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July 24, 2009 at
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Posted By: SprintExaminer on June 29 2009 at 02:27:56 PM
Hey guys,
I'm working on a countdown of the greatest father-son (and sometimes grandfather) combos in sprint car and midget racing. I've come up with a list of candidates, but I'm sure that I'm blanking on a few obvious choices. My list (in no particular order) is below. If anyone can think of families that deserve to be added, I'd appreciate you putting your two cents in (and also who you think should be ranked where).
- Sheldon, Steve and Kraig Kinser
- Joe and Joey Saldana
- Sammy and Kevin Swindell
- Al Unser Sr. and Jr.
- Howard, Brent, Tim and Bud Kaeding
- Bubby and Tony Jones
- Duane and Pancho Carter
- Johnnie Parsons and Johnny Parsons
- Bill Vukovich, Bill Vukovich Jr. and Billy Vukovich III
- Tony Bettenhausen Sr., Gary Bettenhausen and Tony
Bettenhausen Jr.
- Doug, Jimmy and Danny Caruthers
- Parnelli, P.J. and Page Jones
- Don and Rich Vogler
- Jerry Richert Sr. and Jerry Richert Jr.
- Steve Smith and Stevie Smith
- Ron Shuman and Casey Shuman
- Bob Pankratz, Wally Pankratz and Wally Pankratz Jr.
Thanks for any feedback!
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Can,t forget about the the Tiners and Bradways out of california.
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July 24, 2009 at
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Merle Bettenhausen
Sammy Swindell's father (I'm spacing on the name).
Doesn't Wally Pankratz have a daughter who races?
Here's a bunch of Easterners. Mostly midgets, with a few sprints.
Nickie Fornoro and Drew & Nokie Fornoro
NEMA: Paul Stoehr and Russ & Greg Stoehr
NEMA: Bill Eldridge and Bob & Steve Eldridge
NEMA/ARDC: Johnn Mann and Billy Mann
NEMA/ARDC: Johnny Coy and Johnny Jr & Joey Coy
NEMA: Jeff Horn and Mike Horn
NEMA: Mike Luggelle and Paul Luggelle
Bob Santos (modifieds), Bob Santos Jr (modifieds), Bobby Santos III & Erica
Hank Rogers and Hank Rogers, Jr
Don Kreitz Sr and Don Kreitz Jr
Doug Craig and Doug Craig Jr
Bob Adamson Sr and Bob Adamson Jr
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July 24, 2009 at
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Posted By: jmartz11 on July 01 2009 at 01:33:56 PM
Sheldon Kinser is NOT Steves Father Bob Kinser is !
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Yes, but I believe Sheldon Jr drove for a while.
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July 24, 2009 at
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I just noted that we are supposed to be listing the GREATEST. I think the Fornoros, the Manns and the Rogers certainly should be in the running. See my list two messages up.
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July 24, 2009 at
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How about Keadings
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July 24, 2009 at
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Clark " Shorty" Templeman & Clark Templeman Jr.
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July 25, 2009 at
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Part 3 is up. To recap the list so far:
10. Bubby and Tony Jones
9. Steve and Stevie Smith
8. Sammy and Kevin Swindell
7. Bill Vukovich, Bill Vukovich Jr. and Billy Vukovich III
National Sprint Car & Midget Examiner
http://tinyurl.com/r4opgk
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July 28, 2009 at
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Rick Schmidt RIP Al Schmidt both ran IRA sprints and Badger midgets
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July 28, 2009 at
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How about Randy and Lucas Wolfe.
Bob and Dave Darland
Briscoe and his Son in Indiana, cant think of the kids name right now.
There are more as well. Neat Idea though.
Serving the Motorsports Industry since 1975!
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July 28, 2009 at
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sam, sammy, jeff ,kevin swindell
elmer , terry gray
bob , joe gillentine
lee , lee jr brewer
Curtis Davis
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July 28, 2009 at
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We're down to the Final Four. The fourth part is up, and honestly, this is where the decision making got really hard in terms of who to place where.
Check it out and let me know what you guys think. Thoughts on who might be left?
National Sprint Car & Midget Examiner
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Bob & Kent Christian
Sheldon & Sheldon Kinser Jr.
Leon, Jeff & Rocky Thickstun
Ron & Gary Fisher
Mike & Danny Smith
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July 29, 2009 at
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Don & Jack & Cody Hewitt
Sam & Sammy & Kevin Swindell
Rodney & Cole Duncan
Kelly & Kody Kinser
Kenny & Lee Jacobs
Local Flavor below (Ohio)
Jim & Mike, Matt Linder
Gug & Willie Keegan
Larry & Shane & Caleb Helms
Lee & Andy Potter
Darl & David & Josh Harrison
Ed & Brad Haudenschild
Chuck & Chad Wilson
Johnny & Tony Beaber
Rick & Ricky Ferkel
Benny & Brad Bowman
Charlie & Kevin Lee
Dwain & Steve Leiber
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July 29, 2009 at
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Buddy Taylor and Duane Taylor
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July 29, 2009 at
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The final installment is up. Please check out the last article, but I'll go ahead and run down the Top 10 here:
- Bob, Steve and Kraig Kinser
- Duane, Pancho and Dana Carter
- Tony Bettenhausen Sr., Tony Bettenhausen Jr. and Gary Bettenhausen
- Joe and Joey Saldana
- Howard, Brent, Bud and Tim Kaeding
- Johnnie and Johnny Parsons
- Bill Vukovich, Bill Vukovich Jr. and Billy Vukovich III
- Sammy and Kevin Swindell
- Steve and Stevie Smith
- Bubby and Tony Jones
What are your thoughts? You can make a real strong case for any of the top three to be No. 1. Looking back, I might reconsider flipping the Swindells and the Smiths, but that's a tough call. The two families who just missed out were the Yeleys (Cactus Jack and J.J.) and the Joneses (Parnelli, P.J. and Page).
National Sprint Car & Midget Examiner
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July 30, 2009 at
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Posted By: SprintExaminer on June 29 2009 at 02:27:56 PM
Hey guys,
I'm working on a countdown of the greatest father-son (and sometimes grandfather) combos in sprint car and midget racing. I've come up with a list of candidates, but I'm sure that I'm blanking on a few obvious choices. My list (in no particular order) is below. If anyone can think of families that deserve to be added, I'd appreciate you putting your two cents in (and also who you think should be ranked where).
- Sheldon, Steve and Kraig Kinser
- Joe and Joey Saldana
- Sammy and Kevin Swindell
- Al Unser Sr. and Jr.
- Howard, Brent, Tim and Bud Kaeding
- Bubby and Tony Jones
- Duane and Pancho Carter
- Johnnie Parsons and Johnny Parsons
- Bill Vukovich, Bill Vukovich Jr. and Billy Vukovich III
- Tony Bettenhausen Sr., Gary Bettenhausen and Tony
Bettenhausen Jr.
- Doug, Jimmy and Danny Caruthers
- Parnelli, P.J. and Page Jones
- Don and Rich Vogler
- Jerry Richert Sr. and Jerry Richert Jr.
- Steve Smith and Stevie Smith
- Ron Shuman and Casey Shuman
- Bob Pankratz, Wally Pankratz and Wally Pankratz Jr.
Thanks for any feedback!
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How about a father daughter team: Dick & Shawna Wilskey ?
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July 30, 2009 at
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you need to add Mike Beaber to the list along with Johnny and Tony
Richard and Andrew Palker
not sure if I saw Ed and Brad Haudenschild on the list
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July 31, 2009 at
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Larry Rice and Robbie Rice
Billy Boat & Chad Boat
Kenny Charmichael Sr. & Jr. (Indiana)
Ember Link & Troy Link (Indiana)
Calvin Gilstrap & Jon Gilstrap
Brad Marvel & Justin Marvel
Dave Norris & Kerry Norris
Jim Hines & Ted | Tracy Hines
Steve Stapp & Andy Stapp
Leon Thickstun & Jeff Thickstun
Don Vogler & Rich Vogler
Jack Yeley & J.J. Yeley
Ron Shuman & Casey Shuman
Don Hewitt & Jack Hewitt
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July 31, 2009 at
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Posted By: SadButTrue on July 31 2009 at 01:21:53 PM
Larry Rice and Robbie Rice
Billy Boat & Chad Boat
Kenny Charmichael Sr. & Jr. (Indiana)
Ember Link & Troy Link (Indiana)
Calvin Gilstrap & Jon Gilstrap
Brad Marvel & Justin Marvel
Dave Norris & Kerry Norris
Jim Hines & Ted | Tracy Hines
Steve Stapp & Andy Stapp
Leon Thickstun & Jeff Thickstun
Don Vogler & Rich Vogler
Jack Yeley & J.J. Yeley
Ron Shuman & Casey Shuman
Don Hewitt & Jack Hewitt
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A lot of old NCRA supermodified drivers had sons who raced sprints. Joe and Johnny Herrea, Ray Crawford and Donnie Ray I think.
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Posted By: SprintExaminer on June 29 2009 at 02:27:56 PM
Hey guys,
I'm working on a countdown of the greatest father-son (and sometimes grandfather) combos in sprint car and midget racing. I've come up with a list of candidates, but I'm sure that I'm blanking on a few obvious choices. My list (in no particular order) is below. If anyone can think of families that deserve to be added, I'd appreciate you putting your two cents in (and also who you think should be ranked where).
- Sheldon, Steve and Kraig Kinser
- Joe and Joey Saldana
- Sammy and Kevin Swindell
- Al Unser Sr. and Jr.
- Howard, Brent, Tim and Bud Kaeding
- Bubby and Tony Jones
- Duane and Pancho Carter
- Johnnie Parsons and Johnny Parsons
- Bill Vukovich, Bill Vukovich Jr. and Billy Vukovich III
- Tony Bettenhausen Sr., Gary Bettenhausen and Tony
Bettenhausen Jr.
- Doug, Jimmy and Danny Caruthers
- Parnelli, P.J. and Page Jones
- Don and Rich Vogler
- Jerry Richert Sr. and Jerry Richert Jr.
- Steve Smith and Stevie Smith
- Ron Shuman and Casey Shuman
- Bob Pankratz, Wally Pankratz and Wally Pankratz Jr.
Thanks for any feedback!
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Jr Dodd and Darrel Dodd
Dennis Spitz, brotherSam Spitz, and son Kris Spitz Wilmot Wi
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