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 | Here is Truman at his Englewood, FL. home getting ready one of his high powered Pontiac 400 engines for IHRA competition. In the competitive world of drag racing, attention to detail is a requirement if you want to run with the big dogs. | |
 | Truman's son, Doug, is an excellent factory trained motorcycle technician for Indian & Harley Davidson, and is a service manager in Sarasota. His shirt says, "Got Horsepower?" Seems that this father son duo just want to go fast! Not only is Truman a talented racer, he is also an accomplished pianist. He was the keyboard player on the famed "Memphis" and "The Wham of that Memphis Man" songs released by the famous blues/rock pioneer, Lonnie Mack. |  |
 | Truman has also worked with Troy Seals & JoAnn Campbell, Gene Pitney, Ben E. King, Johnnie Tillitson, and was the staff musician at King & Fraternity Records in Cincinnati, Ohio. Truman also attended the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, and was a Piano Road Musician from 1960-1963. When it comes to his favorite musicians, Truman says all Blues, Swing, and Big Band musicians. Favorite songs: R&B Classics. | |
We asked Truman some questions, and here are his responces. What are your Hobbies? My hobbies are golf, diving, & music. What are your all-time favorite movies? Gone With the Wind, Appocalypse Now, and Green Beret. Who are your favorite Actors/Actresses? John Wayne and Ann Margret. What are your favorite foods? My favorite food is Fresh Deep Sea Fish. What are your favorite vehicles? My favorite vehicles are Catapillar D-8 & Pontiac Firebirds, of course! What are your favorite drinks? Depends on my mood and occasion, but a cold BEER ranks right up there! What are your favorite snacks? Pizza, Jerky, and Cheese-Its. What is your favorite animal? Beast, my cat. What are your favorite places? #1 is HOME, then Maui and Bermuda. What is the best advice you have ever received? "Remember, everyone cannot be you" and "there is no such word as CAN'T" What is the worst advice you have ever received? It was in 1975: "It's time to sell you car and quit drag racing." In your opinion, what is the worst job in the world? Being a salesman. In your opinion, what is the best job in the world? Professional Golf Pro. What would you like to do for a living? Nothing, I'm "Retired" and having too much fun! What does a hero mean to you? Anyone that stands up for what they believe, says what they mean and means what they say. Name somone you would like to meet. George Bush and the Dali Lama. Who would like to attend a get-together? My Dad, Mathew, and my family. |     | |
What is your advice to aspiring racers? Spend some time with the older racers before they are gone. They like to tell "war stories." Philosophy: Your best is all you can do, and only you know when you have done your best. Remember, there can only be one winner, but every dog will have his day. Respectfully, Truman D. Fields alias, "Hard Times" |  | |
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: USMC, 1964-1970 (active & reserve), Sgt. E-5 IBM Field Engineering, 1967-1994, Customer Svc. & Management. Marconi Services, 1994-2002, Driector of Technical Svc. & Support. NHRA, 1972 Stock Eliminator, Summer Nationals NHRA, 1972-1973 - Class Record/Champion, SS/K NHRA, 1971-1978 Class Champion, A/B/C/D/ Stock NHRA, 1971-1978 Class Records, A/B/C/D Stock NHRA, 1973 Stock Eliminator, US Nationals NHRA, 1977 Stock Eliminator, Three Division "5" WCS events. IHRA, 1981-1985 Class Records, B/C Stock IHRA, 1982 Stock Eliminator, Five Division WCS events IHRA, 1982 Stock World Champion IHRA, 1983 Stock Eliminator, Three National events IHRA, 1983 Stock World Champion (only back to back Stock Champ) IHRA/NHRA 1984 Car Craft All Star Drag Team, Stock Driver of the Year. | ||
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