Glenn Martin and his son ,Chris took me to the rodders reunion in Memphis .It is a gathering of folks who have raced , hot rodded ,or who like a good time . Dinner is served and the proceeds go to the Shriner's burn center , such a great cause and the camaraderie was nice too. This year the honoree was Hooker Hood ole 99 ,"The Tennessee Tornado ". A cool multi media show presented his career and he was interviewed by several folks close to the racing operation.
Exhibits of photos were at a couple of tables and slide shows were randomly being shown of old cars and drag racing as well as dirt car stuff . Money had been raised by the Classic Chevy club and the Memphis Street rodders to give to the burn center as well ,it was a special evening and so cool to see all these people helping others as well as recognizing the accomplishments of a great racer. Hooker raced for many years and thousands of people enjoyed watching him tear up the dirt tracks across the south , heck he raced well into his 70's !!We also got a treat by being able to sit at the same table with Jeff Swindell the current points champion in the World of Outlaws, what a class act !!
