Another Racer Passes....

My Father passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, at the age of 75. He raced Stockcars in the bullrings around Chicago in the mid-late fifties. When he turned 50, in 1977, he took up drag racing at old Oswego Dragway in Oswego Illinois, just west of Chicago, running a self built 1975 Nova name "Pretty Baby". His drink of choice was Crown Royal. His sport of choice was Auto Racing. His passion were his Family and Friends, But the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye was put there by Mary Catherine, an beautiful Irish Catholic girl, in 1948. Many men talk of being in the shadow of thier Fathers... My Brother and I found that it wasn't a shadow, but shade. It was his love. It shielded us from harm and kept us warm and safe from the world, until we ventured out into it on our own. But we were always able to return to it, whenever we needed his help and wisdom. My Father gave us our love of the sport of auto racing, and for that I am truly grateful. The hours spent at the track, or in front of the television, discussing the this and the that of the sport were time well spent and will be remembered forever. For those of you who I have met here, or in the racing days past on Hawaii, Ten and VROC, I just felt the need to let you know that a terrific Father, Racer and Gentleman passed through this world, and left his mark with Brother and myself. I'm going to give you simple advice, call your Mother and Father NOW! RIGH NOW! Tell them you love them, you never know when it will be the last time... Thanks for listening Michael Loos

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"Race1530" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > My Father passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, atthe > age of 75. He raced Stockcars in the bullrings around Chicago in themid-late > fifties. When he turned 50, in 1977, he took up drag racing at old Oswego > Dragway in Oswego Illinois, just west of Chicago, running a self built1975

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> Nova name "Pretty Baby". > > His drink of choice was Crown Royal. > His sport of choice was Auto Racing. > His passion were his Family and Friends, > But the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye was put there by Mary > Catherine, an beautiful Irish Catholic girl, in 1948. > > Many men talk of being in the shadow of thier Fathers... My Brother and I

found > that it wasn't a shadow, but shade. It was his love. It shielded us fromharm > and kept us warm and safe from the world, until we ventured out into it onour > own. But we were always able to return to it, whenever we needed his helpand > wisdom. > > My Father gave us our love of the sport of auto racing, and for that I amtruly > grateful. The hours spent at the track, or in front of the television, > discussing the this and the that of the sport were time well spent andwill be > remembered forever. > > For those of you who I have met here, or in the racing days past onHawaii, Ten > and VROC, I just felt the need to let you know that a terrific Father,Racer > and Gentleman passed through this world, and left his mark with Brotherand > myself. > > I'm going to give you simple advice, call your Mother and Father NOW!RIGH > NOW! Tell them you love them, you never know when it will be the lasttime... > > Thanks for listening > Michael Loos Out thoughts and hearts go out to your families Michael. dave henrie

Memorable tribute, Michael. R.I.P. "Race1530" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > My Father passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, atthe > age of 75. He raced Stockcars in the bullrings around Chicago in themid-late > fifties. When he turned 50, in 1977, he took up drag racing at old Oswego > Dragway in Oswego Illinois, just west of Chicago, running a self built1975

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> Nova name "Pretty Baby". > > His drink of choice was Crown Royal. > His sport of choice was Auto Racing. > His passion were his Family and Friends, > But the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye was put there by Mary > Catherine, an beautiful Irish Catholic girl, in 1948. > > Many men talk of being in the shadow of thier Fathers... My Brother and I

found > that it wasn't a shadow, but shade. It was his love. It shielded us fromharm > and kept us warm and safe from the world, until we ventured out into it onour > own. But we were always able to return to it, whenever we needed his helpand > wisdom. > > My Father gave us our love of the sport of auto racing, and for that I amtruly > grateful. The hours spent at the track, or in front of the television, > discussing the this and the that of the sport were time well spent andwill be > remembered forever. > > For those of you who I have met here, or in the racing days past onHawaii, Ten > and VROC, I just felt the need to let you know that a terrific Father,Racer > and Gentleman passed through this world, and left his mark with Brotherand > myself. > > I'm going to give you simple advice, call your Mother and Father NOW!RIGH > NOW! Tell them you love them, you never know when it will be the lasttime... > > Thanks for listening > Michael Loos

My condolences on the passing of your father. I call my mother nearly every week long distance to keep in touch even though I'm 55. I wish I could talk to my Dad as well, but he passed away 16 years ago. Joel Willstein -- "If you can leave black marks on a straight from the time you exit a corner till the time you brake for the next turn , then you have enough horsepower." Mark Donohue "Race1530" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > My Father passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, at the > age of 75. He raced Stockcars in the bullrings around Chicago in the mid-late > fifties. When he turned 50, in 1977, he took up drag racing at old Oswego > Dragway in Oswego Illinois, just west of Chicago, running a self built 1975 > Nova name "Pretty Baby". > > His drink of choice was Crown Royal. > His sport of choice was Auto Racing. > His passion were his Family and Friends, > But the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye was put there by Mary > Catherine, an beautiful Irish Catholic girl, in 1948. > > Many men talk of being in the shadow of thier Fathers... My Brother and I found > that it wasn't a shadow, but shade. It was his love. It shielded us from harm > and kept us warm and safe from the world, until we ventured out into it on our > own. But we were always able to return to it, whenever we needed his help and > wisdom. > > My Father gave us our love of the sport of auto racing, and for that I am truly > grateful. The hours spent at the track, or in front of the television, > discussing the this and the that of the sport were time well spent and will be > remembered forever. > > For those of you who I have met here, or in the racing days past on Hawaii, Ten > and VROC, I just felt the need to let you know that a terrific Father, Racer > and Gentleman passed through this world, and left his mark with Brother and > myself. > > I'm going to give you simple advice, call your Mother and Father NOW! RIGH > NOW! Tell them you love them, you never know when it will be the last time... > > Thanks for listening > Michael Loos

My condolences on the passing of your father. I call my mother nearly every week long distance to keep in touch even though I'm 55. I wish I could talk to my Dad as well, but he passed away 16 years ago. Joel Willstein -- "If you can leave black marks on a straight from the time you exit a corner till the time you brake for the next turn , then you have enough horsepower." Mark Donohue "Race1530" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > My Father passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, at the > age of 75. He raced Stockcars in the bullrings around Chicago in the mid-late > fifties. When he turned 50, in 1977, he took up drag racing at old Oswego > Dragway in Oswego Illinois, just west of Chicago, running a self built 1975 > Nova name "Pretty Baby". > > His drink of choice was Crown Royal. > His sport of choice was Auto Racing. > His passion were his Family and Friends, > But the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye was put there by Mary > Catherine, an beautiful Irish Catholic girl, in 1948. > > Many men talk of being in the shadow of thier Fathers... My Brother and I found > that it wasn't a shadow, but shade. It was his love. It shielded us from harm > and kept us warm and safe from the world, until we ventured out into it on our > own. But we were always able to return to it, whenever we needed his help and > wisdom. > > My Father gave us our love of the sport of auto racing, and for that I am truly > grateful. The hours spent at the track, or in front of the television, > discussing the this and the that of the sport were time well spent and will be > remembered forever. > > For those of you who I have met here, or in the racing days past on Hawaii, Ten > and VROC, I just felt the need to let you know that a terrific Father, Racer > and Gentleman passed through this world, and left his mark with Brother and > myself. > > I'm going to give you simple advice, call your Mother and Father NOW! RIGH > NOW! Tell them you love them, you never know when it will be the last time... > > Thanks for listening > Michael Loos

Thanks to all who responded here and by E-mail, your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. On a side note, my Father was Mark Martins biggest fan. He thought Mark was the epitome of what a racer should be, aggresive, clean and a Gentleman. He had a yearly, running bet with a friend of his that Mark Martin would win. I would love to collect that bet for him this Sunday. He was so excited that it had come down to the last race of the season and that Martin had a shot, although he cussed NASCAR like a sailor after they took 25 points away from Martin, he was looking forward to watching the race this weekend. So I ask that all you guys put aside your favorite driver for this weekend and pull hard for Martin, it would do my Dad proud. Thanks again for all the heartfelt responses from myself and my family, Sincerely Michael Loos

Michael, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My best to you and your family. -Larry "Race1530" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > My Father passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, atthe > age of 75. He raced Stockcars in the bullrings around Chicago in themid-late > fifties. When he turned 50, in 1977, he took up drag racing at old Oswego > Dragway in Oswego Illinois, just west of Chicago, running a self built1975

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> Nova name "Pretty Baby". > > His drink of choice was Crown Royal. > His sport of choice was Auto Racing. > His passion were his Family and Friends, > But the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye was put there by Mary > Catherine, an beautiful Irish Catholic girl, in 1948. > > Many men talk of being in the shadow of thier Fathers... My Brother and I

found > that it wasn't a shadow, but shade. It was his love. It shielded us fromharm > and kept us warm and safe from the world, until we ventured out into it onour > own. But we were always able to return to it, whenever we needed his helpand > wisdom. > > My Father gave us our love of the sport of auto racing, and for that I amtruly > grateful. The hours spent at the track, or in front of the television, > discussing the this and the that of the sport were time well spent andwill be > remembered forever. > > For those of you who I have met here, or in the racing days past onHawaii, Ten > and VROC, I just felt the need to let you know that a terrific Father,Racer > and Gentleman passed through this world, and left his mark with Brotherand > myself. > > I'm going to give you simple advice, call your Mother and Father NOW!RIGH > NOW! Tell them you love them, you never know when it will be the lasttime... > > Thanks for listening > Michael Loos

Thanks for sharing that Michael. Very nice tribute. Peace and prayers to you and your family. "Race1530" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]... > My Father passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, atthe > age of 75. He raced Stockcars in the bullrings around Chicago in themid-late > fifties. When he turned 50, in 1977, he took up drag racing at old Oswego > Dragway in Oswego Illinois, just west of Chicago, running a self built1975

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> Nova name "Pretty Baby". > > His drink of choice was Crown Royal. > His sport of choice was Auto Racing. > His passion were his Family and Friends, > But the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eye was put there by Mary > Catherine, an beautiful Irish Catholic girl, in 1948. > > Many men talk of being in the shadow of thier Fathers... My Brother and I

found > that it wasn't a shadow, but shade. It was his love. It shielded us fromharm > and kept us warm and safe from the world, until we ventured out into it onour > own. But we were always able to return to it, whenever we needed his helpand > wisdom. > > My Father gave us our love of the sport of auto racing, and for that I amtruly > grateful. The hours spent at the track, or in front of the television, > discussing the this and the that of the sport were time well spent andwill be > remembered forever. > > For those of you who I have met here, or in the racing days past onHawaii, Ten > and VROC, I just felt the need to let you know that a terrific Father,Racer > and Gentleman passed through this world, and left his mark with Brotherand > myself. > > I'm going to give you simple advice, call your Mother and Father NOW!RIGH > NOW! Tell them you love them, you never know when it will be the lasttime... > > Thanks for listening > Michael Loos

On 16 Nov 2002 15:25:07 GMT, [email hidden] (Race1530) wrote: >My Father passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, November 14, 2002, at the >age of 75. He raced Stockcars in the bullrings around Chicago in the mid-late >fifties. When he turned 50, in 1977, he took up drag racing at old Oswego >Dragway in Oswego Illinois, just west of Chicago, running a self built 1975 >Nova name "Pretty Baby". I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, my condolences.. Andre