We Lost The Grump

Sad news today .we lost a pioneer ,Bill Jenkins, aka Da Grump, passed away today. He was 81. RIP mister Jenkins

 

http://www.nhra.com/story/2012/3/29/pro-stock-legend-bill-grumpy-jenkins-dies/

 

There was just an article on him in Super Chevy..........

http://www.superchevy.com/features/sucp_1204_bill_jenkins_a_coversation_with_the_grump/index.html

I'd say God Speed, but I doubt Grumpy would want to slow down.

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One of my heros's gone. Thanks for all you showed us Bill . Probably already pondering ways to improve heaven .Rest in Peace.............

Rich C.

 

Man I hate this... When I was a kid, Da Grump was my hero! Grumpy's Toy was my favorite SS/Pro Stock car. The match races between Da Grump and Sox & Martin were legendary.

Mike

 

I idolized "The Grump" too.A true innovator!
Rod

 

I hate to see the great ones go.
R.I.P. Grumpy

 

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Great video. Love him shifting gears with his cigar in mouth. RIP Grump, and lay rubber ALL the way to heaven!
Peter