Ok Guys and Gals, I need some help. Yesterday I was out at HRP with my dad running an index race. While we were in the lanes my dad ran into an old friend, Coleman Roddy. For those of you who dont know, Coleman is the 83 and 84 Comp Eliminator World Champion. The guy can drive the wheels off a race car.

Anyways, after he won the 84 championship he quit driving to help his dad run there business, R&R Auto in Port Arthur, TX. Well Mr Ed, Coleman's dad comes up and asks did we hear what happened? We said no and then he preceded to tell us. He said you know Coleman won the 83 and 84 Comp championships, the first person to win consecutive comp titles, he won 29 major races, including the prestigous Quaker State Cup, had tons of trophies, plaques, jackets, etc. and most importantly tons of pictures from there racing days and it was all at the car dealership. 2 weeks ago a pressure washer shorted out and caught the building on fire and burnt it to the ground.

I thought Mr Ed was going to cry. He said they only lost 10 cars in the fire but that dont matter to him, that those pictures and trophies and that Quaker State Cup meant everything in the world to him and now its all gone. The only thing they have is Coleman's championship ring b/c it was on his finger.

So, I'm putting out the word to all my racing friends. Please dig thru all your old racing photos especially if you were around Div 4 back in the early to mid 80's and see if you have any photos of Coleman or his cars. If you do, please let me know as I am going to start a collection. I would love to be able to give them some back. I heard that he contacted NHRA but they told him it was too long ago but I dont know if thats true or not. So please, help if you can. Even if it is just one photo.

Here's a bio on Coleman and the only picture I could find of one of his cars:

Museum of the Gulf Coast - Coleman Roddy

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...t/photo_10.htm

Local News: Port Arthur Family Will Rebuild After Business is Destroyed in Fire | port, destroyed, arthur - kfdm.com

I remember reading about Coleman in National Dragster many times in the 80's, but don't have any pictures, sorry.

FYI - The link to the picture doesn't seem to work?

Sorry about the link, try this one and go to page 4 to see the picture:

2002 Camaro Z28 - Freakishly Fast - GM High Tech Performance

Justin,

Sorry I do not have any pics to help out, but when you brought up the Quaker State cup, it reminded me of a story to tell. I was racing with Tommy Costales in 84. The final round of Super Gas at Indy that year had us against David Simmons. It is still considered one of the most crucial rounds in sportsman racing today. There was a difference of about 20 grand in payout for Tommy, as had Tommy won, he would of won the Quaker State cup knocking Coleman out. Not to mention the difference between winning Indy vs. runner-up. I believe NHRA.com has a story in the archives about it. I remember when we pulled to the water box seeing Coleman in the stands watching. Congrats to Coleman on his wins that year. You couldn't meet a nicer guy.

Sorry to hear of their misfortune and hope they rebuild soon.

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Really sorry to hear this. Here's one I've got. If I find more, I'll send them on.

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Someone needs to contact Dave Kommel or Auto Imagery and see what they've got.

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I forwarded this to Phil Burgess @ ND. Phil is a HUGE Comp guy as we all know, and i'm sure he's got some stuff (ON FILE!)

Timmah

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Thanks Guys. I really appreciate all the help.

So far I have about 6 pics and a tshirt. I appreciate everyone who's willing to give up there photos for Coleman. I have several more irons in the fire so hopefully they produce aswell.

Justin, check your pm's.