Don Schumacher has passed…

jmcarter · 12-21-2023, 10:57 AM

For a few minutes I can shelf my bias against some of what the “Pro” classes have brought to our sport and extend a heartfelt RIP to one of the most competitive racers and team owners our sport has ever known. Spotted on FB what Kevin Helms posted and then reading the tribute paid by Geoff Turk you can understand the loss to our racing community.

RIP Don

John W. 1711 · 12-22-2023, 06:22 PM

Don had the first Funny Car with independent front suspension. The chassis was built by Little John Butera. I believe it was about 1970.

rk3800 · 12-22-2023, 07:09 PM

I first saw Don compete at Orange County Raceway in 1970, he was attending a Funny Car Meet. Driving a gorgeous over the top Barracuda, I was stationed in Long Beach and me and a friend drove up to see the Funny Car Meet in a 57 Desoto with no brakes , but we made it. There was a 64 Funny Car Field, had a great time, don't remember who won. We just needed a drag racing fix.

Carguy49 · 12-23-2023, 03:28 PM

Definitely a legend in the sport. R.I.P. Don. Prayers for his family and many friends.

12-21-2023, 10:57 AM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,364 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Don Schumacher has passed… For a few minutes I can shelf my bias against some of what the “Pro” classes have brought to our sport and extend a heartfelt RIP to one of the most competitive racers and team owners our sport has ever known. Spotted on FB what Kevin Helms posted and then reading the tribute paid by Geoff Turk you can understand the loss to our racing community. RIP Don __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-22-2023, 06:22 PM	#2
John W. 1711 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 221 Likes: 1,599 Liked 338 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Don Schumacher has passed… Don had the first Funny Car with independent front suspension. The chassis was built by Little John Butera. I believe it was about 1970.

12-22-2023, 07:09 PM	#3
rk3800 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 101 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Don Schumacher has passed… I first saw Don compete at Orange County Raceway in 1970, he was attending a Funny Car Meet. Driving a gorgeous over the top Barracuda, I was stationed in Long Beach and me and a friend drove up to see the Funny Car Meet in a 57 Desoto with no brakes , but we made it. There was a 64 Funny Car Field, had a great time, don't remember who won. We just needed a drag racing fix.

12-23-2023, 03:28 PM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,971 Likes: 2,445 Liked 2,920 Times in 701 Posts	Re: Don Schumacher has passed… Definitely a legend in the sport. R.I.P. Don. Prayers for his family and many friends. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.