Chris Wertman RIP

spike1 · 08-01-2010, 10:36 PM

It saddens me to announce the passing of Chris "Drooze" Wertman Saturday night at 8:30. Though I only knew him for the last two months as a team member and a friend, he will be missed by all that came in contact with him. His humor and posts on Classracer was classic. He was devoted to the Mopar DP project. Our prayers go out to his family and friends. Keith Lynch and Family.

herbjr · 08-01-2010, 10:45 PM

Is this for real, if so what happened?

08-01-2010, 10:53 PM

Yes, it is indeed real... :,(

http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-deadly-...,3273520.story

Nitro Joe Jackson · 08-01-2010, 10:53 PM

House fire, here is the news clip on it.
RIP Chris

http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-deadly-...,3273520.story

spike1 · 08-01-2010, 10:55 PM

http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_...142262&catid=3

Ed Fernandez · 08-01-2010, 11:02 PM

I'm sick over this.He said he was doing some work on the house.I had a great time meeting him and the crew at Norwalk last month.Words fail me.Keep 'em laughing up in Heaven "Droozie".
My sincerest condolences go out to Dad and the family.I hope he carries on with the DP car.

Dennis P Chapman · 08-01-2010, 11:14 PM

RIP Chris

Rob Petrie E395 · 08-01-2010, 11:51 PM

God Bless RIP

When it becomes available please post the funeral arrangements I would like to send somethng up to them.

Geerhead55 · 08-01-2010, 11:58 PM

So sad to hear this. Our hearts go out to his family.Only "talked" to him a few times on here, but we never met. His candle didn't burn long, but you can't deny it did burn brightly. I think we all are a little bit better off for having been introduced to Drooze. There was an enthusiasm there that was undeniable, even if it was the classic 2 steps forward and 1 step back story. The man didn't give up and I'll admire him for that. Godspeed, Chris.
Danny Durham

Jimi B · 08-01-2010, 11:58 PM

I got the text this morning. It still hasnt set in. I just keep thinking that its some sort of elaborate hoax. Chris an I had talked about how no press is bad press on a regular basis. I did not want to say anything on class racer till someone a little closer to the family made a proper thread about this.

I thought for sure that I would be the talk of class racer and or class racing as a whole this year, with my unorthodox platform and unnatural aspirations. Thus far it has not been my over thinking or complicating, not so midlife crisis, or my fiscal roller coaster that have delayed finishing my car that has kept me from being the talk of class racing in 2010. It was Chris "Drooze" Wertman. I could of gone out there and and qualified 1 an set records every race, and Drooze would still have the spotlight.

I have been a lurker on this site for years. Did not start posting until this year. I may be a wrong wheel drive guy, or an import guy in some peoples eyes around here, but I am am no stranger to nhra sportsman racing. With that being said.. I was always a little concerned with how I may be received on class racer. I remember first reading some of Chris's posts and thinking "Man they're going to eat this guy alive.. He will not continue to post" I admit even being a newb to class racing I did not take him serious at first. And all though the NHR guys have not accomplished all there goals just yet... I think they have shown us while they may be a little green, they are to be taken serious.

I hope you guys continue and use this as energy to shoot for some records and some wins. I can just here Chris saying oh this is marketing genius! Im not trying to make light of the situation... I just really could see him saying this!

MR Lynch.. I dont know what the future holds for you and NHR, but I am shooting to have my A/FS car at Bowling Green, and hopefully that will get me in to Indy... I live north of Cincy and am in Dayton and go to Kil Kare all the time. Let me know if you could use any help in the mean time. Anything from logistics to shop cleaning.

08-01-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
spike1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96 Likes: 120 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Chris Wertman RIP It saddens me to announce the passing of Chris "Drooze" Wertman Saturday night at 8:30. Though I only knew him for the last two months as a team member and a friend, he will be missed by all that came in contact with him. His humor and posts on Classracer was classic. He was devoted to the Mopar DP project. Our prayers go out to his family and friends. Keith Lynch and Family.

08-01-2010, 10:45 PM	#2
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Chris Wertman RIP Is this for real, if so what happened?

08-01-2010, 10:53 PM	#3
Jason Fuller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chris Wertman RIP Yes, it is indeed real... :,( http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-deadly-...,3273520.story Last edited by Jason Fuller; 08-01-2010 at 10:55 PM.

08-01-2010, 10:53 PM	#4
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 57 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Chris Wertman RIP House fire, here is the news clip on it. RIP Chris http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-deadly-...,3273520.story __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

08-01-2010, 10:55 PM	#5
spike1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96 Likes: 120 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Chris Wertman RIP http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_...142262&catid=3

08-01-2010, 11:02 PM	#6
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Chris Wertman RIP I'm sick over this.He said he was doing some work on the house.I had a great time meeting him and the crew at Norwalk last month.Words fail me.Keep 'em laughing up in Heaven "Droozie". My sincerest condolences go out to Dad and the family.I hope he carries on with the DP car. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

08-01-2010, 11:14 PM	#7
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 415 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Chris Wertman RIP RIP Chris __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

08-01-2010, 11:51 PM	#8
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Chris Wertman RIP God Bless RIP When it becomes available please post the funeral arrangements I would like to send somethng up to them.

08-01-2010, 11:58 PM	#9
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Chris Wertman RIP So sad to hear this. Our hearts go out to his family.Only "talked" to him a few times on here, but we never met. His candle didn't burn long, but you can't deny it did burn brightly. I think we all are a little bit better off for having been introduced to Drooze. There was an enthusiasm there that was undeniable, even if it was the classic 2 steps forward and 1 step back story. The man didn't give up and I'll admire him for that. Godspeed, Chris. Danny Durham

08-01-2010, 11:58 PM	#10
Jimi B Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chris Wertman RIP I got the text this morning. It still hasnt set in. I just keep thinking that its some sort of elaborate hoax. Chris an I had talked about how no press is bad press on a regular basis. I did not want to say anything on class racer till someone a little closer to the family made a proper thread about this. I thought for sure that I would be the talk of class racer and or class racing as a whole this year, with my unorthodox platform and unnatural aspirations. Thus far it has not been my over thinking or complicating, not so midlife crisis, or my fiscal roller coaster that have delayed finishing my car that has kept me from being the talk of class racing in 2010. It was Chris "Drooze" Wertman. I could of gone out there and and qualified 1 an set records every race, and Drooze would still have the spotlight. I have been a lurker on this site for years. Did not start posting until this year. I may be a wrong wheel drive guy, or an import guy in some peoples eyes around here, but I am am no stranger to nhra sportsman racing. With that being said.. I was always a little concerned with how I may be received on class racer. I remember first reading some of Chris's posts and thinking "Man they're going to eat this guy alive.. He will not continue to post" I admit even being a newb to class racing I did not take him serious at first. And all though the NHR guys have not accomplished all there goals just yet... I think they have shown us while they may be a little green, they are to be taken serious. I hope you guys continue and use this as energy to shoot for some records and some wins. I can just here Chris saying oh this is marketing genius! Im not trying to make light of the situation... I just really could see him saying this! MR Lynch.. I dont know what the future holds for you and NHR, but I am shooting to have my A/FS car at Bowling Green, and hopefully that will get me in to Indy... I live north of Cincy and am in Dayton and go to Kil Kare all the time. Let me know if you could use any help in the mean time. Anything from logistics to shop cleaning. Last edited by Jimi B; 08-02-2010 at 12:01 AM.