Pro drivers real jobs .
This is a discussion on Pro drivers real jobs . within the NHRA forum, part of the Pit Area category; The pro drivers become well known for drag racing but ive allways wondered what they do as a trade what ...
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11-23-2006, 02:05 AM
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Pro drivers real jobs .
The pro drivers become well known for drag racing but ive allways wondered what they do as a trade what they were trained in before they went drag racing full time? So I thought i'd start this thread to see if anyone knows .
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11-23-2006, 09:13 AM
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John Force - Truck driver
Jason Line - Mechanic Greg Anderson - Tuner/Mechanic
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Bob Doug - 2006 & Greg - 2007 The Real Champs
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11-23-2006, 09:41 AM
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Tommy Johnson, Jr. - race car driver
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11-23-2006, 12:08 PM
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Jack Beckman was an elevator repair man before teaching at Hawley school!
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11-23-2006, 12:28 PM
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Gary Densham = Teacher
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Mr. Jean #7897 Comp. Old Comp Racer
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11-23-2006, 01:34 PM
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John Force - Truck driver Jason Line - Mechanic Greg Anderson - Tuner/Mechanic Tommy Johnson, Jr. - race car driver Jack Beckman - elevator repair man Gary Densham = Teacher
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Bob Doug - 2006 & Greg - 2007 The Real Champs
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11-23-2006, 01:40 PM
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John Force - Truck driver
Jason Line - Mechanic Greg Anderson - Tuner/Mechanic Tommy Johnson, Jr. - race car driver Jack Beckman - elevator repair man Gary Den sham = Teacher Jim Dunn- Fireman Bob Glidden- Ford dealership mechanic (duh) Kenny Bernstein- Wrecker service\ Restaurant owner Blaine & Alan Johnson- Dairymen\farmers
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11-23-2006, 02:09 PM
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Dave Grubnic used to grind all of my cams when he worked for the McGees.
Jay
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11-23-2006, 02:43 PM
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Del Worsham= Kid
If my memory serves me correctly, the first thing that Del ever drove was a nitro funny car. I seem to remember him being only 16. Anyone else remember?
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11-23-2006, 03:07 PM
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Mike Ashley--Mortgage Broker
Max Naylor --UPS Jim Head --Civil Engineer, has his own company Jim Yates ---owned auto parts stores & recently sold them Gary Scelzi --he and his brothers own a truck body biz
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11-23-2006, 03:47 PM
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John Force - Truck driver
Jason Line - Mechanic Greg Anderson - Tuner/Mechanic Tommy Johnson, Jr. - race car driver Jack Beckman - elevator repair man Gary Den sham = Teacher Jim Dunn- Fireman Bob Glidden- Ford dealership mechanic (duh) Kenny Bernstein- Wrecker service\ Restaurant owner Blaine & Alan Johnson- Dairymen\farmers Mike Ashley--Mortgage Broker Max Naylor --UPS Jim Head --Civil Engineer, has his own company Jim Yates ---owned auto parts stores & recently sold them Gary Scelzi --he and his brothers own a truck body biz Tim Wilkerson - Owned gas stations/service centers
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11-23-2006, 04:27 PM
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John Force - Truck driver
Jason Line - Mechanic Greg Anderson - Tuner/Mechanic Tommy Johnson, Jr. - race car driver Jack Beckman - elevator repair man Gary Den sham = Teacher Jim Dunn- Fireman Bob Gladden- Ford dealership mechanic (duh) Kenny Bernstein- Wrecker service\ Restaurant owner Blaine & Alan Johnson- Dairymen\farmers Mike Ashley--Mortgage Broker Max Naylor --UPS Jim Head --Civil Engineer, has his own company Jim Yates ---owned auto parts stores & recently sold them Gary Scelzi --he and his brothers own a truck body biz Tim Wilkerson - Owned gas stations/service centers Angelle Sampey---Registered Nurse Karen Stoffer---Operations and Statistical Manager at GE (or something like that)
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#13
11-23-2006, 05:11 PM
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pretty sure worsham was at least 20
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11-23-2006, 05:58 PM
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Jerry Bickel
Would you mind if I submitted a chassis builder?
Jerry Bickel - Service Manager at Troy (MO) Motors...a Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Cadillac dealership. Jerry was in his early 20's and running the entire shop. My dad bought those big 70's Caddy's from that dealership, and Jerry was already a star. As a side note, I bought a new '78 Trans Am 4-speed car there and wore it out on the streets and at the old St. Louis International Raceway. Jerry was an awesome guy and really took care of me...as did that never ending (!) Pontiac warrenty! Jerry's always been a super star...now it's on the national stage! Way ta' go Jerry!!!
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11-23-2006, 06:34 PM
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Don Prudhomme - car painter
Warren Johnson - mechanic Tommy Ivo - actor Bob Muravez (Floyd Lippencotte Jr.) - appliance repair (still is) Don Garlits - mechanic Chris Karamasines - shop owner Kenny Bernstein - (before wrecker/restaurant) sold clothes at Dad's store There's lots more out there but the memory is playing tricks. One interesting thing to note...practically all of the named superstars (both here and in previous posts)...got to the top without a lot of startup money. Kinda belies the old adage that you have to be rich to start with. Sure does help tho!!! Happy Thanksgiving all. MaC
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