Al Eckstrand

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Al Eckstrand

Postby Andamo » Wed May 14, 2008 7:17 pm

I just read on the NHRA site that Al Eckstrand passed away on May 10th at the age of 79.
Another one of the greats has left us. RIP Al, you'll be missed.

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Postby WildcatOne » Wed May 14, 2008 7:23 pm

Here is the link to a great shot of Al with the "Lawman"...RIP. WC1
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Postby pro70z28 » Wed May 14, 2008 7:33 pm

R.I.P.
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Postby draglist » Wed May 14, 2008 7:57 pm

Farewell, Al. One of the real hard charging sportsman racers who make up the backbone of this sport. bp
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Postby Gator » Wed May 14, 2008 8:33 pm

Al actually owned a castle in England......

R.I.P. Lawman

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Postby RH » Wed May 14, 2008 9:14 pm

I would have to say that few racers traveled as diverse a path as Al did.
Quite a life.
RIP.
"I get pushed outa' shape and it's hard to steer, when I get rubber in all four gears"


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