The Passing of Randy Haapla

[glofria]

He had quite a collection for memorabilia in his private museum. There's speculation as to what will become it. here is his website showing the collection:

randysdragracingmuseum.com is a custom short domain

 

[J. S.]

That collection is really beyond belief. Wow. So much stuff. I wonder how in the world he ends up with such things as NHRA Championship rings, and NHRA Walley trophies. Who would sell those items?? And what appears to be entire complete Funny Cars.

Sadly, since he died before disposing of all of it, or making sure it all goes intact to a good home, the family will no doubt sell it over 2 or 3 days by scattering it to the winds at auction. Such is the fate for all of our "stuff" that all of us collect, unless we cut loose on our things before we drop dead. Something to think about.....

 

[z28]

That collection is really beyond belief. Wow. So much stuff. I wonder how in the world he ends up with such things as NHRA Championship rings, and NHRA Walley trophies. Who would sell those items?? And what appears to be entire complete Funny Cars.

Sadly, since he died before disposing of all of it, or making sure it all goes intact to a good home, the family will no doubt sell it over 2 or 3 days by scattering it to the winds at auction. Such is the fate for all of our "stuff" that all of us collect, unless we cut loose on our things before we drop dead. Something to think about.....

you can find Superbowl rings for sale so NHRA Championship rings doesn't suprise me. Hope all that stuff goes to a good place.

 

[glofria]

That collection is really beyond belief. Wow. So much stuff. I wonder how in the world he ends up with such things as NHRA Championship rings, and NHRA Walley trophies. Who would sell those items?? And what appears to be entire complete Funny Cars.

Sadly, since he died before disposing of all of it, or making sure it all goes intact to a good home, the family will no doubt sell it over 2 or 3 days by scattering it to the winds at auction. Such is the fate for all of our "stuff" that all of us collect, unless we cut loose on our things before we drop dead. Something to think about.....

Gonna venture a guess and say Mr. Haapla was big into charity auctions.

 

[Cliff]

Maybe think of donating stuff to DRAW. At least you know that racers & race fans will buy your items and the $ will go to a good cause.

 

[Headerfire]

A couple of those Force cars look like 2000s paint schemes on '97 bodies.

 

[Notch1320]

When Gilby ran his series of Jungle tribute cars early 2000s Randy, who evidently fell in love with the red car with Pam on the side, called Gilby and made him an offer he couldn't refuse and Bob sold him the body. We spent two days building a crate to protect it from damage and Randy sent a service to transport it from NC to California. Don't know how much the total cost was but it was a lot, evidently Randy had a lot of $$$, wonder where he got his money?

 

[Notch1320]

Just found this, Randy with Wayne Jesel.

 

[glofria]

Here a bit of his story from a local newspaper some 6 years-ago. This may explain much of his collection.

LAKE ELSINORE: Hot rod honcho to help city stage car show

When Lake Elsinore City Hall honchos decided to revive the tradition of Main Street car shows, it figured Randy Haapala would be involved. If there is a Hot Rod Valhalla, Haapala will be in it. The…

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