Wally Parks

[Evel]

Wow...Huge loss.. he changed the world.

God Speed Mr. Parks.

[movin/on]

He was & still is an inspiration in th Hot Rod world.

[OL 55]

I can see it now; the Heavens Gate newspaper reports that Wally Parks and Pete Petersen are planning to open a new drag strip. Wild Willy Borsch, Big John Mazmaniam, Tony Nancy, Jungle Jim, among others are reportedly already building cars to compete. Gray Baskerville will be covering the event for the newly formed Heavenly Hot Rod assn………

[Appleseed]

As long as we remember, people never really die. Mr. Parks will out live us all.

[flatoz]

Can honestly say I have been waiting to hear this, as sad as it is he was here for a long time, and as everyone else has said his acheivements will outlive him and probably grow his legend into a bigger man than he physically was.

sad, sad day.

[langy]

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.

[A32Flathead]

I just got in from work, I'm very sad....

But, Wally did lead a very long & productive life.

PIP Mr Parks.

[mazdaslam]

I will think of Mr.Wally Parks as we enjoy the Jalpoy drags today.

[SUHRsc]

wow, what can you say!
Unfortunately I never got the chance to meet Wally, but I think like most of us. I felt like I knew him. He seemed like the kind of guy who could accomplish anything while still taking the time to talk to anyone. This picture always seemed to really bring it to light for me....here's Wally Parks....the guy who started it all...but still just a person sitting on a running board like the rest of us.


rest in peace Wally

Zach

[HOTRODSURFER]

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

[flatoz]

Heres a photo of my old man ( on the left) when he visited in '66 Wally was welcoming to 3 Australians visiting, so much so he gave them season passes to all NHRA events which they used as they traversed the US for 6 months. I guess he was just that kind of a guy.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Goodbye Wally,,,,HRP

[beauishere]

He was and should remain hot rodding's compass. He always knew the right way. A great man, and better still, a good man. May he rest in peace.

[BrandonB]

As long as there are hot rodders, hot rodding and drag racers drag racing the man will never die. He will always be there in spirit although his physical being is gone. GODSPEED

[52 HenryJ]

wow sad news god speed Wally

[Ole don]

Some men live long, Wally lived long and fast. Thank you Wally, for all you helped to create for us. RIP.

[cavera]

The man and his work will always be remembered.
Godspeed Mister Parks!!!

[sodbuster]

Sad news indeed...........God Speed to the great dyno in the sky.

Chris Nelson
Kansas

[flatheadpete]

Man, first I had to get up for work then I see this. Took the lube outta my engine. What a loss. At least he has a few hundred friends waiting for him up at the Pearly Gates.

[Boones]

Rip.