Honoring Don Yenko

[sYc]

Darren, better study your Yenko history if you have a problem associating Don Yenko with Corvettes. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]

[DarrenX33]

You asked for an opinion. I am not denying his history with Corvettes. My first line in my post was "Hall of Fame is a no brainer!". But having the name Yenko on a special build of Corvettes doesn't do it for me. Just my opinion and I mean no disrespect. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img]
I'm out of this one.

[sYc]

Darren, did not mean to sound harsh. And hey, I asked for everyone's opinions. Just I have always been interested in Don and his Corvettes. I blow a chance to purchase one he had raced at Daytona, which I still kick myself over.

[DarrenX33]

No problem Tom. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
Having Don's name on any car he was associated with is a good idea to me. I am just more partial to the Camaros. Three cheers for Don!

[Stefano]

Tom,
Anything to Honor Don Yenko, his achievements and legacy would be a plus.

[mmcporter]

It's a sad state of affairs that Chevrolet's only car that could be associated with performance is the 'Vette.

[sYc]

Thanks for the posts, PM, emails and phone calls. I knew this would prove to be an interesting subject(s).

First of all, I think we all agree Don deserves to be in the Corvette Hall of Fame. Much like Dick Harrell not being in the Drag Racing Hall, I do not think the ones in charge(vote) realize the impact they made back then, and how they are still impacting the performance world today.

Now, to the cars. I totally understand where each and everyone of you is coming from. I have been debating this issue with myself (and Rob & Jon)) for the past couple of years. As a purist, and one comsumed by the musclecars of the past, and their history, I saw no need to produce modern versions of these cars, in what ever shape or form. But then came along the ZL-1 project. In the beginning, I thought why on earth would anyone who owns a legit 1969 ZL-1 Camaro be even remotely interested in a modern duplicate fo their car. Then at SCR5, I got the chance to spend time around the Berger cars of Clills. In fact, I got to drive the 2002. I was envious, and starting to understand where these owners were coming from. To the ones who own both it, is not about the money, but rather a way to further enjoy our hobby. Here is how. Take me for example. I own 5 Yenkos plus the DH FC. Three are 427 cars, one a road race car and the Vega, well, not for sure what it will be. As much as I love driving them, which I do as much as possible, I am limited in where/how far, etc I can drive them. I would love to participate in the Power tour, and other like events, but would want to do it in a supercar or something related. Thus, the problem. To me, there are 4 options. One, modify one of my cars (engine, gearing, add air, etc), two, build a clone/mule, three, go with a tribute/commemorative late model, or 4, do nothing. Since I will never do 1 or 2, that narrows down my choices. My decision? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]

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[LVCamaro]

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Wow! Such a big easy, slow moving target! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img] [not referring to the car, Tom]

SS [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Charley Lillard]

Atta Boy.......