When Gray Densham came to Australia... Australia vs USA funny car Challenge... He gave my sister an American Dollar note... She still has it today.... That was EPIC... Thanks for you time Mr Densham... My sister and I still talk about it today....
Remembering auto shop at Gahr High. And Dr. Hanford Rants. Also remember Mr. Densham’s story of his old Studebaker on Bandini Blvd (and the beet field - ‘nuff said). He is and was a great storyteller. His explanation of what happens in the combustion chamber is classic.. He busted me drawing his portrait on the desk in pencil. He almost didn’t want it removed, but I had to go get a paper towel and that dam powder soap and clean the desk. He appreciated quality. He was so impressed, he had me clean all the desks in the classroom. At least I didn’t get whacked by his pointer stick! Just sharing good memories. Great to see him out doing what he truly loves. Wow, were we lucky to have him as our auto shop teacher. Learned a lot of very practical ways of maintaining/repairing vehicles. He made the most of what was available.
FACT: The mold was broken never to be equaled after Gary Densham was cast! ...Drag Racer / Teacher / Legend... What I learned from Gary, Richard, Greg & Ed about craftsmanship, attention to details, wrenching, drag racing and the history behind all of these during the years I worked for Gary could fill the Grand Canyon and I am forever grateful for!!
Finally I hear mention of E.J. Potter there is so little Video on his Windowmaker Motorcycles . If I ever met any of you old time Drag racers I was going to ask out him.. R.I.P. He has quite an impressive career in Tractor pulling in the 1970's and 1980;s .. He has a great book and a Great Video on some of his stuff.
Happy New Year! Thank you, Gary, the sponsors, featured car owners and all those involved in the efforts and production of this channel. May the new year bring you, your families and friends much health, wealth, happiness and peace.
I knew that John's first race was in Australia but never knew anything about what happened until I watched this video. Thanks Gary. I'll assume you won the race.
I can remember Gary in AUSTRALIA in the 70's - back when racing was not BIG business - but lots of BIG flames - HA. Have a nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
Man I used to go to what was SIR, to the fox hunts and 64 funny cars, I lived at the track, loved the half track burnouts John used to do too much fun!!! those were the days!!!
Jerry Craig just went to that track (PR now) last year for my first event with my dad. I’m so glad he has always been into this shit as I was growing up. Can’t believe it took me til 22 to actually go. I fully appreciate and have spent way too much money on shit cause of it. I’ll be going every year for the rest of my life as long as I can
After john won the national he came out to a junk yard I was at and sat and shared stories with WHEELS ,larry , we bullshitted for hours and I didnt know who he was till later . Heck of a guy . It's sure Larry's still got the scuffed piston john gave him .
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When Gray Densham came to Australia... Australia vs USA funny car Challenge... He gave my sister an American Dollar note... She still has it today.... That was EPIC... Thanks for you time Mr Densham... My sister and I still talk about it today....
Remembering auto shop at Gahr High. And Dr. Hanford Rants. Also remember Mr. Densham’s story of his old Studebaker on Bandini Blvd (and the beet field - ‘nuff said). He is and was a great storyteller. His explanation of what happens in the combustion chamber is classic.. He busted me drawing his portrait on the desk in pencil. He almost didn’t want it removed, but I had to go get a paper towel and that dam powder soap and clean the desk. He appreciated quality. He was so impressed, he had me clean all the desks in the classroom. At least I didn’t get whacked by his pointer stick! Just sharing good memories. Great to see him out doing what he truly loves. Wow, were we lucky to have him as our auto shop teacher. Learned a lot of very practical ways of maintaining/repairing vehicles. He made the most of what was available.
Love Mr. Densham. Still racing here and there. Good to see.
FACT: The mold was broken never to be equaled after Gary Densham was cast!
...Drag Racer / Teacher / Legend...
What I learned from Gary, Richard, Greg & Ed about craftsmanship, attention to details, wrenching, drag racing and the history behind all of these during the years I worked for Gary could fill the Grand Canyon and I am forever grateful for!!
Gary one of my favorites. 👏🏻👍🏻
Always would want to be a friend of Gary!
Truly one of the nicest approachable guys I've ever met,, there should be more like him,learn from Gary, driver's!!
Gary Densham is a legend.
This is gold! And, helps put one of my favorite drivers, John Force, into perspective.
You are always welcome back here in Australia Gary.. A true gentleman on and off the race track..
Still remember seeing Gary in 90s at an old dragstrip here in Australia, was unreal, cheers Gary
Force always the showman.
you are a bad ass old man I was born in 72 and you didn't quit this is awesome thanks.
Love the tribute he gave for Dr Rants!
Wow what a great story!! Thank you for sharing it with all of us! Haha
Finally I hear mention of E.J. Potter there is so little Video on his Windowmaker Motorcycles . If I ever met any of you old time Drag racers I was going to ask out him.. R.I.P. He has quite an impressive career in Tractor pulling in the 1970's and 1980;s .. He has a great book and a Great Video on some of his stuff.
Great story Gary. Tell some more please!!!!
Love those old stories thank you
Really miss seeing Gary driving!!! His son drives occasionally.
Mr force es lo más GRANDE que ha dado la carreras de cuarto de milla la leyenda VIVA.
Best story ever about John.
Great video. Ten years later John force wins his 1st race event in Canada.Thank's for posting
Happy New Year!
Thank you, Gary, the sponsors, featured car owners and all those involved in the efforts and production of this channel.
May the new year bring you, your families and friends much health, wealth, happiness and peace.
John knows how to.put on a show lol my favorite racer all time. He is the worlds biggest and oldest kid living his life
Just winning is what he thought..
A very different era for sure. Good story
I knew that John's first race was in Australia but never knew anything about what happened until I watched this video. Thanks Gary. I'll assume you won the race.
John force, your the best!
I can remember Gary in AUSTRALIA in the 70's - back when racing was not BIG business - but lots of BIG flames - HA. Have a nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
wouldnt you love to hear John tell the story now lololol
There is a documentary called "John Force still the one" where John does tell this story. His version is exactly the same.
Great story....Thanks for sharing!!
Man I used to go to what was SIR, to the fox hunts and 64 funny cars, I lived at the track, loved the half track burnouts John used to do too much fun!!! those were the days!!!
Jerry Craig just went to that track (PR now) last year for my first event with my dad. I’m so glad he has always been into this shit as I was growing up. Can’t believe it took me til 22 to actually go. I fully appreciate and have spent way too much money on shit cause of it. I’ll be going every year for the rest of my life as long as I can
Met gary in Australia as a kid and he was a cool guy
Man, if you don’t love John force and that story you haven’t been watching drag race long enough lol
saw you at that meeting at Surfers and then again at Willowbank in 2010 I think it was.
I remember you guys at Castlereigh International Dragway in Sydney.
64 funny cars race was the best!!!!
If this is true and i do not doubt it I had no idea how J.F. Got his start, Crazy man Crazy....
After john won the national he came out to a junk yard I was at and sat and shared stories with WHEELS ,larry , we bullshitted for hours and I didnt know who he was till later . Heck of a guy . It's sure Larry's still got the scuffed piston john gave him .
good story ,,,, thanks .....
The legend
very cool
Great story
excellent..
That's why they call him JOHN i'll knock the rods out and a cow if i have ta FORCE.
That's hilarious.
i really like the internet
LoL