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Dec 20, 2008 0:01:00 GMT -5
Post by professor on Dec 20, 2008 0:01:00 GMT -5
hello, I have been a fan of indy for many years.This year will be my 42nd race.
I worked for Grant King from 1974 - 1982 and was on the pit crew for Tom Sneva, Sheldon Kinser, Gary Bettenhausen, Jim Mc Elreath,
John Martin, Roger Mears and Buddy Lazier and Ed Pimm with Gary Trout Motorsports
I also design all the Carousel One Indy cars.
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new guy
Dec 20, 2008 6:55:55 GMT -5
Post by racerbrown on Dec 20, 2008 6:55:55 GMT -5
welcome to the club, professor! lots of good people here in our little community. i hope you can give us some "schooling" as well!
duane
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new guy
Dec 20, 2008 7:43:41 GMT -5
Post by 2lapsdown on Dec 20, 2008 7:43:41 GMT -5
Welcome. Working with Tom Sneva must have been fun!! I was always a big fan of his. I remember John Martin's "Indy on a Shoestring Team", his term, not mine. Great bunch here, full of fun and passion for all things Indy. You and Old Calhoun should have a great time together as he's somewhat of an Indy Insider too.
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Dec 20, 2008 9:10:23 GMT -5
Post by dale on Dec 20, 2008 9:10:23 GMT -5
Welcome! 2009 will be my 38th consecutive Indianapolis 500. I remember all those you mentioned well. Thank you for your efforts on the Carousel 1 cars. I enjoy each one and the all bring me fond memories of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
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new guy
Dec 20, 2008 14:11:45 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2008 14:11:45 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Professor...
Always room for more "Indy Motor Heads"
Best to you
Russ
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new guy
Dec 21, 2008 0:59:45 GMT -5
Post by indy on Dec 21, 2008 0:59:45 GMT -5
Design what? Bodies? Artwork? Everything? Very interesting!!
Great to have you - I'm sure you'll have an interesting perspective!
Jordan
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new guy
Dec 21, 2008 22:34:56 GMT -5
Post by professor on Dec 21, 2008 22:34:56 GMT -5
I do all the research, photos and measurements then translate into approx 150 part drawings.
All 4 views done the old fashion way on paper. I do not do the graphics.
Usually do the research at the Speedway but the latest 84 Penske was done from the car in the Penske museum in Phoenix. I have also have done work for Revell/Monogram on their slot cars.
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new guy
Dec 22, 2008 19:41:01 GMT -5
Post by sandysixtysfan on Dec 22, 2008 19:41:01 GMT -5
Hi and welcome aboard. Nice work on the Carousel Penske car. Whats coming in '09 from Carousel?
Sandy
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new guy
Dec 24, 2008 13:38:46 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2008 13:38:46 GMT -5
Great to have you here, and I look forward to you sharing your knowledge!
Mongo
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new guy
Dec 24, 2008 19:27:55 GMT -5
Post by herk56 on Dec 24, 2008 19:27:55 GMT -5
Welcome Professor! Bet you're glad to get off that island, altho you probably miss Ginger & Mary Ann - LOL! Were you at Syracuse when Sheldon won the USAC Dirt Car race? I made it to all of those races at the Moody Mile and they were some of the best races I've ever seen. Also was very impressed with the Grant King dirt modifieds, wish I could find one of those to restore! This is a great place for Indy info and inspiration.
Brian
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new guy
Dec 28, 2008 13:26:33 GMT -5
Post by professor on Dec 28, 2008 13:26:33 GMT -5
I can not comment on new products until announced but since 30 of 33 cars in the 1984 race were the same chassis, other versions are a good bet. There will also be another 70's Eagle this spring, a car you don't, if ever see in model form.
p.s. I prefer Ginger, bigger turbos!!!!
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