Old Dragstrip Reunion

Yesterday Madonna and I went with Dennis's friend Dave up tp Botkins for a 50 year reunion for Pense's and Kettlersville Dragstrips. It was a beautiful day for a drive. There were about 300 old timers from days gone by swapping stories and pictures all afternoon. I met a few of my heroes from years gone by. Of course they didn't realize they were big stars to anyone but to a freshman in high shcool back around '62, some of these old fellows were pretty important. Madonna got to hear stories from other involved parties and found out her old man was telling the truth. She got to me the local legends and put faces with the crazy names she's always heard. Fellows like Fuzzy, Briar, Doc, Duckfoot and Brighteyes. Bill had a few of his old race cars there and even found the original Christmas tree from the old track at Sidney along with the big sign that used to be on the timing tower. I got to see some old friends from home that I hadn't seen in probably 40 years or more. There were quite a few times it was a little hard to hold back the tears knowing that some of the old farts didn't make it to be a part of this wonderful afternoon. Dennis was suposed to go but I guess work got in the way this past weekend. All three of us had a great time and were among the very last to leave. Anyone that is into racing from the early sixities and seventies sure missed a good time to set and talk (or listen) to some of the real greats in drag racing from this area.

Sounds like a cool time.

Yeah, they're going to have a big reunion for KilKare this January. Dennis's buddy Dave's been to a few. I might have to go this time.