-----Drag Racers helping Drag Racers----- We’re looking for help! As some of you may have already heard, on October 10, John Dearmore, long-time Top Fuel car owner, Nostalgia T/F crew chief, and president of DRE Racing suffered a devastating fire that completely destroyed his machine shop. John is a premier manufacturer of valve train components for the Chrysler-based hemi engines, Fords, and small and big block Chevrolets; his products are found on everything from Top Fuel to Pro Mod and Pro Stock to cackle cars. The fire (see the photos) not only destroyed all of his files, fixtures, inspection equipment, micrometers, a 50-year collection of tools and parts, specialized tooling and machinery – CNC machines, lathes, etc. – but also the structure itself. A complete total loss! This operation was John and his wife’s sole source of income and, since unfortunately there was no insurance in place at the time, it is an absolute tragedy for the couple. This is why we here at Nostalgia Drag World are calling for the drag racing community’s help. John is also an extremely capable chassis builder, as evidenced by his re-creation of the S.P.E.-chassied car he raced in the early 1970s. He (along with his stepson, Alan) was also about to expand the business to include a full-fledged chassis shop at his Alba, Texas facility. If you or anyone you might know has any machinery or tools, such as a lathe, milling machine, tube bender, T.I.G. welder, etc. that they would donate or sell at a good price so that John can get back up and running and carry out planned and contracted for chassis – both new and restorations – please contact him at (903) 474-3568 or john@dreracing. If his line is busy or he isn’t able to answer, you can call Connell Miller at (479) 283-7414 or Paul Caster (903) 821-8000 (or p.m. either of us on Facebook) and we’ll get your message to him. Note: For cash contributions to help John and Betty, they can be sent to: First National Bank of Emory (903) 473-2611 Routing #111907102 Account #5001920 A contribution can also easily be made through PayPal. Send to john@dreracing. We have seen help come from the racers, fans of the sport and the manufacturers any number of times over the years. If you can help or spread the word to those who might be able to aid this good cause, please do so as soon as possible. We know John, his family and friends will appreciate it and it will leave you feeling good as well! We send a big shout out to California’s Roger Lee, who has already pledged the sales of his “Riceman” decals to John and Betty. Thanks, Riceman!
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:35:32 +0000
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