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by Andamo
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Gary Lee
Replies: 1
Views: 15242

Gary Lee

Gary Lee, whom most remember from his broadcasting days on ESPN and TNN, has passed away at the age of 63 from a suspected heart attack. I remember Gary along with Larry Rice and Dave DeSpain from the ''Thursday Night Thunder'' USAC series in and around the state of Indiana. Gary was very knowledgea...
by Andamo
Sat Jun 21, 2014 6:02 am
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Norm Weekly
Replies: 2
Views: 15574

Norm Weekly

Norm Weekly, the driver of the Frantic Four top fuel dragster passed away on June 19 at the age of 72. God speed Norm, and thank you.
by Andamo
Mon May 26, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Otie Smith
Replies: 1
Views: 5553

Otie Smith

Otie Smith, one of drag racings pioneers, who won the 1959 Nationals at Detroit has passed away. Otie turned 94 years old on May 22. May you rest in peace Mr. Smith and we all thank you for your contributions to the sport.
by Andamo
Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:17 am
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Bud Faubel
Replies: 2
Views: 3954

Re: Bud Faubel

I talked to Bud quite a few years ago at one of Bruce Larson's Barnfests. What a super fellow and talked like he had known me for many years. May you rest in peace Mr. Faubel and my condolences go out to Barbara and his family.
by Andamo
Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:46 am
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Stu Hilborn
Replies: 2
Views: 3401

Stu Hilborn

Stuart Hilborn passed away yesterday (12-16-13) at the age of 96. May you rest in peace Mr. Hilborn and my condolences go out to your family.
by Andamo
Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Walt Arfons
Replies: 5
Views: 2515

Walt Arfons

Walt Arfons has passed away at the age of 96. Condolences go out to his family members and friends. Thank you Mr. Arfons for all the thrilling memories you gave us and may you rest in peace.
by Andamo
Fri May 17, 2013 6:13 am
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Dick Trickle
Replies: 4
Views: 3330

Dick Trickle

Dick Trickle, who raced in the 70's and 80's and then with NASCAR passed away yesterday at age 71. By the time he was 48 years old he had won over 1200 races in 31 years of racing. Rest in peace Mr. Trickle and may God bless you.
by Andamo
Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:24 am
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Harry West
Replies: 2
Views: 1791

Harry West

Harry West, the owner of Hairy Glass which is a builder of many glass bodies and parts for the racing industry, passed away yesterday in his sleep. May you rest in peace Harry and thank you for your contibutions to the racing world.
by Andamo
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Daniel Inouye
Replies: 2
Views: 1633

Re: Daniel Inouye

Always someone that I admired. What he had to go through and what he became is legendary. May you rest in peace Mr. Inouye and we all thank you for being a true American patriot.
by Andamo
Sat Sep 29, 2012 5:44 am
Forum: Lost Friends
Topic: Chris Economaki
Replies: 3
Views: 3325

Chris Economaki

Chris Economaki passed away yesterday at the age of 91. God speed Mr. Economaki, you've set the bar so high in the reporting of auto racing, nobody will ever come close. My condolences go out to your family.

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