Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

Though we had never met him, we looked forward to racing with him someday. Reading this hit me like a ton of bricks this morning. The racing community truly is a family and he was a big part of it, even if we only knew him from here. Chris' creativity, positive "never give up" energy and enthusiasm will be sorely missed.

Draw inspiration from his passion, and let us all take this as a big reminder that we need to live each day as though it's our last - you never know when it will be your time to go.

Our sincere condolences to his kids, family and friends from us at Moneymaker Racing . . . Alex, Beth & Tony.

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

I thought it was a bad joke but it is a nightmare.....That boy sure did have a passion for life.

My thoughts and prayer are for Chris, his family, friends and all of us including me who are missing what is important in life.

Godspeed Chris.

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

I sat here and started a reply four times and just couldn't find the right words to say. To say Drooze will be missed is an understatement. Whether you liked Drooze or not it's been a long, long time(if ever) since I saw anyone here with so much energy and enthusiasm and I think he gained many friends and admirers just because of it and I know he provided my world with much inspiration and laughter. Although I never got to meet him in person and looked forward to it, Drooze's light shown brightly(in Stock/Superstock) racing for a short time but will live with many of us for a long, long time.
Godspeed Chris and my condolences to the Wertman family and Mandie.

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

Horible news, Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

I'm stunned. I met Chris at Bandimere a week ago yesterday. This is so sad. He will be missed.

Godspeed Chris. Prayers and condolences to his family.

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

This report goes into more detail of what happened:

http://www.ohio.com/news/99740134.html

I thought they were turning the corner after Denver, and now this.

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

Our deepest simpathy and condolences go out to his family and friends. R.I.P. Chris

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

My sympathy to the family. Class Racer and the new Mopars won't be the same. RIP

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

Words truly escape me, those of you who know me know that doesn't happen very often. Chris and I were working on the web site for the SSSSA and spoke only a few days ago. I am absolutely numb right now. God speed Chris "Drooze" Wertman.

In my former working life I was a Firefighter/ Paramedic for 33 years. Let this be a learning experience to all of us, SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES!

God bless Mandie and the rest of the Wertman family. If there is anything I or the Southern Stock / Super Stock Association can do for you please contact me. Jim

Re: Chris Wertman RIP
 

Truely unbelievable...Had the honor of meeting Chris and Mandie at Denver last week. He was overflowing with thoughts, ideas, plans, etc. Just goes to show that our time could be up today or tomorrow. We just never know. Our prayers and sympathies go out to the entire Wertman Family, the Lynch's, and friends.

Mike, Jim, Barb, Bob, Bev, Dave
Voth Family Racing