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Zink Racer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Spokane WA
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Racing a personal legend
As the days get a bit longer, the racing season seems closer to reality. This year will be special for me due to the fact that I bought one of my best friend's last race car over the winter from his family and will soon be prepping it for this season. Bruce started like I did in Formula Vees with his buddies more than a dozen years ago. He passed last October after a fierce battle with a very rare form of leukemia. I met this crew in 2008 when I began vintage racing and they became some of my best friends. We raced together, cycled together, ate and drank together, I met my wife through them, they've become a big part of my life. Bruce was often the glue that held this group of friends together. I'm honored to be able to continue developing Bruce's 914-4 and hopefully honor his legacy of being a gentleman on the track and a good friend to those who are part of this community. The #20 was his first race car, an RCA Formula Vee. The cars in our club carry this sticker as a small remembrance of Bruce who did so much for his friends, family and fellow racers. RIP Bruce!
 
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Jerry 1964 356, 1983 911 SC/Carrera Franken car, 1974 914 Bumblebee, a couple of other 914's in various states of repair |
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01-23-2016, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: los angeles, CA.
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So sorry for the loss of your friend, Jerry. What an awesome car.
My dad was also Bruce, so you have two well cared for cars from Bruces. 
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01-23-2016, 07:28 AM
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Zink Racer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Spokane WA
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Thanks Denis and your Dad's car is much loved. Peggy absolutely adores it as do I.
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Jerry 1964 356, 1983 911 SC/Carrera Franken car, 1974 914 Bumblebee, a couple of other 914's in various states of repair |
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01-23-2016, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cridersville, OH
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Sorry for the loss.
Looks like you have a great history already with the car and may you help to write more with it. Duke Zink (I'm a 69 Zink lol)
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01-23-2016, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Fla panhandle / Roaming in my motorhome
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What a fine write up about your friend Jerry. I'm sure it will bring you an extra measure of satisfaction and pleasure to be keeping Bruce's car on track and still a presents within your club. Or as would be said here Ohana ( extended family )
And its a worthy goal to continue his kind spirit in your use of the car. If I get back up your way soon I'll be sure to look for the yeller 914 at the vintage events. I think I'd enjoy your crew! Cheers Richard Has your FV. Found a new home yet? Not sure how it would fit towing behind the 911, behind the motorhome Last edited by tevake; 01-23-2016 at 08:48 AM.. |
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Great post. Best of luck!
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