Raymond Beadle

[Way too long]

I have just seen some very sad news from the US - the passing of the legendary Raymond Beadle. An absolute hero from my childhood with the Blue Max - in my humble opinion still the most beautiful funny car ever made. I consider myself extremely lucky to have witnessed this magical combination at the Pod back in the day. A great loss to the history and tradition of the sport.

[ribaric]

For me, Ray and the Blue Max epitomised all that is/was the best about drag racing. Nitro funny cars (which looked like cars albeit a bit 'funny') and the right mix of competition and showmanship. Excitement personified.

[Upatdawn]

"Back then" the sport was made up of showmen, The Snake, The Mongoose, Jungle Jim, The Hawaiian, Snowman, and the Blue Max was one of the top turns, just sad I didnt see him when he came over...