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Postby Danny White » Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:56 pm

I heard that he passed away after an accident at the March meet
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Postby jim sanders » Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:12 pm

terrible news today.... :(
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Postby draglist » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:38 am

Sad and true. The veteran Top Fuel and Top Alcohol racer and chassis builder died in a top end crash in the early afternoon today. It appears that John became incapacitated somehow during the run (perhaps heart attack or stroke) because none of the 'stopping' controls were attempted at all -- that includes chutes, brakes, or fuel shutoff. The car went through all the standard barriers. John's loss of course put a very somber mood into the organizers and racers. To my knowledge, the crowd was not informed of John's passing, although it was reported that he had been airlifted to the hospital. The news has made the evening news here in Bakersfield. RIP, John. bp
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Postby draglist » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:52 am

The Bakersfield Californian has had a great presence at the race this weekend. Sorry that they had this to cover:

http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/ ... 84552.html
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Postby pro70z28 » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:47 am

R.I.P. John
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Postby Gator » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:28 am

Very sad news..
Rest John
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Postby Big Erik » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:47 am

Godspeed John.........RIP ERIK
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Postby WildcatOne » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:36 am

So sorry to hear of this. RIP, John. WC1
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Postby Novel-T » Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:21 pm

This is sad news
John came to Mission many times.While he did his burnout and backup ,he had a Canadian flag on the cage,that was so cool
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Postby Lippy » Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:18 pm

Always sad to lose anyone. R.I.P. John, you will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends. :(
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