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Keep it on The Black Part (Fan Mail)

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Edelbrock Fan

Edelbrock Fan

Hi Christi,

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

Thank you once again for treating my family and especially my daughter so well at the races. It is always more fun when you have someone to cheer for, and that is the reason my daughter and wife still come to the races with me, to see you race.
I took some great (well maybe not so great) but good videos of the final Trans-Am on Sunday at Coronado. As you remember the weather was perfect, the racing intense, and the whole event successful again. Hope you enjoy the video I enclosed as I tried to get you and your dad in a lot of the shots. I put in two copies, just in case one gets damaged in the mail. Notice the crowd in the video and how much people really enjoyed the racing, the cheering, and the fun. I hope the Edelbrock family continues to support and be part of the vintage scene for many years to come as your participation keeps the spirit alive.

We read your family book, great stuff; you obviously come from good hard working folk and heritage. My folks came from the same sort of background, self made, pulled up by the bootstraps. Enjoyed reading about your horse jumping and appreciated your work ethic in that sport. My family, when I was growing up, was all about horses and riding events etc. in San Juan Capistrano (I opted for motorcycles instead because I hated cleaning horse stalls).

Great photo! Could you write something encouraging Sierra once again; you are one of her inspirations. She is in all Honor’s classes and straight A. I am very proud of her just like I’m sure your dad is proud of you. I hope she picks you when she has to write a research paper on famous and influential people in her upcoming junior year in high school. Anyway there is a self addressed stamped envelope holding the photos for protection and the return trip.

May God Bless you and your family. Keep it on the black part and have a wonderful, safe, and fun new year again in that souped-up number 13 Camaro…

Ken Casper

Edelbrock at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Legendary guitarist and hot rodder Jeff Beck accepted his awards at the 53rd annual Grammy ceremony wearing an Edelbrock Racing t-shirt.  Jeff is an avid hot rodder and loyal Edelbrock customer.

Letters to Edelbrock

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Dear Mr. Edelbrock,

When we were reading the play Macbeth in my 10th grade English class, I was trying to ask the student’s questions that could help them relate the play to everyday life. Students often struggle with reading Shakespeare and feeling that he is relevant to their lives.  When we reached the part where Macbeth hosts the king for dinner, I asked the students what famous person they would invite to dinner. It was a brief in-class assignment so students were allowed to free write without worrying about spelling or grammar issues. If this student knew I was sending this to you he would feel horrified since he never edited it.  But I knew that you would probably be touched to know that a 16-year-old student from Seekonk, MA (home of the Seekonk Speedway) dreams about meeting you.  He is extremely interested in working in the automotive industry when he gets older.  I am very proud of him for working hard in my honors class this year.  If it wouldn’t be too much to ask I was wondering if you would be willing to send him an autographed hat and or book in recognition of his hard work and future dreams.  My dad always speaks very highly of you and although we have never met, I admire you for the stories my dad has told me about your family’s hard work and dedication.  Hopefully one day our paths will cross.  For now, I will continue to be entertained by my dad’s stories!

Thanks,
Morgan Hellmold

What famous person would you invite to dinner?  Why?

I would invite Vic Edelbrock to dinner at my house.  He is the most well-known aftermarket performance group in the automotive industry.  He is very pro American with all his parts made in the USA, which I support dearly.  He is one of my idols and which one day I would like to join such a performance industry.  I would serve him an old fashioned American barbecue with burgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, etc.  One question I would ask Vic would be how he went about building such an empire and of course ask for an autograph.  Vic Edelbrock is one person I would invite to dinner.