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**Ryan** · 09-28-2007, 11:48 PM

Wally Parks died today. What can I say? What can anyone say? Wally was one of the most important people in my professional life. From the very early stages of The Jalo...

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Chris Casny · 09-28-2007, 11:50 PM

As said before, R.I.P.

JimA · 09-28-2007, 11:54 PM

This marks the one one single greatest loss to hot rodding in its entire history. This man affected so many people in so many ways it cannot be grasped in a month of concentrated thinking. Truly sad, and must be remembered by all who ever enjoyed a hot rod magazine or a day at a drag race- just as a start. RIP Wally, hero of the rodding world

Harms Way · 09-29-2007, 12:01 AM

Sometimes words seem so inadequate,.... this is one of those times,
Thank you Wally .

Roothawg · 09-29-2007, 12:04 AM

I hate to hear that. My condolences to the Parks family.

Bumpstick · 09-29-2007, 12:05 AM

Godspeed Wally.

Kiwi Kev · 09-29-2007, 12:06 AM

R.I.P.

COOP666 · 09-29-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

R.I.P.

What a great photo. R.I.P.

langy · 09-29-2007, 03:32 AM

RIP Wally, I got to meet him for the first time at Hotrod Reunion last year, He left an everlasting effect on me, Quite a guy.

**HOTRODSURFER** · 09-29-2007, 05:53 AM

GOD SPEED WALLY! thanks for the gift of drag racing/hotrodding

a/fuel junkie · 09-29-2007, 10:40 AM

Been a tough year for Hot Rodders. First the loss of Robert Petersen and now Wally Parks. The " Greatest Generation " is passing on. Thank for everything you did to help Hot Rodding and Drag Racing. GODSPEED WALLY.

Clay Shill
Hahira, Georgia

LiL' NiCk · 09-29-2007, 11:38 AM

Let us all make him proud & continue his passion with good intentions & in high spirit, R.I.P. Wally

DYNODANNY · 09-29-2007, 11:53 AM

Lets keep the fire lit for the next generations and show them the way it was, the way it is, and the way its going to be.

R.I.P. Wally Parks

Dino the weirdo · 09-29-2007, 11:59 AM

It's my firm belief, that the only thing that died was Mr. Parks "Earth Suit". His spirit (soul) lives on in place we'll see some place. That place had a few thousand of his best buddies waiting to welcome him in to a place of honor, he earned. Think of how many people he saved from death and harm by "organizing" sanctioned, safe, Drag Racing. It's hard to count the vision and hope he gave to kids looking for an outlet to use thier imagination, building skills, and prepare them for their future. We add to his passing with a solid "Job Well Done"

nutwagonfromhell · 09-29-2007, 12:00 PM

Man that sux. I used to read about him alot in rodding books. A true legend.

safariknut · 09-29-2007, 11:59 AM

There are no words...........

**Royalshifter** · 09-29-2007, 10:24 AM

Suitable for framing and what a visionary.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

R.I.P.

wingnutz · 10-08-2007, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

R.I.P.

He had a long and fruitful life following his "PASSION"...!

God Bless...!...

Motochris · 09-29-2007, 12:09 AM

Sad to hear, Wally, my dad, and a number of others were the founding members of the local Dust Devils car club.....a plaque I still run in my truck today. Wally did so much for this passion we have. Godspeed Wally.

Bass · 09-29-2007, 12:11 AM

Wally Parks lived a long life and did many, many exceptional things for hot rodding and drag racing. He will be missed, but we should all be so lucky to have accomplished as much as he did by the time we punch out.

Rest in peace.

09-28-2007, 11:48 PM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,624	Wally Parks Wally Parks died today. What can I say? What can anyone say? Wally was one of the most important people in my professional life. From the very early stages of The Jalo... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

09-28-2007, 11:50 PM	#2
Chris Casny Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hollywood CA/Burbank CA/Austin TX Posts: 4,549	Re: Wally Parks As said before, R.I.P. __________________ I know nothing

09-28-2007, 11:54 PM	#3
JimA BANNED Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Jarrell, Texas Posts: 4,844	Re: Wally Parks This marks the one one single greatest loss to hot rodding in its entire history. This man affected so many people in so many ways it cannot be grasped in a month of concentrated thinking. Truly sad, and must be remembered by all who ever enjoyed a hot rod magazine or a day at a drag race- just as a start. RIP Wally, hero of the rodding world

09-29-2007, 12:01 AM	#4
Harms Way Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Mi. Posts: 6,243	Re: Wally Parks Sometimes words seem so inadequate,.... this is one of those times, Thank you Wally . __________________ A sinner saved by Grace. (Eph. 2:8-9) H.A.M.B. Chapel

09-29-2007, 12:04 AM	#5
Roothawg Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Slackerville, OK Posts: 14,240	Re: Wally Parks I hate to hear that. My condolences to the Parks family. __________________ CrossMembers CC My shop truck build blog. http://slackerfarms.blogspot.com/

09-29-2007, 12:05 AM	#6
Bumpstick Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,366	Re: Wally Parks Godspeed Wally. __________________ Panel Beaters c.c.

09-29-2007, 12:06 AM	#7
Kiwi Kev Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura, CA Hotrodders Paradise Posts: 6,735	Re: Wally Parks R.I.P. __________________ That's MISTER low buck to you pal!

09-29-2007, 03:32 AM	#9
langy Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Just north of London, England Posts: 4,341	Re: Wally Parks RIP Wally, I got to meet him for the first time at Hotrod Reunion last year, He left an everlasting effect on me, Quite a guy. __________________ Steve Checkout my Willys project here http://jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=572303

09-29-2007, 05:53 AM	#10
HOTRODSURFER Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: HATBORO,PA Posts: 5,504	Re: Wally Parks GOD SPEED WALLY! thanks for the gift of drag racing/hotrodding __________________ HOILER AUTO REPAIR est 1918 http://www.pantera-electronics.com/

09-29-2007, 10:40 AM	#11
a/fuel junkie FNG Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hahira, Georgia Posts: 6	Re: Wally Parks Been a tough year for Hot Rodders. First the loss of Robert Petersen and now Wally Parks. The " Greatest Generation " is passing on. Thank for everything you did to help Hot Rodding and Drag Racing. GODSPEED WALLY. Clay Shill Hahira, Georgia

09-29-2007, 11:38 AM	#12
LiL' NiCk Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI, 53235 Posts: 722	Re: Wally Parks Let us all make him proud & continue his passion with good intentions & in high spirit, R.I.P. Wally __________________ www.creativeshake.com/nick-hansen TAKE A TOUR, Click below! www.nick-hansen.com

09-29-2007, 11:53 AM	#13
DYNODANNY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OXNARD CALIFAS. Posts: 1,369	Re: Wally Parks Lets keep the fire lit for the next generations and show them the way it was, the way it is, and the way its going to be. R.I.P. Wally Parks __________________ 36 ford pick up truck build.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...hp?albumid=700 http://dynodannysgarage.blogspot.com/

09-29-2007, 11:59 AM	#14
Dino the weirdo Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rockingham,N.C. Posts: 730	Re: Wally Parks It's my firm belief, that the only thing that died was Mr. Parks "Earth Suit". His spirit (soul) lives on in place we'll see some place. That place had a few thousand of his best buddies waiting to welcome him in to a place of honor, he earned. Think of how many people he saved from death and harm by "organizing" sanctioned, safe, Drag Racing. It's hard to count the vision and hope he gave to kids looking for an outlet to use thier imagination, building skills, and prepare them for their future. We add to his passing with a solid "Job Well Done" __________________ www.doverdragstrip.com

09-29-2007, 12:00 PM	#15
nutwagonfromhell Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: missouri Posts: 170	Re: Wally Parks Man that sux. I used to read about him alot in rodding books. A true legend. __________________ Can`t take the Rebel out of a country boy!

09-29-2007, 11:59 AM	#16
safariknut Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 902 River Acres Drive Tecumseh MI 49286 Posts: 4,852	Re: Wally Parks There are no words........... Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Adventure BEFORE Dementia! http://www.pinheadlounge.com/elvago

09-29-2007, 12:09 AM	#19
Motochris Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ridgecrest CA Posts: 123	Re: Wally Parks Sad to hear, Wally, my dad, and a number of others were the founding members of the local Dust Devils car club.....a plaque I still run in my truck today. Wally did so much for this passion we have. Godspeed Wally. __________________ www.F-O-A.com Off Road Shock Absorbers

09-29-2007, 12:11 AM	#20
Bass Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,277	Re: Wally Parks Wally Parks lived a long life and did many, many exceptional things for hot rodding and drag racing. He will be missed, but we should all be so lucky to have accomplished as much as he did by the time we punch out. Rest in peace. __________________ Bass Kustom - Dallas, TX www.basskustom.com "Practicing the last true American art form."

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