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Subject: Re: Austin Raceway Park

Author: John Mason

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12:08:%####/11/06 Sat In reply to: Dana Cox 's message, "Re: Austin Raceway Park" on 02:12:%####/26/02 Fri I knew your father well along with many of his "running buddies". He,along with August Hartkopf,Fred Rowsey,Linford McLemore,Joe Angel & others. I'm 64 yrs. old & with the knowledge & spirit left by the likes of your Dad, I'm building what is probably my last racecar (sort of a "social security special"). I've been in touch with one of your Dad's good friends (Kenneth Wilson) who lives in Dale Tx. just outside Austin. He's in the phonebook. Perhaps you would give him a ring someday...it could be a hoot. I've lived in the New Braunfels area for about 18 yrs.,& survived a liver transplant,grown "older"& am just happy to "be here". Rest assured when I fire up & start to race my lil' pro street hot rod next spring, I'll be thinking of "the good ol' days" & your Pop. Keep the Faith; John Mason jmason17@satx.rr.com [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Author: MistyMcLemore [Edit]

Date Posted: 02:19:%####/10/07 Sat Hi John, I was curious to see if there was any info. on the net about my dad, Linford McLemore.I saw your post that you knew him.He died in October 1973 when I was 5 months old. I have no memories of him, only pictures.It makes me happy that there are others that still remember him after all these years.Thank-you.I'm glad that you are doing well and wish you the best.If you or anyone else out there that knew him and maybe would tell me some stories, I would love it.E-mail at the above address-Misty McLemore [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Misty McLemore [Edit]	Date Posted: 03:32:%####/11/07 Sun My e-mail didn't show on the post, so here it is....mclemoregoffyahoo.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Wayne Clawson [Edit]

Date Posted: 12:04:%####/15/07 Mon Misty, I knew Linford very well. Began racing with Linford in the late 50's when he raced the yellow 37 or 38 Chevy, went to Green Valley to the AHRA Nationals (1960 or 61). Six of us stayed in a old travel trailer. I slep out side on a cot and some of the guys got up early and moved my cot, with me still in it, to the starting line. Was I surprised when I woke. Linford then moved to B/Roaster and held the AHRA ET record for two years (10:71). Then moved to A/Gas Dragster. Blown Olds. I believe it was 1965 or 66 AHRA Nationals at Green Valley when he blew the engine and had a hole in the side of the block about 6 inches round. I lost touch with Linford about then, moved out of Austin and he and I also had a disagreement about an engine I purchased from him. We traveled many many miles togrether racing all over Texas, Arziona, LA. and N. Mex. from the late 50's to the mid 60's. Had a lot of good times. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Tammy McLemore (Linford McLemore's daughter) [Edit]	Date Posted: 23:46:%####/09/09 Fri Hi,,,,I am Tammy McLemore. I am Linford Earl McLemores daughter. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]