Another racer passes on

Chuck Garey · 09-01-2009, 01:45 PM

I was just informed of the passing of Bill Robinson. Bill raced Oldsmobiles early in his career at the old Suffolk track later teaming with Ron Garey in the 80's.

Mark Yacavone · 09-01-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Garey

I was just informed of the passing of Bill Robinson. Bill raced Oldsmobiles early in his career at the old Suffolk track later teaming with Ron Garey in the 80's.

That's a shame .He was a classy and fun guy. I think I'll have a beer for Ol' Bill.

Dave Ribeiro · 09-01-2009, 02:48 PM

Hey Chuck,

Sorry to hear about Bill, as Mark said he was a real funny guy... Always had plenty of stories to tell and keep you laughing..........May he rest in peace...

John Warehime · 09-01-2009, 04:42 PM

I did not know him, but, it is a sad day when we lose a racer. It is exceptionally bad when they are Oldsmobile racers. Not too many of them left.
Chuck, you need to talk your dad into coming to a Div.1 event.

Chuck Garey · 09-02-2009, 04:43 AM

Wish I could John but he barely leaves the house now a days

dean ribeiro · 09-02-2009, 05:36 AM

Chuck:
I am very saddened to learn of Bill's passing. Seems like just yesterday my dad and I were in TX (buying his current ride from Bill). He is definitely one of a rare bunch of ol school, die hard racers (like your dad).

Hope you and momma are enjoying your retirement?

Dean

Bob Bender · 09-02-2009, 07:38 AM

Bill was a great guy...................Sorry he is gone.......

Chuck Garey · 09-03-2009, 05:03 AM

Dean, thanks very much. I wouldn't call it much of a retirement working full time and taking care of two houses at the same time doesn't leave much relax time. had my 65 cutlass delivered a couple weeks ago I'll send you a pick of it. 44k original miles (bought it with only 19K)

dean ribeiro · 09-03-2009, 05:13 AM

Chuck:
Evidently old habits are hard to break! Lol I was aware that the retirement did not include the day time job or "honey to do list". Hope you are finding sometime to enjoy yourself. I would love to try and squeak a visit to VA next month, but probably not going to happen with the travel schedule.

take care,
Dean

vistacruiser67 · 09-28-2010, 01:45 PM

09-01-2009, 01:45 PM	#1
Chuck Garey Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Another racer passes on I was just informed of the passing of Bill Robinson. Bill raced Oldsmobiles early in his career at the old Suffolk track later teaming with Ron Garey in the 80's.

09-01-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Another racer passes on Hey Chuck, Sorry to hear about Bill, as Mark said he was a real funny guy... Always had plenty of stories to tell and keep you laughing..........May he rest in peace... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

09-01-2009, 04:42 PM	#4
John Warehime Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 291 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Another racer passes on I did not know him, but, it is a sad day when we lose a racer. It is exceptionally bad when they are Oldsmobile racers. Not too many of them left. Chuck, you need to talk your dad into coming to a Div.1 event.

09-02-2009, 04:43 AM	#5
Chuck Garey Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Another racer passes on Wish I could John but he barely leaves the house now a days

09-02-2009, 05:36 AM	#6
dean ribeiro Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 497 Likes: 53 Liked 216 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Another racer passes on Chuck: I am very saddened to learn of Bill's passing. Seems like just yesterday my dad and I were in TX (buying his current ride from Bill). He is definitely one of a rare bunch of ol school, die hard racers (like your dad). Hope you and momma are enjoying your retirement? Dean

09-02-2009, 07:38 AM	#7
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,713 Likes: 1,420 Liked 373 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Another racer passes on Bill was a great guy...................Sorry he is gone....... __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

09-03-2009, 05:03 AM	#8
Chuck Garey Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Another racer passes on Dean, thanks very much. I wouldn't call it much of a retirement working full time and taking care of two houses at the same time doesn't leave much relax time. had my 65 cutlass delivered a couple weeks ago I'll send you a pick of it. 44k original miles (bought it with only 19K)

09-03-2009, 05:13 AM	#9
dean ribeiro Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 497 Likes: 53 Liked 216 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Another racer passes on Chuck: Evidently old habits are hard to break! Lol I was aware that the retirement did not include the day time job or "honey to do list". Hope you are finding sometime to enjoy yourself. I would love to try and squeak a visit to VA next month, but probably not going to happen with the travel schedule. take care, Dean

09-28-2010, 01:45 PM	#10
vistacruiser67 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: IM NOT AL SEGER!!! JUST A FAN Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Another racer passes on