Ramcharger Jim Thorton passes

[anamalbob]

Just read on the NHRA site of the passing of one of the Original Ramchargers Jim Thorton. He was one of the drivers and piloted the '65 Altered Wheelbase car to an 8.91 in late '65.

 

[Budnicks]

RIP Jim you'll be missed...

 

[Endangered Species]

Another Legend Lost.

God Speed Mr. Thornton

For us Snowmobilers after Jim Thornton left Chrysler he went to work for Mickey Rupp designing race sleds.

 

[Hemi Rebel]

Damn. Sad to hear this. Hate to see these guys checking out.

 

[64BEL]

Sad to hear it. R.I.P. Jim

 

[satman72]

RIP Mr Thorton. I wish you Godspeed.

 

[Meep-Meep]

Sorry to hear this. RIP Mr. Thornton.

 

[65 Plymouth Satellite 426]

Rest In Peace Jim! No More Tractor Trailer Full Of Mopar Parts To Be Delivered! Great Picture of All The Guys Together! A Whose Who Of Mopar Racing!

 

[fwi]

How I love those Ramcharger cars (and guys)...........RIP Mr Thornton.