Barbar Parks, wife of NHRA founder Wally Parks, passed away last night. EVERYONE should take 2 minutes to read the story on NHRA.com. It will give you a new appreciation for DEDICATION. Everyone knows Wally's contributions to drag racing and hot rodding, but not so many know of Barbara's influence. Please read the entire story, and appreciate what she did with her life, so that we could all enjoy the sport of drag racing.

God speed, Barbara. You are missed.


http://www.nhra.com/

 

r.i.p.
still reading.

to their family: in my thoughts and prayers


Modified by boostedcivicsir at 7:54 PM 1/26/2006

 

definately sad, my condolenses

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedh22a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">definately sad, my condolenses</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

our thoughts go out to the Parks family. We are appreciative of her accomplishments and help in building the sport of drag racing...

Mike...

 

Very sad... My condolences to Wally Parks. I hope there will be some kind of memorial service at the Winternationals next month... Jae

 

Long live a legacy RIP

 

may she rest in peace god bless the parks family

 

That is a very inspiring story. She was there from the beginning. Actually, before the beginning. RIP

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NHRA.com &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Barbara is survived by “her family,” all of the people who make up the sport of drag racing and the hot rod movement. She never hesitated to refer to her family as all the people of NHRA—not just employees, but drivers, crewmembers and fans. That, of course, is a fitting tribute to the woman who gave her all so that those of us involved could have a sport we love and enjoy, and careers that would not have been possible without her foresight.
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And it should be told that Wally and Barbara Parks are and were huge supporters of the Sport Compact Series.

Wally and Barbara once told me at the Championship Banquet that these racers are the future of drag racing. They are proud that "these kids" are taking the reins of drag racings future.

Class acts all the way.

Rest in Peace.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DBigman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And it should be told that Wally and Barbara Parks are and were huge supporters of the Sport Compact Series.

Wally and Barbara once told me at the Championship Banquet that these racers are the future of drag racing. They are proud that "these kids" are taking the reins of drag racings future.

Class acts all the way.

Rest in Peace.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

My condolonces to the Parks family. Thank you so much for giving us a place to enjoy our past time.
-Thomas

 

r.i.p

 

My condolences to Wally Parks and send my deepest prayers to their family

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DBigman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And it should be told that Wally and Barbara Parks are and were huge supporters of the Sport Compact Series.

Wally and Barbara once told me at the Championship Banquet that these racers are the future of drag racing. They are proud that "these kids" are taking the reins of drag racings future.

Class acts all the way.

Rest in Peace.</TD></TR></TABLE>
wow, that is amazing!

May she RIP.