Lloyd Bray
 

It is with a heavy heart I tell everyone of the passing of Lloyd Bray. Lloyd passed early this morning. As most know it is a blessing as the last few years were not as Lloyd would have liked to live. He aws a great freind and mentor to me as he taught me all of my machining skills. Lloyd was a pioneer in the early days of the sport and will be greatly missed. D.G. told me there will be no services for Lloyd but instead a memorial of sorts probably at the Topeka Points race or national as Lloyd was at his best at the racetrack. R.I.P. and godspeed my freind!

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Lloyd's gentle spirit and outgoing nature will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him. Condolences to D.G. and family. Godspeed Big Guy.

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I am sorry to see this.
Lloyd got me in to my first National event in Huston 1992. I had only one points meet at Dallas The week before.
He, Jason Line, D.G. and my self went in to the tower at Dallas and Lloyd told the Div. 4 director "Do you see these boys?, They are the future of NHRA!"
I guess 20 years down the road maybe he was correct.
I got to know quite a few good people through him.
He even came up to Minnesota one winter to ride snowmobile with us.
(That was quite an experience)
I went to his shop in O.K.& learned from him and D.G.how to work on carburetors and race engines. He taught me A lot, I will never forget him and his loud crazy laugh.
He was a true sportsman drag-racer!
For what it's worth he once told me this....
" Kid... drag racing isn't a hobby,..it's a way of life."

Condolences to D.G. and family.

R.I.P. Lloyd

Glen DeMenge

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God Speed. My Friend.. Red Le Blanc

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RIP Lloyd. Some of my earliest and most fun memories of class racing are from watching Lloyd and DG testing their cars at the Tulsa track.

Lloyd always was smiling and having fun and a friend to everyone. He was one of the ones that is what class racing is all about.

Mike

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R.I.P. Lloyd. One great guy we lost there!

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We used to have a lot of fun with Lloyd.
I sure will miss him, lots of good stories to tell about that old guy.
R.I.P old pal.

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One of the great Ford racers of ALL TIME!!!!!!!!! Rest in peace. Bob and Don Moulton

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I was saddened when I received the call from D.G. this morning. I'm sure most of us that raced with Lloyd in his day have many fond memories of his stories and eccentricities. Given his condition of the past few years he is now in a better place, probably trading stories with his good friend the late Tom DeCamp. R.I.P. Lloyd.
Gene McBean

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We will most certainly miss Lloyd.He was a good friend.we also have fond memories on the track and off. He came to El Paso several times to visit. Also we would go out to dinner after the races Mike Wenke RJ Sledge Toby Torres there was never a dull moment plenty of laughs.My family and i will miss him.We use to call him and DG. okies and he would call us wet backs.thanks Candy Mesa SS/AM #4104

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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

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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.

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god speed my friend you will be missed

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Rest in Peace my Friend

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God speed to the Man in White, RIP Lloyd, you are in my prayers DG.

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Sure looks like you guys lost a great racer and friend.
Rest in Peace Mr Bray

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We did.

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Those of us who knew Lloyd are fortunate to have known him. We will cherish the memories of our times together and we'll know that they don't come any better than Lloyd.
Rest in peace

Bill Ringer

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lloyd was a good guy and a classey racer. all ways respected lloyd and DG. there car and rig was allways clean and neet.just a class act.he will be missed by D4 racers for sure.god speed lloyd.

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From Brian, and the rest of CFR, we would like to pass along our condolences to the Bray family. Godspeed Lloyd!

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Those dark sunglasses, white uniforms and that unmistakable accent, you couldnt have know a better person! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family DG!
Jerry Rowe

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Twenty some years ago I remember Lloyd & DG pulling into Ark City to do some testing, after meeting Lloyd and watching them make passes I was hooked on becoming a Stk & SS racer .. Them white uniforms, immaculate truck, trailer, race car and listening to that stick shift CJ made this already Ford guys blood even blue'er .. Prayers and thinking of you DG ..
God Speed my fellow racer and finally R.I.P Lloyd
Dennis Forbes

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Rest In Peace Lloyd...

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Lloyd was a true 'Class' act, and a one of the nicest guys I have ever met. I first met Lloyd and DG racing in Div 5 many years ago, he will be missed. RIP