RIP Leo Taugher - Page 2

Rick Brown · 02-02-2015, 06:49 PM

Well, once again we have lost one of the greats of our sport............. Leo was the King of announcers not only for the sportsman ranks but was doing a great job announcing the Pro's. No one was as close to the Sportsman Racers and Family's as several have mentioned. Always a smile and a great Marine handshake. We were both born in Salem and he was just as great at Quaker City announcing where I began in 1968. Just wish I could see him one more time.....................just like the rest. RIP
Rick & Bev Brown

Mike Bassin · 02-02-2015, 07:14 PM

Very sorry to hear of Leo's passing, got to work with Leo only one time at Maple Grove's national event several years ago. We chatted off mike during a rain delay for at least an hour. He was everything that all of you have stated in this post about him, a very fine announcer and he will be missed! RIP

Mike Bassin

John Kissel · 02-02-2015, 07:33 PM

May he rest in peace, he was a true professional at what he did. John Kissel

Superfan1 · 02-02-2015, 07:39 PM

Terrible news; RIP Leo.

Tom DePascale · 02-02-2015, 07:54 PM

So saddened by this one!!! I called Leo from time to time he was courageous in his fight !! he was a great announcer & friend ....

Bill Grubbs · 02-02-2015, 07:58 PM

I knew this day was coming but it doesn’t make it any easier. Leo was one of my favorite people and I will miss him dearly. I first met Leo when he introduced himself to me with a great big “Good Luck” hug at the 2006 GatorNationals. After making it to the final round at that race, I made it a ritual at every race we both attended to get my big Leo hug.

When I won my first NHRA event at the Bowling Green Divisional, Leo was there for my Winner’s Circle Picture. The picture hangs on my wall and I can see it as I write this. Leo was a great supporter of the Sportsman racer and a fantastic announcer.

RIP Leo. I miss you!
Brenda

Mark Nowicki · 02-03-2015, 10:39 PM

Words can't explain how we feel. Leo will be in our hearts and minds at every race. We will miss his cheerful voice and smiling face. May God hold him in his hands and provide him with the peace that he can only provide. Cheers Elaine and Mark.

Alkey Alex · 02-04-2015, 01:29 PM

I'm not quite sure what to say, Division 3 has lost another great member of the family. Leo had a very distinct voice that I will never forget. He knew everyone, what class they ran, what engine combo it had, and he never forgot to mention the family members all without looking at the computer screen. Rest in peace Leo, glad I could spend some time with you at the Norwalk Nationals last year when you announced Competition Eliminator for the last time.

For all that would like to know. Don and Teresa Stratton will be hosting a get together in honor of Leo at their dealership Friday evening from 6 to 10 PM for anyone that is going to the viewing. The Strattons will also be providing food to all that come.

Stratton Chevrolet
16050 State Route 14
Beloit, OH 44609

BananaMan · 02-04-2015, 10:59 PM

Leo ----you will be missed my friend----glad we have the cd form indy to watch and hear your voice time and time again.
Rest in peace-----love you buggs

02-02-2015, 06:49 PM	#1
Rick Brown Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 45 Times in 8 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher Well, once again we have lost one of the greats of our sport............. Leo was the King of announcers not only for the sportsman ranks but was doing a great job announcing the Pro's. No one was as close to the Sportsman Racers and Family's as several have mentioned. Always a smile and a great Marine handshake. We were both born in Salem and he was just as great at Quaker City announcing where I began in 1968. Just wish I could see him one more time.....................just like the rest. RIP Rick & Bev Brown

02-02-2015, 07:14 PM	#2
Mike Bassin Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Berlin PA Posts: 134 Likes: 0 Liked 120 Times in 19 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher Very sorry to hear of Leo's passing, got to work with Leo only one time at Maple Grove's national event several years ago. We chatted off mike during a rain delay for at least an hour. He was everything that all of you have stated in this post about him, a very fine announcer and he will be missed! RIP Mike Bassin

02-02-2015, 07:33 PM	#3
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 766 Liked 230 Times in 94 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher May he rest in peace, he was a true professional at what he did. John Kissel

02-02-2015, 07:39 PM	#4
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,994 Likes: 1,667 Liked 2,643 Times in 441 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher Terrible news; RIP Leo. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

02-02-2015, 07:54 PM	#5
Tom DePascale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sayreville NJ Posts: 471 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher So saddened by this one!!! I called Leo from time to time he was courageous in his fight !! he was a great announcer & friend ....

02-02-2015, 07:58 PM	#6
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 417 Likes: 3 Liked 567 Times in 67 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher I knew this day was coming but it doesn’t make it any easier. Leo was one of my favorite people and I will miss him dearly. I first met Leo when he introduced himself to me with a great big “Good Luck” hug at the 2006 GatorNationals. After making it to the final round at that race, I made it a ritual at every race we both attended to get my big Leo hug. When I won my first NHRA event at the Bowling Green Divisional, Leo was there for my Winner’s Circle Picture. The picture hangs on my wall and I can see it as I write this. Leo was a great supporter of the Sportsman racer and a fantastic announcer. RIP Leo. I miss you! Brenda

02-03-2015, 10:39 PM	#7
Mark Nowicki Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Gaylord, MI Posts: 109 Likes: 19 Liked 118 Times in 16 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher Words can't explain how we feel. Leo will be in our hearts and minds at every race. We will miss his cheerful voice and smiling face. May God hold him in his hands and provide him with the peace that he can only provide. Cheers Elaine and Mark.

02-04-2015, 01:29 PM	#8
Alkey Alex Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Posts: 275 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher I'm not quite sure what to say, Division 3 has lost another great member of the family. Leo had a very distinct voice that I will never forget. He knew everyone, what class they ran, what engine combo it had, and he never forgot to mention the family members all without looking at the computer screen. Rest in peace Leo, glad I could spend some time with you at the Norwalk Nationals last year when you announced Competition Eliminator for the last time. For all that would like to know. Don and Teresa Stratton will be hosting a get together in honor of Leo at their dealership Friday evening from 6 to 10 PM for anyone that is going to the viewing. The Strattons will also be providing food to all that come. Stratton Chevrolet 16050 State Route 14 Beloit, OH 44609 __________________ Alex Owens - STK - 3913 - Alkey Alex Photos & Stats http://alkeyalexphotos.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/alkeyalexphotos Last edited by Alkey Alex; 02-04-2015 at 08:51 PM.

02-04-2015, 10:59 PM	#9
BananaMan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: RIP Leo Taugher Leo ----you will be missed my friend----glad we have the cd form indy to watch and hear your voice time and time again. Rest in peace-----love you buggs

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