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at Cordova. Eric feels that big 6th, the Ames Pontiac Nationals at budget on advertising.
reasons for the car’s success are Norwalk, August 3-4 and possibly a
their supporters and sponsors. Funny Car Chaos event. When asked about the health and
“Valvoline Oil has been a major racing status of the team’s good
supporter for probably 15 years. As far as any changes or friend and mentor, Arnie “Farmer”
Generally speaking, every company suggestions he might have Beswick, Eric said, “Arnie is 89
that makes specialized racing parts regarding nostalgia-type racing, now. His health is generally good
helps us out in various ways…. Eric felt that more match racing except the fire years ago in his
it’s a unique car that they are all opportunities are needed “since “Tameless Tiger” caused a lot of
interested in and they have known the money is better for teams damage to his hands, etc. He hung
Mike and me for 25 years and know like us that aren’t independently up the driving suit 3 years ago.”
we’re not a flash in the pan.” wealthy.” Using Norwalk’s “Night For booking or other information
Under Fire” as a shining example of
With a second complete engine successful promotion, he believes regarding the “Boss Bird”
at the ready this year, the team has that tracks could fill more seats in please contact Eric Larson at
penciled in National Trail’s 32nd the stands with paying customers elarson7183@gmail.com.
Annual “Night of Thunder” on July if they would spend more of their
Always generous in supporting their primary sponsor, Valvoline Oil, here the Boss Bird is on display at a Walmart “Lube Rodeo” in
Lexington, Kentucky.
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