010 9:10:16 GMT -5
Good to have you Gary. I'm in Duncanville, just a few blocks south of the Dallas city limits. I'm a member of the Metroplex Car Modellers and we are having an NNL in Irving on November 6th. Why don't you try to join us? Jordan needs to try to make it as well. Here is a link to the website: www.themcma.net/I'll do my best to be there. Looks like a great event. Gary |
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