Re: Jim Rathman Dies
Corvette and Nascar fans recognize Jim’s connection with Chevrolet as the go to guy in the 50's and 60's. He was the CEO of SEDCO in Atlanta, where many DAYTON BEACH and SEBRING race Chevrolet Corvettes and passenger cars were prepared for the races. Someone has to write the book of history about this time and people. Jim was a major player..........
Good friend Ralph Kramer adds
" One story I remember. Duntov and Bob Lund,who was then just a Chevy sales dept. operative, set up shop in Rathmann’s dealership to secretly funnel cars and equipment to NASCAR racers. Had 3 phones. Rathmann would make a call, initiate conversation. Zora and Bob would listen in. They’d hand signal each other, thumbs up, thumbs down, if a racer seemed like a keeper. Then, Zora would chime in about what Chevy could offer. A car, an engine, etc.”
AHHH…..The good old days
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Old Chevy nut that has been playing with Corvettes, Chevelles, Camaros and Big Chevies since 1957.
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