CLASS RACER FORUM - Kevin Rotty passes -early '70s drag racer

Former AHRA GT-3 racer and Pro Stock driver

Kevin Rotty 67, sped home unexpectedly to His Father, January 3, 2011. He put Tucson on the drag racing map in the '70's by first being the winningest driver, then moving on to the National front and winning NHRA's Division 7 three times in the Townsend Racing Works Camaro. In 2006 he was honored to be inducted into the AZ Drag Racers Hall of Fame. He loved all forms of racing. He gave up the driving portion after the birth of his son, though continued to build cars and follow racing. He leaves for the many who knew him the treasured memory of his brilliant smile and a legacy of kindness and gentleness. These include his wife, Mari; son, Matt (Emily); daughter, Krystal (Jesus) along with the newest light in his life: grandson, Jacob. He was proud to spend the last ten years working at Arete Associates. Rincon Mtn. Pres. Church and Desert Christian High School also took up a large part of his life. A Celebration of his Life will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2011 at Rincon Mtn. Pres. Church, 8445 E. Tanque Verde. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the DCHS scholarship fund, or to RMPC's Playground fund. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.