Penny to Retire

[ak9er57]

I just read on another site that this was John Penny's last year of racing RareBear. If this is so I would like to thank John for all the wonderful years of enjoyment he has given us. I've had the good fortune to talk to John a few times and he has always taken the time to answer questions and chat with me. I Hope we will still see him at the races cheering for Heather and maybe flying a jet.
Marc
Anchorage,AK

[eric 120]

Re: Penny to Retire

He has retired once before. I will believe it when I see it.

[t-dub]

Re: Penny to Retire

I think Rare Bear is the one that's being retired.

[ak9er57]

Re: Penny to Retire

My understanding is that Stew Dawson is in line to fly the Bear next.

[Dialtapper]

Re: Penny to Retire

I just read on another site that this was John Penny's last year of racing RareBear. If this is so I would like to thank John for all the wonderful years of enjoyment he has given us. I've had the good fortune to talk to John a few times and he has always taken the time to answer questions and chat with me. I Hope we will still see him at the races cheering for Heather and maybe flying a jet.
Marc
Anchorage,AK

Thanks Marc, I didn't know if that had been made public by John. Could you tell us the web site or post a link?

Thanks.

DT

["Bear" Driver]

Re: Penny to Retire

Well, here we go again. I never said the “R” word to anyone. In an email to Mr. Rod Lewis I wrote these exact words: “If I were to have a wish, it would be that our good friend Stew enjoy a good win (or more) in the "Bear" at Reno. Does that mean I'm quitting as I've heard someone has told you? I never said "I quit" to anyone.”

Now, will I be racing the “Bear” next year? Likely not if Stewart Dawson who is a really good friend of mine and Rod’s is able to drive it under the right circumstances. I’ve watched Stew race for many years and he is one of the most talented, capable, experienced and aware pilots I’ve ever seen drive around the pylons.

I’ve had the privilege to be associated with the “Bear” and its crews for over a quarter of a Century, and have been fortunate to be drivin’ around when our team won four times at Reno and twice at Phoenix. As I said….it’s been a privilege….

BTW...Last name is spelled Penney....

[ak9er57]

Re: Penny to Retire

I saw this in the Pylon Place which is posted by Marilyn Dash. I also said in my post " If this is true" which means I wasn't sure, but passing on info from some one who is reliable. Sorry if I caused any problems and I'm happy to get your reply.
Marc

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Penny to Retire

<---snip--->passing on info from some one who is reliable<---snip--->

You have no idea how hard I have to sit on my hands to not say anything nasty here.....

[Hans Oberev]

Re: Penny to Retire

let er rip Wayne!

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Penny to Retire

let er rip Wayne!

Not today Hans....

[Leo]

Re: Penny to Retire

10-4 Wayne.

[Apteryx]

Re: Penny to Retire

Not today Hans....

Thanks for the approach Wayne, I'm all for a kinder and gentler internet.

Truth is, different sources get different information at times. She may know something Penney doesn't know...

We had an near miss at a race years ago, and the pilots wife said "He's DEFINITELY going to retire, NOW..."
Who are you going believe?

Time will tell.

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Penny to Retire

Truth is, different sources get different information at times. She may know something Penney doesn't know...

OMG.. you can't be serious....

[Leo]

Re: Penny to Retire

I get my plans, both for an evening and for life direction, changed regularly by thet "higher source"...usually without prior notice.
IF Mr. Penney was to hand over the reins I can't think of a better new driver, even if they shared the privelege, chore, task, whatever they want to call it!

[taglialavore]

Re: Penny to Retire

Any way it takes, IŽll be always grateful to Mr. Penney for giving me that wonderful moment in 1994 when he won the super Gold, and for all the great moments I enjoy when he races.