Folks Of Interest RAMCHARGERS JIM THORNTON PASSES

One of the greatest names in drag racing has passed. Jim Thornton was one of the founding members of the Ramchargers and driver of some of the legendary Super Stock-A/FX-Funny Cars that are so fondly rememberd by those who watched them in action.
I had the honor of getting to know him and the other Ramchargers when they attended some of the Super Stock Reunions I organized 25 years ago. He was 77.
My condolences to his family.

 

Sad news indeed. Frank thanks for letting us know. Jim is one of my all time heros.

 

Sorry to hear this. I saw them race many times. R I P Jim.

 

That's really sad. He was one of the old great ones. I never met Jim, or saw his cars run. Did drool on the pages of hot rod magazines with the Ramchargers cars with Jim driving when I was in high school though.

--- Steve ---

 

Loved reading about his exploits in We Were The Ramchargers. RIP.

 

Jim and the Ramchargers set the bar for innovation in Drag Racing. RIP Jim

 

RIP Jim.....

 

I read that about a year ago. It's really good reading. Their first project "The High & Mighty" altered was about as cool as it gets.
--- Steve ---

 

Another well known name gone----RIP