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Craig_Maiorana
06-11-2018, 09:21 PM
Just found out the The Mongoose passed away yesterday .. he was 81

I have to say that since I moved to California Tom was literally everywhere.
He was always at the races signing as well as other car shows and events.. Truly a man of the people. He seemed much more friendly than Snake was.
big gear head
06-11-2018, 10:13 PM
His '78 Corvette funny car is my all time favorite flopper.
Craig_Maiorana
06-11-2018, 10:15 PM
Yeah the English Leather car was one that really stands out form when i was a kid
Damien
06-11-2018, 10:44 PM
As a funny car lover and also an old school bmx guy, it's a sad day.
RIP 'Goose.
earntaz
06-11-2018, 11:16 PM
R.I.P. Tom ...
BJCHEV396
06-12-2018, 12:16 AM
RIP Tom.
McCune
06-12-2018, 01:27 AM
I had a picture cut out of a magazine of his Corvette Coors Silver bullet F/C on my bedroom wall 1981. RIP.
daverd
06-13-2018, 02:13 AM
R.I.P. Tom. I saw an interview featuring
Tom and Don a few months ago I am happy
I took the time to watch it.
BJCHEV396
06-13-2018, 06:23 PM
Is it true that Tom's whole drag racing carear was match racing?
big gear head
06-13-2018, 08:00 PM
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.
BJCHEV396
06-13-2018, 11:29 PM
Is it true that Tom's whole drag racing carear was match racing?

Was thinking of Jungle Jim.
Damien
06-13-2018, 11:29 PM
Is it true that Tom's whole drag racing carear was match racing?


A large portion, but not all.
Damien
06-13-2018, 11:33 PM
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
06-14-2018, 12:26 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
06-14-2018, 03:21 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
06-14-2018, 05:41 PM
It was corny in some parts but still worth the watch

I saw it and I agree.