Racer's Reunion & Bench Racing

Today was the Racer's Reunion being hosted by Parnelli Jones at his Garage/Museum in Torrence, CA. An annual get together for Racer's, Industry Folks and Fans to recognize some of the Greats and to "talk" Motorsports, I was able to tag along with High School Chum, JC Agajanian, Jr., who was this year's MC.

It was a treat indeed to be able to get inside and see Parnelli's private collection, including the Agajanian 98 Special, which he drove to victory in the 1963 Indianapolis 500. There were a lot of old Ascot Sprint Car Driver's, mechanics and sponsors there. A disappointment to many was that Honorees Dan Gurney & Al Unser, Sr. were unable to make the event, organized by Hila Sweet (the first woman licensed to race by NASCAR).

I managed to enjoy a couple of Tecate's along with an excellent Mexican buffet while JC conducted a 45 minute raffle, which just about everyone there wound up with a bottle or two of LUCAS Oil products or vintage car books.

Wrapping up around 3:00pm, we were off once again to COSCO for last minute items for the Easter party on Sunday. Being unable to find the requisite Vegetable Tray and Humus, we made an additional trip to Von's so we wouldn't have to venture out further. Which was a good thing, because upon returning home, JC & Franci's oldest Son JC III, wife Jen & Baby Ali had arrived from San Diego, and shortly after, youngest Son David, also from SD showed up. Being that we'd all have to be up early for Easter Sunrise Service at Hope Chapel in the morning, it was early to bed (well, at least it was for me...)

"Change your Thoughts, and you Change your World." - Norman Vincent Peale