Hey all,

Really new here. Great to see so many ppl who are into the same thing as I am. However wonderin if ANYONE knows Eric Medlen's middle name? My wife and I just found out we are going to have our first child after a long 3 years of trying. This might just be a great way to remember Eric and to have our baby named after him. Thanx in advance all.

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Thats a great tribute Matt....wish I knew the answer. I don't believe he had one, after searching online.

Luckily, there are people more intelligent on the situation up here.

Good Luck!

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wish you had put this question up earlier I was at a local rodeo yesterday first one I been to in years, but thats another story, any how I happen to see alot of old friends on in particular that was a mutual friend to both myself and Eric, That I hadnt seen since his funneral, he has know Eric since grade school, and I am sure would have had the answer to your question.

Hello Matt,

I have forwarded you question to John Medlen and here is his answer:

Eric John Medlen is his name and he as well as I would be honored to have someone name a child with any part of his name...and thank everyone for thinking of that.

Hope this helped you out and congratulations DAD!!

Why was this titled "Stoopid Question"?

What a wonderful tribute to Eric! Congrats!

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Matt- that is such a loving, thoughtful and respectful thing to do.

Your boy will be honored to know the origins of his middle name some day.

-90% Jimmy

PS - congratulations on your new unborn baby! I hope it is a male, just because the female version of john is, uh, ummmm?

that would be Johnette!!!

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Nope, I'm pretty sure it would be Suzie

Or Johnna or Jhonnie, Johnnie is my bankers name.

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John would work too, my wife's great grandmother was John Ann.

You never know what those Texas folks will name their kids.

Matt, that sounds like a great idea. Congrats to you and your wife.

Rapid

PS, Sean I just was looking at your avatar,,,,don't you feel a little out of place being a funnycar guy with that Pipe Rack for an avatar?? It was good seeing you again at the MM.

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hahah well Randy,
I was turning wrenches on that car, I was dragster dude first,I do miss the pressure of an NHRA National event, But I am having way too much FUN with the funny car.
Although I am having trouble working around those damn funny car headers.

Lol, I really dont know why I posted this as "Stoopid Question" guess its something I say. First off I really want to say thanx to all of you for postin with your well wishes! I know a lot of ppl go many years without having kids and trying and it really sux. 3 doesn't seem like much but finally a blessing for us. Second thanks to Gerda, I have no connection with any of the members of the NHRA so no means of talking to any of them, and a special thanks to John Medlen. Your son was a great inspiration to many people including me, and I would be honored and privileged to have my "hope to be son" carry a name after you and Eric. Thanks again to all and I will do my best to keep everyone updated as things move along!

-DOBBINS

"Hoping for a Johnathan Thomas Dobbins"

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try goin from FC to TF....you know how much longer of a walk it is to get around the front of the car?!?!?!

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What an awesome gesture Matt! And congratulations on the little one!

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