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George B Whalen

1928 - 2009

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d.dunn posted a condolence

may he rest in peace,he will be missed in aug at pdl

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rich budzinski posted a condolence

Really miss the great times at Pocono drag lodge. Rest in peace my friend........

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Reed & Tangie posted a condolence

George was a wonderful man to be around, esp. when we talked about drag racing history - We thoroughly enjoyed our time together at the York Reunion with George and Wally Bell and were hoping for more - George will be missed but he's now at the drag race in heaven. Our prayers are with his family and friends, Reed and Tangie C: 308-380-8630 Reed's Performance 2011 Avenue B Kearney, Ne. 68847 B: 308-236-5784 Email: raremopars@frontiernet.net www.ReedsPerformance.com www.RaceCarRegistry.com 2007 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Inductee

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Steve posted a condolence

George was a customer at Gateway Ford in Tunkhannock when I worked there in the 90's. Used to tell stories of drag racing at Pocono drag Lodge in the 60's. Cool Guy! Those aren't clouds up there in heaven buddy-its tire smoke! RIP....

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Frank Z. posted a condolence

My sincere sympathy to all of the Whalen family and friends. I only came in contract with Mr. Whalen once in my life, as a child at The Pocono Drag Lodge when I did not have the money to buy one of his Hemi Dodge Funny Car pictures. He not only gave me one, he also autographed it and shook my hand. I have that picture to this day and have shared that special memory of a childhood hero with my now grown children.

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Paul Mizerak posted a condolence

I met "Doc" only a few times at some car cruises years ago, nice guy...its amazing how one life can touch so many others.. "Doc", you'll be able to have the best seat watching us at the Pocono Drag Lodge Reunion..you'll hear us talking about those good times..

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Don Jones posted a condolence

I'll try again. My 'puter is rebeling. In 1964 I went up to PDL with a coupe that I had no idea into which class it would fall . After inspection it was deternined to be H/G. When coming to the staging area I was told I could not run any Gas class without a leather jacket. George was talking to an official in the staging area and overheard the conversation and offered me his so I could run. I ended up beating two Ford flatheads and getting my 1st trophy. If not for George I'd have just gone home. It has always been one of my best and most often repeated memories of the '60's

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Don Jones posted a condolence

In 1964 I went up to PDL with a car I had no idea what class it would be in. After inspection as class.George was talking to one of the officials inthe staging area and overheard the conversation and offered me his.If not for George I'd have gone home without running..I ended up beating two ford flatheads and getting my 1st trophy. All because of the kindness of George..

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Tony Yanchuk posted a condolence

George, Time to make one more pass to thru the pearly gates. Rest in peace and Godspeed. Tony

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Dave Lehr posted a condolence

This guy was a racing icone. It's guys like George that made me a motor head.

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Jim Amos posted a condolence

I first met George at the Pocono Drag Lodge back in the 1960’s. He was one of the first professional level racers coming out of PDL. He was a fierce competitor and his cars were always first class. He became know as “The Rebel” but in all truthfulness he was more aptly an ivy leaguer. A few years ago I interview George for a video documentary chronicling PDL. I am glad we were able to document his story and include it our collection of historical drag racing videos. Rest in peace my friend and until we meet again. Jim Amos

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Charlie Morris posted a condolence

The world of racing has lost another of it's greats. RIP Rebel

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Wally Bell posted a condolence

God Bless You George. Our great days together racing were priceless to me. Wally

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Jack Thomas posted a condolence

Godspeed, George from one of the guys at Pocono Drag Lodge.

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Peter Lewis posted a condolence

The lake is not going to be the same without George. I hope he has a fast car up there.

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Michael Graham posted a condolence

Shawn and Family, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Fondest regards, Michael,Leslie Graham and Family

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