Posted By: bobbyb
Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 02:26 PM
Does anyone know what Darrel Alderman is doing these days? Just wondering. 
Darrel Alderman?
Posted By: 05dakota
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 03:30 PM
i think he owns/runs a construction company.
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Re: Darrel Alderman? *DELETED* - 08/03/09 06:49 PM
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Re: Darrel Alderman? *DELETED* - 08/03/09 06:57 PM
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Posted By: BDS871Cuda
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 07:03 PM
Quote:I think he is taking it easy.
Does anyone know what Darrel Alderman is doing these days? Just wondering.
His hot looking daughter had a baby a few
years back, so he is enjoying his grandchild.
Posted By: Mancini Racing
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 08:16 PM
He slipped quietly from the limelight of Pro Stock about 5 -6 years ago and is concentrating on his construction business.
Being his former PR guy (1999-2000), I have great memories of working with him and Scott G. in the NHRA travelling circus.
- David H.
Being his former PR guy (1999-2000), I have great memories of working with him and Scott G. in the NHRA travelling circus.
- David H.
Posted By: 68Fastback
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 08:21 PM
Darrel is human and have faults like the rest of us but what makes him different he could drive and no matter his faults he was/is a gentlemen and Pro Stock is better for having him. My 
Posted By: RodStRace
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 08:26 PM
Any stories you'd like to share, David H.?
Posted By: Hemiroid
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 08:27 PM
Quote:
Darrel is human and have faults like the rest of us but what makes him different he could drive and no matter his faults he was/is a gentlemen and Pro Stock is better for having him. My
Darrel was always pleasant, even when things weren't going his way. A true gentleman and a class act.
Posted By: Mancini Racing
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 08:50 PM
I do but they would not be suitable for this forum....
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Re: Darrel Alderman? *DELETED* - 08/03/09 11:06 PM
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Posted By: toddd
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 11:14 PM
Well said Gus.
These cheap shots get old after week after week....
These cheap shots get old after week after week....
Posted By: BloFish
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 11:15 PM
Posted By: Michael
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 11:17 PM
He's a gentleman indeed!!! 
Posted By: cudadoug
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 11:24 PM
Quote:
Does anyone know what Darrel Alderman is doing these days? Just wondering.
DOING TIME I would guess. JUST KIDDING! Calm down you guys! Couldn't resist that one...LOL !
Darrel's paid whatever dues he needed to and should be respected for the contributions he made to PS racing and the Mopar Brand!
Carry on...
Posted By: GOLDENCOMMANDO
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 11:48 PM
Behold, Excaliber....
Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 11:53 PM
I have that Model Car with Transporter Die Cast..
Signed by Darrell.
Chris..
Signed by Darrell.
Chris..
Posted By: plasticfantastic
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/03/09 11:56 PM
Quote:
Well said Gus.
These cheap shots get old after week after week....
you mean, WEAK after WEAK... people need to learn new material, this stuff they throw up is weak.
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Posted By: VernMotor
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 12:09 AM
He was always very nice.. met him many times.. Have a picture of him with my wife he had his arm around her.. she did't want to wash her shoulder for week !..we thould the world of him..very nice guy.
Posted By: ChrisJohnston669
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 12:10 AM
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!
Posted By: sixpakdodge
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 12:34 AM
Quote:
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.
Posted By: wheelsup68dart
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 12:51 AM
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.
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.
Posted By: Prostock
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 12:52 AM
Quote:Quote:I think he is taking it easy.
Does anyone know what Darrel Alderman is doing these days? Just wondering.
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.
Posted By: 1_WILD_RT
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 02:54 AM
Quote: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..Quote:
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!
Posted By: SomeCarGuy
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 05:22 AM
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.
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.
Posted By: sixpakx
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 10:49 AM
Quote:i agree
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.
Posted By: MIKES_DUSTER
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 02:20 PM
Anyone stop in and say Hi??? I would!!! How old is he now?? 50 or so??
Posted By: Garceau
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 02:36 PM
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.
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.
Posted By: Evil Spirit
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 02:54 PM
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.
Posted By: wyoming
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 03:44 PM
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.
Posted By: 72blubird
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/04/09 05:37 PM
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
Posted By: Hurst390
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/05/09 02:13 PM
Super nice guy...
Posted By: Gavin
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/07/09 09:13 PM
Still have my 'Exide Edge' T-shirt from the 80's
DA
DA
Posted By: dvw
Re: Darrel Alderman? - 08/09/09 02:37 AM
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
Doug