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American Eagle
On John Shomaker's 65th birthday he asked me to post this picture on another message board. He was so proud of his new car. So I am posting it again here in memory of John Shoemaker.

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03-09-2008, 03:58 PM
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Re: American Eagle
Thanks Randy
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03-09-2008, 04:16 PM
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Re: American Eagle
Found my new Avatar! Thx Randy! Godspeed Mr. Shoe!
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03-09-2008, 06:16 PM
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Re: American Eagle
R.I.P. John. He was a master craftsman. That car was trick.
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03-09-2008, 09:29 PM
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Re: American Eagle
Whoa, Randy...that hurts as much as it feels good.
RIP..Mr. Shoemaker
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03-09-2008, 09:42 PM
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Re: American Eagle
Thanks. Fronm the patial photo I was of it I was wondering if it was a re-creation of the Keeting and Clayton car. This is even better! I'd like to post this on my site i'n memory of a fine gentleman.
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03-09-2008, 09:45 PM
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Re: American Eagle
what a sweet lookin piece
thanks RG
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03-10-2008, 09:01 AM
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Re: American Eagle
Thanks for posting the pic again Randy. John had every right to be proud of that car, it looked like a beauty. I know he has been around a long time, but I remember him from the early days of Pro Comp, which is still one of my all-time favorite classes and eras in drag racing. I believe I read he was instrumental in the formation of that class.
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03-10-2008, 10:32 AM
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Re: American Eagle
Thanks Randy. That is a great looking car.
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03-10-2008, 11:38 AM
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Re: American Eagle
I got to know John quite well while crewing with Blanchard. I was at the track and was at the first exit when he came through. I'm still having a hard time getting through the loss. John was a great person! Thanks randy for the photo!
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03-10-2008, 01:22 PM
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Re: American Eagle
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich Bailey
Thanks. Fronm the patial photo I was of it I was wondering if it was a re-creation of the Keeting and Clayton car. This is even better! I'd like to post this on my site i'n memory of a fine gentleman.
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The color scheme certainly evokes memories of those awesome California Charger cars of the 70's. Thanks for sharing Randy.
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03-10-2008, 02:09 PM
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Re: American Eagle
Thanks Randy, Thats How I Want To Remember John. RIP My Friend.
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03-12-2008, 10:11 PM
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Re: American Eagle
thanks randy for that pic
that car was beautiful and will be remembered
jason richey's crew had the american eagle t-shirts on sunday when they were running
r.i.p john you will be missed
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03-13-2008, 06:05 PM
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Re: American Eagle
It hurts just as badly today as it did last Saturday.
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