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A lot of drag racing's most famous stars can claim time in that spot. San Fernando Valley-ites such as Don Prudhomme, Tommy Ivo, Kenny Safford, John "Tarzan" Austin, and Bob Muravez are just a few of the guys that put in time with the "Big Boy." I had never gone to one of these cruises, mainly because I like my memories just as they are. It's like an old girlfriend who is inquiring about you, and you get cold feet. To my mind, I want to remember her as she looked in her prime, and I also want to keep up that fantasy. And the same goes for me in regards to her view. I'm 56. I'm not as beautiful as I was when I was 18.
But enough. Jeff Burk, Darr Hawthorne and I decided to take in the Friday Night Cruise at Bob's and, all in all, I'm reasonably glad I went. Most of the classy rods and roadsters are owned by people my age, and as Jeff so eloquently put it, "it looks like a lot of crawling back into the womb to me." We all agreed that it's a worthwhile stop if you're a cruiser. On this particular night in late January, they probably had anywhere from 50 to 75 quality cars in the lot. It was good entertainment for an hour or two. We're going to condense this to about the time it takes to read this article. By the way, this cruise is going to go on for a long time. This Bob's, built in 1949, has been made into a state landmark, so the potential wrecking ball apparently has been packed away. Check it out. |
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