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a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends #1699750 11/16/14 08:04 PM 11/16/14 08:04 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,362 Out of the State of Confusion blue_stocker OP pro stock
blue_stocker OP pro stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,362 Out of the State of Confusion	check this out and consider how truly blessed we are AND how we can bless and help those around us... I found this link on Craigslist but that led to this great story... enjoy and be encouraged! http://geocities.ws/doclavinder http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/4697087774.html Just as a side-note... for you who don't see my perspective of 'not-so-disabled': when people have physical problems, we who might not are 'disabled' physically can sometimes be disabled mentally, defeating ourselves, been there myself. This story of 'Doc' and his friends is one that brings the truth of real friendship home! Please read the entire story, thanks.

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: blue_stocker] #1699751 11/16/14 10:08 PM 11/16/14 10:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,082 St. Paul , Mn. tubtar master
tubtar master Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,082 St. Paul , Mn.	That's a darn nice looking Rambler.

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: blue_stocker] #1699752 11/17/14 10:55 AM 11/17/14 10:55 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually B BradH Taking time off to work on my car
BradH Taking time off to work on my car B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually	There was a story on Doc and The Severely Disabled Chicken Coop in one of the drag racing magazines many years ago.

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: BradH] #1699753 11/17/14 03:20 PM 11/17/14 03:20 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 408 Nelsonville , Ohio D Duster3105 mopar
Duster3105 mopar D Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 408 Nelsonville , Ohio	Wow! At my Rheumatologists, there is a young lady that has had Juvenile RA since she was 3, she was the one who coached/mentored me when I was diagnosed and sitting in OSU Rheumatology feeling sorry.for myself, she is one of the strongest people I have ever had the privilege to be friends with. I still work everyday and race when i can afford to. I owe a lot to this young lady.

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: Duster3105] #1699754 11/17/14 04:16 PM 11/17/14 04:16 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,271 Vista, California 6 67Satty pro stock
67Satty pro stock 6 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,271 Vista, California	Cool story, thanks!

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: 67Satty] #1699755 11/17/14 06:48 PM 11/17/14 06:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,489 Minnesota Hemi_Joel master
Hemi_Joel master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,489 Minnesota	The guy had it ruff, but did whatever it took to race. Very inspirational! [img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img] 31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: blue_stocker] #1699756 11/17/14 08:29 PM 11/17/14 08:29 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	I remember reading about the dude in national dragster when he was racing. RIP How many of us can say our car was in the Peterson museum for 10 years?

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: Challenger 1] #1699757 11/18/14 12:29 PM 11/18/14 12:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,128 Salt Lake City C camastomcat top fuel
camastomcat top fuel C Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,128 Salt Lake City	I was fortunate enough to know Doc, and race with him. Hes very good, and a good guy to boot. He is missed.

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: BradH] #1699758 11/18/14 11:12 PM 11/18/14 11:12 PM
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 4,457 Washington M madscientist master
madscientist master M Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 4,457 Washington	I was told RA is not for sissy's. I proved that wrong Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston

Re: a story of a not-so-disabled racer and his friends [Re: madscientist] #1699759 11/19/14 04:50 PM 11/19/14 04:50 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA P Polarapete top fuel
Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	I used to do a little racing against a man named Dave Moore in the early '80s both at Bremerton and Pacific Raceways (then known as SIR). As long as I have known him he has been in a wheelchair and drove his car with hand controls. He used to drive a '68 Barracuda to the track, jack it up and put on the slicks, drop the exhaust and then climb in the car and beat me every time. He did it all by himself. I have attached a photo of his latest ride, a sweet Duster with a 5.7 Hemi. He engineered it and his BIL, Tom Shrum, built it. The picture was taken at Bremerton a couple years back. Just shows you what a little determination can do 8336070-DaveMoore2011.jpg (41 downloads) 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

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