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Charles 'Chuck' Jones

Started by Jerry Entin , Jan 04 2011 17:10

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#101 Twin Window

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Posted 05 October 2011 - 12:18

Michael Oliver: Chuck Jones says he may have been mistaken about the picture of Clay in the Lola being taken at Kent. He says it could very well have been Brands Hatch.

I can confirm that the photo below was taken at Brands Hatch.

Clay Regazzoni waiting to go out in the Jones-Eisert Lola 330

photos: Chuck Jones collection

How? Because I took it.

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#102 Jerry Entin

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Posted 07 September 2015 - 14:20

Chuck Jones with his Loving Daughter Stephanie Jones DiVito

I am sorry to have to report that my Dear Friend of many years Chuck Jones passed away this morning.

He is survived by his Daughter Stephanie and son Sean and Janet Jones and his Grand children. And of course many friends and Admirers.

Edited by Jerry Entin, 21 April 2020 - 00:42.

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#103 E1pix

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Posted 07 September 2015 - 20:36

Sad news, Jerry. Sorry for your loss, and of course, his family's.

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#104 Manfred Cubenoggin

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Posted 08 September 2015 - 11:04

Sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to you, Jerry, and the Jones family & friends.

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#105 Michael Ferner

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Posted 09 September 2015 - 17:39

Yes, this is a sad loss. Condolences to all of his family, and the many friends and admirers. He will not be forgotten.

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#106 group7

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Posted 09 September 2015 - 20:27

my condolences to the Jones family, and you Jerry as well. what a career ! I glanced at this thread from time to time over the years, unfortunate that so many of the images have gone, is there no way of recovering them ?

Mike (group7) in Canada

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#107 Jerry Entin

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Posted 09 September 2015 - 22:02

Janet Jones and Chuck Jones with their Grandsons Justin and Joshua that is Carol Lyons their aunt

The shirt that Chuck is wearing is for his grandson Justin, it is a Kid Thunder shirt. Justin is a boxer and Chuck was very proud of him and loved to watch him in action. He is known as Justin Kid Thunder Jones

Mike: I am putting all the photos back on that have been taken off by image shack.

I hope Chuck's friends will enjoy seeing his racing and Family.

photo: Mr Paparazzi

Edited by Jerry Entin, 11 April 2020 - 15:39.

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#108 Magoo

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Posted 13 September 2015 - 12:09

Sorry to hear of his passing. Chuck Jones was quite a guy.

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#109 Jerry Entin

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Posted 13 September 2015 - 14:01

All racers had to start somewhere and here is Chuck with his Bike.

Photo Chuck Jones collection

Edited by Jerry Entin, 11 April 2020 - 15:36.

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#110 group7

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Posted 13 September 2015 - 14:22

Jerry, thanks for your efforts to get the photos back up, I remember there were some great images there ! all of your contributions here on this forum are appreciated ! and your thoughtful comments as well. :up:

Mike (group7) in Canada

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#111 Jerry Entin

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Posted 14 September 2015 - 00:50

Chuck Jones Lancer Lola at the Downtown Elkhart Lake Street parade

That is Sylvia Wilkinson by the car. Sylvia and John Morton stopped by to visit with us at the event.

Ike Smith and Doug MacCorkindale are also in the picture and they were working on the car that weekend.

This car was restored by the crew at Toluca Lake Restorations under the guidance of Chuck Jones.

Lilo Zicron and Dave Jacobs were the owners at that time.

They were kind enough to let Ike Smith and Doug MacCorkindale help on the car.

Brian Redman getting ready to drive the car into town with his grand daughter Victoria.

Dave Jacobs lending a had, Ike Smith with his back to us.

Edited by Jerry Entin, 12 April 2020 - 03:32.

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#112 group7

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Posted 15 September 2015 - 01:55

Jerry, big thanks for the work involved here. great images. :clap:

Mike (group7)

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#113 Jerry Entin

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 02:21

https://www.autoweek...ones-193202015/

Here is a link to the autoweek article on Chuck Jones

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#114 Jerry Entin

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 02:37

Jerry Entin and Ike Smith taking the Lancer Lola back to the track From the Elkhart Lake Street concourse

The ex Chuck Jones Lola is now owned by David Jacobs.

Edited by Jerry Entin, 11 April 2020 - 02:37.

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#115 Jerry Entin

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 03:48

Skip Hudson in the Chuck Jones owned Team Meridian Chaparral

photo: Chuck Jones collection

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#116 Jerry Entin

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 04:32

Kevin Bartlett with Jerry Eisert's Indy car.

photo: Chuck Jones collection

Edited by Jerry Entin, 11 April 2020 - 04:34.

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#117 Lee Nicolle

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 05:09

Kevin Bartlett with Jerry Eisert's Indy car.

photo: Chuck Jones collection

I think that is one for the ugly thread,,, the car, not Kevin.

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#118 Jerry Entin

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 05:39

Max Balchowsky working on the Lancer Lola

Skip Hudson driving and Chuck Jones in wild hat.

Chuck Jones collection

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#119 raceannouncer2003

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 05:40

Skip Hudson in the Chuck Jones owned Team Meridian Chaparral

photo: Chuck Jones collection

Could be Seattle, 1963 ? I see a "Harris" shirt in the background...Trevor Harris ?

Vince H.

Edited by raceannouncer2003, 11 April 2020 - 05:41.

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#120 Jerry Entin

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 05:50

Elkhart Lake 1966 Skip Hudson in cap and Mark Popov-Dadiani next to him

Max Balchowsky working on the Chuck Jones owned Lancer Lola.

photo: Dennis Shrimpf

Edited by Jerry Entin, 12 April 2020 - 02:18.

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#121 kevinbartlett

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Posted 11 April 2020 - 06:01

Kevin Bartlett with Jerry Eisert's Indy car.

photo: Chuck Jones collection

The Jerry Eisert turbo Chev powered USAC car was pretty much untested unit, I seem to remember Jerry with it at Indy in May 1970, but little was seen of it. The pose picture was at the rear of Jerry's shop in Costa Mesa. My involvement with the car was, after being bumped at the '70 Indy race. I had pretty much decided to call it quits with racing ovals until Chuck Jones rang me with an invite to have a lash at Ontario in the inaugural event. Naturally enough I accepted the drive. Long story short we went there with me as a virtual rookie on ovals and I found the car a handful to say the least. What it needed was an experienced oval driver to give proper feed back to Jerry. Progress was hampered with massive engine woes and with no spares readily to hand the project was curtailed. Chuck and Jerry helped in being able to have me steer the Lloyd Ruby back-up car. A big responsibility or me at the time as Lloyd hadn't decided which of the two cars he would qualify, so my early laps in practice were very cautious. I did qualify, engine failed part way into the race, though. I have to say the times spent with Chuck and Jerry were among the most treasured events in my 40 odd years as a race driver. RIP both mates.