The Original Tin Soldier - Still Running in the US Nats

[69LM1]

Mr. Ron (Ron Terrell) the original owner of the Tin Soldier COPO is still running this week in the 45th US Nationals!

From his son Jason, who owns Tin Soldier Fabrication and Racing:

The old man is competing in he 45th US Nationals this week. Everyone of those 45 times has been in superstock. At 77 years old he is still a force to be reckoned with. He is the original Tin Soldier and we are lucky to have him. Help us wish Ron Terrell good luck! Let’s bring home another Wally! #tinsoldierracecars #theOG

Jason's Site:

https://www.facebook.com/tinsoldierracecars

Mr. Ron

https://i.imgur.com/6SCwBFY.jpg

Mr. Ron test run

https://i.imgur.com/wYyAzOf.jpg

He's definitely one of the greats and a true enthusiast to still be making the milk run at 77 years old.

/Rich

[69LM1]

One of my Fav pics of Mr. Ron from back in the day in the TS Copo:

https://i.imgur.com/zew3YWX.jpg

"Hold my Beer"

/R

[Crush]

Strohs good all Detroit !!

[Stefano]

Awesome!

[CamaroNOS]

At 77, still drag racing and probably still drinking Strohs.

God love him.......I can only wish.

Paul

[COPO140]

Very cool!

[Gary Anderson]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JlsPG2JpJo

[Vern B]

Great video, glad to hear they were able to deal with his health issues
and get a pacemaker implanted.

[dykstra]

So cool!! I love it!!

[Bill Pritchard]

I notice he's switched from Stroh's to Coors Light :beers:

What a wonderful video and glad to hear he's on the mend.

[69LM1]

What a great family. Really good people. I can't tell you how many people reach out about their memories of Mr. Ron and both Tin Soldiers.
Really proud that his son Jason has been able to continue the Tin Soldier legacy, and even turn it into a successful business (Fabrication and Racing). Check them out if you can at:

https://tinsoldierracecars.com/

and on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/tinsoldierracecars

Hope to see Mr. Ron back in the saddle (and with a good weight on the car this time! :) ) soon.

/R
Blessed to be the current caretaker for the second time of the Tin Soldier COPO

[69LM1]

Also a fun pic. Mr. Ron and his wife back in the day:

https://i.imgur.com/X6T6Dou.jpg

And a few years back when Jason was able to reunite him with the TS:

https://i.imgur.com/DOISoGN.jpg

Mr. Ron's quote that day: "Same car / Same Wife"

/R

[Gary Anderson]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqHN83u3msg

[Pro Stock John]

Jason's interview of his dad is great.

[bugsy]

Great History, Jason &company builds some of the best race cars out there today. i have one of their rear housings in my street car. Charlie Brown to the Front.