Folks Of Interest Albert "Al" Drake Memorial

This is for all H.A.M.B. Members and friends of Al Drake.
This Sunday the 20th of August the family of Albert Drake will be hosting a memorial to honor and celebrate Al's time here on Earth and for all friends that knew Al or just enjoyed his writings to come out and share their stories and share food and drink. The event will be held at the Slo Poks Clubhouse in Vancouver Washington starting at noon until......
Nicholson
13941 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver, Wa.
This is just 5 minutes off of the I 205 exit at 134th st.
There will be plenty of parking, Hot Rods and Customs are encouraged but not required. Signs will be placed at the driveway, please observe the 5 mph speed.

 

Gary, see you around noon !

 

If anyone needs a contact number please p.m. me, thanks, G.....

 

Thanks for posting Gary. The wife and I will plan on making it.

 

I only knew Albert Drake through his books (I have several) and his wonderful writing over the years. I know it will be a wonderful celebration of life and although I'm half a country away, I will be there in spirit.
Perhaps someone who attends might post a recap and some pics. I'm sure that would be appreciated.

 

Well, my dad was devout “Rambler” but this looks fun.

 

I always liked his stories, Most of the time they were the Highlight( as in the best part) of the Monthly Good Guys magazine. Rest in Peace Albert Drake!

 

Another good one lost.

 

I hope to talk Marty into posting some pictures of this event, he has the picture posting deal down well.....I do not!

 

I have the posting thing down, now for the taking thing !

 

I heard about this from Brizz at the last Alley I attended. I didn't know him, but I am happy to honor him none the less.

 

Billy, most all Hot Rodders know his work through his books, articles and monthly columns for Goodguys. Al was a truly great guy and I feel very fortunate to be able to call him good friend for over 40 years. Al was a very humble man and did not want a lot of fuss over his p***ing but I know that he would appreciate us Hot Rodders having a real good bench race and B.S. session in his honor.

 

My bench racing 60 footers need some work but my reaction time is right there with the best of them. See you gents at the clubhouse.

 

Any luck with a report on how it went. Bit far for me to get there, but friend of Al's and Slopokes (through Al) for a long time. Miss him already. David