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Originally Posted by RCGRLman
That is a VERY cool video! Randy
P.S. I sure hope that someone can get a copy of this to Michael's family!
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I'd be happy to send them some DVDs, can someone please email me the address?
I can't say I was very close to Michael, but that is exactly why my memory of him is so strong. When I was just starting to race with SB there was a bit of an insider's club feeling to the place, no mentor system, a bit intimidating.
Well, I must have looked like a lost soul at one of my first race weekends at LRP and Michael just walked up to me, introduced himself and started talking. He asked about me, my experience, did I have any questions, etc. He introduced me to some other drivers and staff and, in short, made me feel at home and part of the 'family'.
Whenever we would bump into each other at subsequent races, he was there with a "Hi Doug, how's it going, do you need anything, any questions", etc. Such a nice person.
From all I've heard from others, that was just who he was.
When I lost my father, who departed this world way before his time, a quote from his best friend that has always stayed with me was;
"Heaven must be awfully short of fine men to have taken your Dad like this"
It appears the shortage still exists......
cdh
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