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John Foos
by Rich Armstrong
John
Foos was reared in Laurel, Montana, but
now resides in Helena. John entered his
first race in 1961. He competed in the
last two days of the Missoula to Circle
race promoting Highway 200 through
Montana. After the Montana
Cross-Country "T" Assoc.
was organized, John joined and
participated in thirteen races through
the 1980's.
John was a fierce
competitor! His motto-" I
CHEAT". This was more bluff than
anything, as his generosity was very
evident in that he never refused to
assist anyone-
whether it is the need for a coil or EVEN
the loan of a complete engine!
John served as President in 1966 and
1967. His wife, Donna, was
Sec.-Treasurer.
Spontaneous response was one of John's
characteristics. During a race in the
Flathead country, the weather was cold
and very rainy. After two days of driving
with no top on his roadster, and while
stopped for coffee and trying to find
shelter from the elements, a
young man driving a Model A Sedan
stopped. He leaned out the window and
asked John
if he would trade. John jumped up and
said, "Get your junk out and you
have a trade".
Five minutes later, John was a proud
owner of the A. John's comment when asked
why
he did it; "At least I'll be
dry"!
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