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09-19-2013, 10:00 PM
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Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION
Sorry to hear about Delmer passing. He and I fought it out in 1986 down to the last race at Pomona for the World Championship in 1986. We were sitting on the guardrail together as being part of the pre race ceremony while Don Garlits was speaking on stage. Delmer said to me, "that is one guy I would like to meet someday". When Garlits was done speaking and came off the stage, I yelled over to him and said "Don, come over here, there is someone I would like you to meet". Don came over in case he might know who I was (he didn't know me from Adam) and I introduced him to Delmer and Garlits shook Delmers hand. Delmer had such a big smile on his face and said he wasn't ever going to wash that hand again.
Thought I would share that story with you as your racing family out here really enjoyed Delmer. God Speed. |
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09-19-2013, 10:14 PM
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Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION
Sorry to hear this.
A very sad day. I'm glad to have known Delmer. FJ |
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09-19-2013, 10:42 PM
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Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION
Tony & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was one of the nicest racers I ever had the chance to meet. He will not be forgotten. Godspeed, Champ. Glen DeMenge
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09-19-2013, 11:20 PM
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Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION
Tony, Joan and family. I am so sorry to hear that Delmer has passed away. He was a great guy, we loved talking to him and he will be missed. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Sharon Bogues
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09-20-2013, 01:21 AM
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09-20-2013, 07:03 AM
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Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION
So sorry for your loss. I haven't seen your Dad in several years, but when I think of him I can hear his very distinctive voice like he was sitting right here.
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09-20-2013, 07:42 AM
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Re: We lost a WORLD CHAMPION
Sorry for your loss-many fond memories all the way back to the AHRA days. Bill & Larry Mitchell
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