I met your uncle Bill in 1974 I was 8 and it was at byron dragway in byron illinois,he gave me an autographed black and white poster. I loved that poster lost it in a fire.But a I saw him again at byron atound 2003 or so they were filming a history channel show on trucks or something, I got a autographed pic from him and got to see him doit for the last time or atleast it was suppose to be,anyway he was awesome one of my favorite childhood memories as well as an adult. Wheels up my friend.

My family moved to Harrisburg in 69, my Dad owned BH&O Chevrolet in Harrisburg for years. That was how I met Bill. When my Dad hired him to do his show at the local drag strip and to show his truck and sign autographs at the dealership for the day before going to the strip. He talked about growing up in Shawneetown and all the great times he had there. I've been to Oakland City, it's a nice town. Glad to have you back in the neighborhood.

Scott, I was lucky enough to meet your Uncle Bill back in the 70's when my Dad's Dealership in Harrisburg Sponsored him to put on a demostation at the Harrisburg Drag Strip. It worked out great, he got to be home for a little while and see his old friends and I had a chance to work with Bill that day. He truely brought class to the sport.

I was fortunate enough to be best friends with John Golden (Bill's son) growing up here in Searcy, Ar. I live less than 3mi from Bill now.

scotty I was just watchin the video again and ill be damned that is Byron the very first part of the vid racing the hell on wheels tank I was there so cool .oh ya my step dad and his family are from Joliet,going to Byron this weekend ,my uncle has a alcohol dragster big block chevy ,a little bracket racin gonna take my son so the cycle continues take care man. im from Dixon il.

sounds like you guys had a Blast,I would expect nothing less,I spent enough time around him to know how much he really enjoyed his friends & fans,he didn't take it all for for granted....He was also one of the hardest working showmen in the sport. Thx for sharing Mike...!!!

I remember how he used to drive past the grade school in Shawneetown when we were on recess. Totally cool.

That was my 67 Nova I built back in 82. It was a destroked 400 or a 383, 4 bolt mains, and way to much more to add here. The blower was a Gary Dyer 6-71 set up.

Wow...thank you

He visited Hawaii at Hawaii Raceway Park back in 65'

R.I.P. Bill "Maverick" Golden, A true Legend, He will be remembered...

VERY-COOL ! Mike are you from Harrisburg, I noticed you knew Shawneetown was My families HOMETOWN...I was born in Joliet,Il. My Dad(Robert golden) went north,and Uncle Bill went to California approx. 1957'. In-Fact, We just moved closer to the Golden's original stompin'grounds. 12-months ago we moved to Oakland City,Indiana(25min. north of Evansville),..bout 1-1/2 hours from Shawnee. ttyl,ScottyG.

Thanks so-much for the Love Slapzilla! May those always be sweet-great memories, Lord knows I have so-many and cherish them myself! Ya Know Slap, those were times that will never come again..They were ours to Enjoy and Ours Only....!P.S. oh yes,I experienced Byron(one of my Favs)...Me,Mavericks brother Bob(my Dad),lived in Joliet,IL.//I'm sure you heard of Joliet. ttyl.,ScottyG.

THANKS MIKE! That's Very-Nice of You and Much-Appreciated! May Many Blessings come yourway!!!,ScottyG

R.I.P.

Hey again Mike! Is that a/your Ford Hot Rod(in the picture by your name)???? Looks Good!

Thanks Scott for the movies. I met your uncle Bill in Calgary Alberta back in the 80s, showing his car in a mall, and talked with him and bought autographed memorablia. Really nice guy! Do you know if that car is in a museum now? Or...... if other cars are..? Thanks! I'd love to see one again.:)