Tom The Mongoose McEwen - Page 2

BJCHEV396 · #11 06-14-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BJCHEV396

Is it true that Tom's whole drag racing carear was match racing?

Was thinking of Jungle Jim.

**Damien** · #12 06-14-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BJCHEV396

Is it true that Tom's whole drag racing carear was match racing?

A large portion, but not all.

**Damien** · #13 06-14-2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by big gear head

Tom won the US Nationals in '78. I always wondered if Don lifted a little or somehow allowed Tom to win. Tom's son had died not long before this and a win at Indy probably lifted him up a lot.

Snake has always maintained that Tom won fair and square and knowing how competitive both guys were, I wouldn't have thought either would have wanted it any other way.

**PeteLeathersac** · #14 06-14-2018, 01:26 AM

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Great story whether true or not also nice to think it happened that way.
RIP also thoughts/prayers w/ Tom's family and friends.

~ Pete

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Craig_Maiorana · #15 06-14-2018, 04:21 PM

Not sure if any of you guys saw the movie Snake & Mongoose but I recommend it... It was corny in some parts but still worth the watch

**big gear head** · #16 06-14-2018, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig_Maiorana

It was corny in some parts but still worth the watch

I saw it and I agree.

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