When BJ put it for sale (and I believe Ron was still alive but maybe sold his share to BJ at that point), the forest preserve came in and offered him his asking price almost immediately.
He turned it down.
Took a few years. Even advertised it on an alcohol (maybe even nitro) funny car at Route 66 race one year.
Was finally able to find buyers.
Its hard to keep going with young kids in several activities but we make a point to at least go to one of their shows.
Went to wheel stand practice and their night of thunder.
Some day, I'll get another bracket car together. I'm probably 5-10 years away.