I met Tony many years ago at big midget race in vegas on the half mile dirt track ( he ran lightning fast and won ) went to meet him in pits that night and was so impressed how he treated fans and was so humble, he is a true living legend , I told him he had the stuff to be great in NASCAR, he smiled and said I hope your rightwonder if garret (cleetus) asked tony to participate in this race when they were in bradenton?
of all the crazy responsibilities tony has in his life, and he makes time to do this @ IRP. that says something about both of them.
he just purchased an airstrip and land a few miles east of bradenton dragstrip/freedom factory.
he is the real deal; makes extremely smart moves in what he does and what he promotes.
what is not to love about watching those crown vics race. every bit as exciting as nascar.
They've been trying to put this deal together since last year's INDY 800 event. (and maybe before that) Cleetus had a car ready for Tony to race last year but it didn't work out.wonder if garret (cleetus) asked tony to participate in this race when they were in bradenton?
of all the crazy responsibilities tony has in his life, and he makes time to do this @ IRP. that says something about both of them.
he (garret) just purchased an airstrip and land a few miles east of bradenton dragstrip/freedom factory.
he is the real deal; makes extremely smart moves in what he does and what he promotes.
what is not to love about watching those crown vics race. every bit as exciting as nascar.
Nunzio Valerie's A/F funny car.I see that Tommy Johnson Jr. is competing in TA/FC. Does anyone know who he's driving for?
Tony won TAD and Maddi Gordon won TAFC.
Congrats to both!
Alan
This was considered a regional Div. 3 race for the alky classes.what was this div. 3 race @ IRP? alcohol cars only? tony driving mcphillips car? just for this one race?
congrats to maddi gordon