Sad news

[ProStockJunkie]

I have just learned that Paul Blevins passed away some time between Monday night and Tuesday morning. I have no further information on this at this time, but will post it as soon as I do.

God Speed Paul.

 

[Nunz]

Wow, another big name gone. RIP Paul.

 

[Dave]

Not another one, so sorry to hear this. My best to his friends and family.

Dave

 

[johnny]

They made Corvettes cool drag cars for me. Godspeed.

 

[ProStockJunkie]

It's starting to get a little lonely for the rest of us, with so many friends from the good old days passing.

 

[joe fuchita]

Thanks Jackee for letting us know. As long as I can remember, I've been followoing pro stocks, esp. Chevys. Blevins was one of my favorites in the late '70's. The Vegas were popular back then, which included Jenkins, Schafiraff and the refrigerator white Vega of Paul Blevins. Those were the good ol days and I'm glad I got to meet Paul at the OMS. Joe

 

[Prestaged]

Paul was one of my favorite early Pro Stock racers, along with Ron Hutter and Da Grump. His cars were always white, always spotless and always fast. RIP and thanks for the memories.

 

[DrRocket]

Shoot. Another pioneer gone. RIP Paul!

Paul Blevins pulling the wheels!!

 

[joe fuchita]

Before SRL cameras, I relied on my Kodak box camera:

 

[yoda]

Good old pics- those are some nice memories of that little white Vega...

R.I.P. Paul

 

[ProStockJunkie]

NHRA News: Former Indy, world Modified champ, Pro Stock racer Blevins dies (4/23/2008)

Rest in Peace, my friend.

 

[RacerRose]

Way too young to remember him, but heard plenty of him from Dad's days of war racing in Division 1 Modified Eliminator.

 

[merc49]

Very cool shot of the Nomad. Thanks. All our fallen heroes will be remembered.

 

[marlin]

sorry to read this news..


R I P............. Paul Blevins

 

[Percboy]

Bummer, been using him and Grump for icon for a while.

 

[ProStockJunkie]

I've been living in 'tech support' hell since last week. Sorry for not providing more information about Paul, but some days I've spent 6-7 hours with support people for one reason or another. The good news is that I think I may have cracked the Indian accent code, having had so many conversations with 'off shore' tech reps. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

I will call Joe Scotto in a little bit, to find out if there is more information.

Thanks for the pictures guys. Those were the best days of drag racing. Sorry everyone couldn't have experienced them.