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Oeditpus Rex

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12. Yeah, I think that Steve guy

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #11)

Sat Sep 6, 2025, 10:56 PM

Sep 2025

who announced every NHRA and AHRA event for like 50 years (or, so it seemed) hung that on her. And then sponsors hashad her posing for ads and posters in pink hot pants and the like.

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In keeping with my refusal to engage in politics, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2025 OP

Before my time, i'm afraid n/t gay texan Sep 2025 #1

In the late '60's and early '70's, there were several 1/4 wheel standers at NHRA sponsored events, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2025 #2

I remember both of those Oeditpus Rex Sep 2025 #4

There were several wheel standers at the time, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2025 #7

Oh, I was thinking 'Hemi Under Glass' Oeditpus Rex Sep 2025 #9

In the mid-60s, my friend from 2 doors over was Bob Riggle's nephew... GReedDiamond Sep 2025 #16

Fond memories for us gearheads,... Wuddles440 Sep 2025 #3

I'm old enough, all right, soldierant Sep 2025 #5

Yep. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2025 #6

Yes, Funny Cars and Top Fuel were my passion back in the day, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2025 #8

I am not aware of any around here. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2025 #17

And don't forget 'The Mongoose' Oeditpus Rex Sep 2025 #10

Tom, "The Mongoose" McEwen!!! MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2025 #11

Yeah, I think that Steve guy Oeditpus Rex Sep 2025 #12

It is soooo nice being able to talk to fellow gearheads here on DU without the politics. MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2025 #13

Good for your choice. But as a non-whatever-gearhead-is, I'm without your valuable UTUSN Sep 2025 #14

I feel your frustrations, MarineCombatEngineer Sep 2025 #15

'Gearhead': Oeditpus Rex Sep 2025 #20

I remember that. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2025 #19

I did not forget. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2025 #18