Dick Moreland will be missed
 

He influenced me and was glad to know him.

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Just got a call from "Big Al" Alan Caraway informing me that Dick Moreland -"The Maestro" - passed away on August 29. For those not in the racing community, Dick was the creator of the "Class of 65" U/SA Plymouth wagon (the one Dave "Reverend MoPar" Koopman now races) and several other U/SA efforts as well. No one really knows exactly how many National Records he has had his hand in, but the "Class of 65" alone has 32 of them. Clayton Wright's Plymouth also has numerous records along with others. I would dare say that Dick has had a hand in more National Records than anyone in the category.


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RIP, Dick. A very creative racer, for sure.
I was a good friend of the late Mike Smith. He owned Dick's '65 Plymouth wagon that Clayton Wright now owns (or at least did the last I heard).
Dick owned a '65 Dodge wagon that was named "Class of '65". The late Ray Valpreda owned that, too. I don't know if he named the Plymouth as such, too.

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Dick was loved by both me and my family. He was my best friend for over 40 years. We had many racing and other experiences together and my life won't be the same without him. One of the things he use to say to me as we got older boy I wish I was 65 again. Great sense of humor and a wonderful man. Dick you are in Heaven now and I will see you again someday. God bless you and your family.
Clayton aka Butch

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Saw him race many times...certainly a master of that 273/Stromberg combo....

RIP Richard.....

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One of the legendary racers of the Land of NED, Rest in Peace.

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I was lucky enough to know Dick for well over 40 years. He had a V/SA Dodge Wagon with a slant six called the "Orange Crate" before he started his mastering the 273. Always a gentleman and a great sense of humor and I will miss him. RIP, Dick.

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It was always a pleasure to park near him and Clayton. Always had a great disposition and was a wealth of knowledge. RIP.

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I am very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He and I butted heads many times back in the day in U/SA (with him usually winning). He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family.

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My condolences to Mrs. Moreland and family.
Rest in Peace My Friend!!

Met Dickie and Clayton through Glen Hartzler a while back when Jerry Stein placed me in the seat of the Tomata Can. I was the bracket racer who hopped in the seat of the A car, we became friends and Dickie was one of my biggest supporters.

Dickie was very intelligent, a successful businessman and a total piece of work. His outside of the box thinking made him a many time national record holder and one of the most fum people to be around.
He more than inspired me in a few areas of thinking.............:rolleyes:

The last few times I saw Dickie he wasn't getting around so good with all the walking required to be involved racing he switched careers to stamp collecting. When I spoke to him last winter he sounded as excited and interested as ever having a great time collecting stamps and all that's involved in any hobby one would get lost in.

Heard about this yesterday at Englishtown, mentioned it to Glen who said it was so sad Dickie has passed. I feel the loss but am not sad knowing that he lived a full life and stayed active to the end.
Something we all should appreciate.