Raymond Godman
Ray’s 75-mile-per-hour 1932 Ford Roadster was a far cry from the 1800 horsepower ”Bo Weevils” that he fielded during the 70’s. His cars, raced over a span of three decades, giving testimony to Ray’s love of drag racing. Ray is credited with bringing NHRA racing to the hills of Tennessee, by hosting the Safety Safari in 1955. Attending the First Nationals in Great Bend, Ray won his class with a speed of 92.68 mph and then raced at the next 24 Nationals with a roadster, then dragsters, and finally funny cars.