RELATED STORY - PAST PRO STOCK NATIONAL EVENT WINNER JERRY ECKMAN PASSES

A little over a decade ago, CompetitionPlus.com had an audio channel that featured some of drag racing's personalities. Veteran drag racing announcer Joe Castello did the interviews for CompetitionPlusAudio, and just days after Jerry Eckman, a racer who had been suspended and fined over a pit area safety issue was reinstated by NHRA, took time to share his story.

Eman's story is one of redemption following a dark time in his life. He doesn't make excuses and has always owned up to his actions and transgressions. This interview is pure gold and comes just days after his passing.