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Dale Shaffer

 Delanson NY

52

04-20-55

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1979

 Camaro

Super

9.13

151.2

Forbes Automotive

10.2 Pro Stock Bowtie

632

Lunati

Lunati pro mod

Diamond

15:1

Dart 360

Brodix

1250 Holley HP

Magnafuel 500

NA

Powerglide

5400 10in

12boltRichmond Pro 4.10

MSD

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CE

Koni

Weld

Goodyear

GM

Four Link

Koni

Weld

Goodyear  33-16-15

Racing Accomplishments

Not racing for 30years, coming back and going rounds.

Sponsors

Forbes Automotive

Questions

How long have you been drag racing?  Started In 1971, stopped in 74’got married, started again in 2003. The Wife helped me get started again, she’s a keeper!

How did you get your start?  Started racing at South Glens Falls in the early 70s,

What’s s the biggest challenge to your racing program this season?  Compared to last season?                  Same thing, trying to keep the car together.                                          

What would you consider your biggest accomplishments as a racer?    Making It to the bracket finals.                                                         

What’s gotten you hooked on the drag racing scene? The competition

What are your plans for the future? Get Naomi to drive the car.   A tube chassis Car                                                                                                                   

What advice would you give to someone looking to start out?  Put Safety before speed, and have fun!

Who are your biggest friends (or enemies) at the track? Racers are Just a lot of good people.

Who do you fear having to see at the starting line?  Why? A woman In a short skirt, Hey timing Is everything.

Very briefly, tell me the dumbest mistake you've ever made at the race track?  Changing the Dial at the last second.

Anyone you’d like to thank, wives you HAVE to thank, other things not mentioned you feel are important? My Wife Naomi, Son Darrell, Daughter Laurie, Rich Forbes, ABS chassis.  

What music do you listen to?  Who’s your favorite?   Country, Alan Jackson

Any nick names for you?  no

Do you have any pets? My daughters dog, Zoey

Do you have Kids?  Yes, two 

What do you like to do as a hobby outside of drag racing?   The honey do list.

What track do you dislike the most?   If I’m racing, there all good.

Which is your favorite track to race on?  Firebird, In Phoenix  AZ    

Do you have a lucky charm?  What is it?   Yes, Small stone from my granddaughter 

If you could meet anybody you wanted living or not who would it be?  Why .   My friend Willard who past away last year. I never got to say goodbye.

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