CLASS RACER FORUM - Lloyd Bray

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Thank you for posting this Ed. He was as close to me as he was to you. His influence, teachings and personality touched all he was around all over the U.S., not just those that lived close to him or were taught by him. I am glad to have had the time with him i had, i definitely learned from one of the old school great ones! May he rest in peace.

It is most certainly true that the Good Lord moves in mysterious ways. This morning, as I was poking around on Class Racer, I stumbled upon this thread that I started back in June of '09.

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=18479

As I reread the entire post, it became more evident what a unique, well liked individual Lloyd was. Through DG and Daniel's efforts, some of these stories were shared with Lloyd. The ClassRacer family managed to brighten Lloyd's day and bring a smile to his face if only briefly and let him know how many people he really touched during his time on Earth.

R.I.P. Lloyd

It was an honor to know Lloyd & we will miss him. Truly a "Class" Guy
He sure was fun to be around. Always willing to share his knowledge to us "Kids"

Marty Burke
B/SA 4014

Lloyd was a stick shift racer as we all know. I raced against him a number of times back in the day. A fierce competitor and a class guy. He always had a kind word to say. Will be missed by many. God speed Lloyd Bill Davis

God Speed, Lloyd! I can't say more than has already been said. He was truly a joy and bright spot everytime I saw him. We had lots of fun. And D.G., my heart aches with you for the loss.

Dwight Southerland

I met Lloyd & DG at the Denver Mile High Nationals while I was racing A/FS with my Shelby Daytona. I was building my AMX for Stock at the time and Lloyd was intrigued by the combo and he really, I mean sincerely, wanted to help with the 4300 Autolite. I sent him a core. Soon thereafter, I made it to a test-n-tune for the first time borrowing a poorly jetted, no jet extension, no slosh tube 750 DP Holley. I ran 12.65 ET with it chugging & not pulling past 5K.
The following week Lloyds Autolite arrived. I placed it on the car and headed to the track. First pass; huge wheelie, even in 2nd gear and 11.65 ET! I called Lloyd immediately and thanked him. Trouble was, he would never give me a price....so I waited for the bomb to drop, knowing Q-jets went for $500+...he said "I love that you are so excited about this, how does $250 sound?" I said it sounded really good!
That carb has always been on my car. Tried changing the air-bleeds on the dyno. Nothing I could do to improve it.
We spoke many times over the years because he was just the nicest guy to talk to. He warned me long ago to not obsess over the sport as it could ruin you! Naturally, he was the first I called when I set a record and qualified well.
He'd say, "oh, Jeff...I told you to be careful!"
DG, you have lost a great friend. But this has been approaching for a while now, so I hope you two had plenty of good times while he was in long-term care. The two of you will go down as one of the great partnerships in NHRA history.
I'm saddened by his loss but know he is in heaven enjoying that great-big drag strip in the sky!
4-speeds forever,
Jeff

I was at the 77 US National with Arlen Fadely it was the year he won Modified when Lloyd can over to talk to Fadely he told him that he had someone who wanted to buy his car as it was for sale at that time. That someone turned out to be Mike Edwards, Mike looked at it but didn't buy it then. In 78 we had just got pitted at Indy and Lloyd showed up again and told him Mike was there to buy the car. Mike showed up Saturday with the money but car, 2 spare engines, rear ends, spare Doug Nash Trans and Trailer!

What a sad day for those who knew Lloyd. He and DG were my favorites as a little kid and I always tried my best to find them at the races. I remember at the Denver national in the late 80's, my little sister hit her head on the trailer and Lloyd was so worried about her, that he checked on her nonstop all day long. He could have been more concerned with his race car but he wasn't. Just shows the kind of man he was. In the 34 years that I knew Lloyd I still have fond memories of him and will always cherish his kindness.

DG - may you find comfort and peace in knowing that Lloyd is in a lot better place.

The Compton Family - Mike, Janey, Michael & Melissa

Lloyd R.i.P. My brother and I met Lloyd and D. G. at the 1972 winternationals, instant friendship from then on. J Mendes

Lloyd and DG along with Rusty Gillis were one of the primary reasons I got hooked on class racing.when I was a kid.

Now I am not so much a kid anymore, but I am still hooked.

RIP Lloyd, you were one of the best.