We lost a WORLD CHAMPION - Page 3

Lew Silverman · 09-19-2013, 09:49 PM

Please accept my condolences to you and your Family, Tony. Although I never met your Dad, it was impossible not to know what a great champion he was and always will be. Rest in Peace, Delmer.

Lew Silverman

Jeff Lane · 09-19-2013, 10:00 PM

Sorry to hear about Delmer passing. He and I fought it out in 1986 down to the last race at Pomona for the World Championship in 1986. We were sitting on the guardrail together as being part of the pre race ceremony while Don Garlits was speaking on stage. Delmer said to me, "that is one guy I would like to meet someday". When Garlits was done speaking and came off the stage, I yelled over to him and said "Don, come over here, there is someone I would like you to meet". Don came over in case he might know who I was (he didn't know me from Adam) and I introduced him to Delmer and Garlits shook Delmers hand. Delmer had such a big smile on his face and said he wasn't ever going to wash that hand again.

Thought I would share that story with you as your racing family out here really enjoyed Delmer. God Speed.

SPS · 09-19-2013, 10:14 PM

Sorry to hear this.

A very sad day.

I'm glad to have known Delmer.

FJ

MEXJOE · 09-19-2013, 10:42 PM

Tony & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was one of the nicest racers I ever had the chance to meet. He will not be forgotten.
Godspeed, Champ.

Glen DeMenge

Bill Bogues · 09-19-2013, 11:20 PM

Tony, Joan and family. I am so sorry to hear that Delmer has passed away. He was a great guy, we loved talking to him and he will be missed. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Sharon Bogues

Don Kennedy · 09-20-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Bogues

Tony, Joan and family. I am so sorry to hear that Delmer has passed away. He was a great guy, we loved talking to him and he will be missed. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Sharon Bogues

Thinking. About the past when. We had fun i hope you are ok with happy memories

Dan Fletcher · 09-20-2013, 07:03 AM

So sorry for your loss. I haven't seen your Dad in several years, but when I think of him I can hear his very distinctive voice like he was sitting right here.

Bill Mitchell · 09-20-2013, 07:42 AM

Sorry for your loss-many fond memories all the way back to the AHRA days. Bill & Larry Mitchell

5919 SSKA · 09-20-2013, 09:42 AM

So sorry for your loss. I met Delmer a couple of years ago at Topeka. He came over to chat with me about Dan Larson, and the car I had recently purchased from him (Delmer's '85 Z28 Camaro). Great man! Great story's!

sammy pizzolato · 09-20-2013, 10:21 AM

oh no say it's not so.div4 lost another key racer.Tony and Miss Joan i am so Sorry for your Loss. i allways enjoyed talking to Delmer.i can still see him riding on the golf kart with his favorite Dog.God Speed Delmer. he was a TRUE Friend to me.may he join Tim Scott Terry and Paul in that Big drag strip in the sky!!

09-19-2013, 09:49 PM	#21
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION Please accept my condolences to you and your Family, Tony. Although I never met your Dad, it was impossible not to know what a great champion he was and always will be. Rest in Peace, Delmer. Lew Silverman

09-19-2013, 10:00 PM	#22
Jeff Lane Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 49 Likes: 2 Liked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION Sorry to hear about Delmer passing. He and I fought it out in 1986 down to the last race at Pomona for the World Championship in 1986. We were sitting on the guardrail together as being part of the pre race ceremony while Don Garlits was speaking on stage. Delmer said to me, "that is one guy I would like to meet someday". When Garlits was done speaking and came off the stage, I yelled over to him and said "Don, come over here, there is someone I would like you to meet". Don came over in case he might know who I was (he didn't know me from Adam) and I introduced him to Delmer and Garlits shook Delmers hand. Delmer had such a big smile on his face and said he wasn't ever going to wash that hand again. Thought I would share that story with you as your racing family out here really enjoyed Delmer. God Speed.

09-19-2013, 10:14 PM	#23
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 297 Likes: 32 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION Sorry to hear this. A very sad day. I'm glad to have known Delmer. FJ

09-19-2013, 10:42 PM	#24
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 869 Likes: 129 Liked 151 Times in 48 Posts	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION Tony & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was one of the nicest racers I ever had the chance to meet. He will not be forgotten. Godspeed, Champ. Glen DeMenge __________________ Glen DeMenge 1969 Camaro Stock Eliminator

09-19-2013, 11:20 PM	#25
Bill Bogues Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bethany La. Posts: 319 Likes: 84 Liked 171 Times in 53 Posts	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION Tony, Joan and family. I am so sorry to hear that Delmer has passed away. He was a great guy, we loved talking to him and he will be missed. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Sharon Bogues __________________ Bill Bogues 4696 STK

09-20-2013, 07:03 AM	#27
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 485 Likes: 112 Liked 965 Times in 63 Posts	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION So sorry for your loss. I haven't seen your Dad in several years, but when I think of him I can hear his very distinctive voice like he was sitting right here. __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

09-20-2013, 07:42 AM	#28
Bill Mitchell Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kirksville MO Posts: 86 Likes: 145 Liked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION Sorry for your loss-many fond memories all the way back to the AHRA days. Bill & Larry Mitchell __________________ Bill Mitchell 5540

09-20-2013, 09:42 AM	#29
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION So sorry for your loss. I met Delmer a couple of years ago at Topeka. He came over to chat with me about Dan Larson, and the car I had recently purchased from him (Delmer's '85 Z28 Camaro). Great man! Great story's! __________________ Racing web page

09-20-2013, 10:21 AM	#30
sammy pizzolato Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: houma louisiana Posts: 432 Likes: 52 Liked 56 Times in 13 Posts	Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION oh no say it's not so.div4 lost another key racer.Tony and Miss Joan i am so Sorry for your Loss. i allways enjoyed talking to Delmer.i can still see him riding on the golf kart with his favorite Dog.God Speed Delmer. he was a TRUE Friend to me.may he join Tim Scott Terry and Paul in that Big drag strip in the sky!!