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Re: Darrel Alderman? #427213
08/03/09 08:10 PM
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I remember when I was a lot younger. probably 10 or so. I was able to talk to darrel. like an actual conversation. How many racers will stand there and talk to some lil snot nosed kid in a mopar shirt lol!

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #427214
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I remember when I was a lot younger. probably 10 or so. I was able to talk to darrel. like an actual conversation. How many racers will stand there and talk to some lil snot nosed kid in a mopar shirt lol!




I had the same experience when I was that age. Scott Geoffrion was just as nice.

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: sixpakdodge] #427215
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He was a stand up guy. Back in the day I drove out to Topeka to watch the Nationals out there. Drove my 1970 Dart out there. Looked good from a distance kinda car red, scoops and a black tail stripe. His rig passed me in Indianapolis and the whole rig honked as they passed me. Got into Ohio and pulled off at a truck stop and low and behold they were there. The whole crew shot the crap with me for a bit and I don't know why, but Darrell was there I don't know why he was there, but he took the time to say Hi and how he was impressed with my car and that I would drive it 12 hours to a race.

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: BDS871Cuda] #427216
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Does anyone know what Darrel Alderman is doing these days? Just wondering.


I think he is taking it easy.
His hot looking daughter had a baby a few
years back, so he is enjoying his grandchild.




LOL...Dara now has two children, Henry and Cooper. She is an attorney and lives in Washington, DC.

As stated, he and his son Chase are very busy with their business.

Below is Darrell and his grandson Henry.

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: sixpakdodge] #427217
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I remember when I was a lot younger. probably 10 or so. I was able to talk to darrel. like an actual conversation. How many racers will stand there and talk to some lil snot nosed kid in a mopar shirt lol!




I had the same experience when I was that age. Scott Geoffrion was just as nice.


I agree Darrel always made time for the fans... Scott too... Funny thing I first talked to Scott when he was working for WJ...He was the only person in the WJ area that had anything that even resembled a smile... Bob Glidden always seemed to have time for his fans as well..

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #427218
08/04/09 01:22 AM
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They must be doing pretty good, I blow by their place in the RR every few days. They built a new shed to house more equipment this summer. It is out near the Fleming County line.

Bobby does own the gas station/liquor store by the interstate.

I'm glad DA escaped from the drug cesspool/whirlpool that is in eastern KY. Very easy to get sucked in and counting those that are on the outside of it is far easier than counting those in the middle of the crap. So good for him.


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Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: SomeCarGuy] #427219
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They must be doing pretty good, I blow by their place in the RR every few days. They built a new shed to house more equipment this summer. It is out near the Fleming County line.

Bobby does own the gas station/liquor store by the interstate.

I'm glad DA escaped from the drug cesspool/whirlpool that is in eastern KY. Very easy to get sucked in and counting those that are on the outside of it is far easier than counting those in the middle of the crap. So good for him.


i agree

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: sixpakx] #427220
08/04/09 10:20 AM
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Anyone stop in and say Hi??? I would!!! How old is he now?? 50 or so??

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: MIKES_DUSTER] #427221
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Back in 91 or 92 I was a huge DA fan. I really liked him and he was winning so as a kid of about 17 that was important.

During the fuel cars running at Indy I went down to the pits. Nobody was in there, 4s were brand new, and nobody wanted to miss it. DA was sitting on the step of his trailer eating lunch, I was standing at the ropes. He said hi and asked if I wanted a closer look. I sure did, he took me through the car, got to look all over it, and through the trailer and everything. Was a great guy and very nice and hospitable to me.

Joe Lepone also let me into his trailer and showed me around.

My father at the time was really pushing me to apply for a job on one of the teams. He said he would help with my expenses, and all they had to do was keep me around for the summer helping out. I of course was finally getting "some" and couldnt see travelling for nothing and busting my butt for no pay.....LOL - what a fool.

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: Garceau] #427222
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I met both Alderman and Geoffreon at Milan dragway at some event that they were booked at years ago, when the were still on the top of their popularity. Alderman was a very personable person and would talk to everybody and sign anything. Geoffreon - not so much - seemed to want to stay in the motorcoach as much as he could and would grudgingly sign stuff if he had to. Maybe he was having an off day, but he definately wasn't a people person that day.


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Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: Evil Spirit] #427223
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Darrell is a lot like the rest of us, he's made some bad mistakes, and done some very good things, his are magnified a bit more than mine, he was a heck of a driver, and from what I saw, overall a good friendly guy.

Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: wyoming] #427224
08/04/09 01:37 PM
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First meet him at Brainerd in the late 80s.
Had plenty time to talk on a Friday. Really loves racing and people...I am not happy what happened but am still a fan


What was I thinking....
Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: 72blubird] #427225
08/05/09 10:13 AM
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Super nice guy...


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Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: Hurst390] #427226
08/07/09 05:13 PM
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Re: Darrel Alderman? [Re: Gavin] #427227
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After his legal troubles back in the day I was told that part of sentencing was community service. A friend of mine got in touch with David Hutchins and asked about Darrel giving a talk at my sons elemetery school. They came to my sons school in Waterford Mi. Darrel talked to the kids about what had happened to him. I was there that day. Good talk. Both my sons listened and grew up straight arrow. Very nice guy. Talked to him several times at events after, he was always personable and had a few minutes for me.
Doug

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