Little 500 Track Worker Dies

Chaplain Dave · 5/25/08, 11:23 AM

Our prayers go out to family, friends and participants. We all realize the dangers involved in auto racing and pray that this will never happen.
God gives us hope that we will once again see our loved ones in heaven.

To be absent from this body is to be present in heaven. 2 Corintians 5:8
Dave and Brenda

4wheelsinthekoosh · 5/25/08, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HOT227

Does anyone know what car it was that hit him? We were there but everyone sitting in our section wasn't sure...debate was between the 91, 23, 5. Either way, tragic. Hopefully something positive comes out of this such as helmets for on-track workers at a minimum.

I am pretty sure that it wasnt Dave Steele 91 or Billy Puterbaugh 23 or Tony Elliott 5. I know it wasnt me. Cause i had a front row seat.

5/25/08, 11:51 AM

my thoughta and prayer go out to his family and if I may ask how old was it

Mud Packer · 5/25/08, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprintfan13

my thoughta and prayer go out to his family and if I may ask how old was it

The Anderson Herald-Bulletin said that he was 50 years old. Way too young to be taken from us.:crying: Thoughts and prayers for his family, friends and speedway co-workers. It made a very exciting race a rather somber event.

I also saw it and that memory will be etched in my mind forever. As Billy said, if you are a track worker NEVER turn your back to the oncoming traffic. Even under yellow flag conditions, danger is always present.

1BIGracefan · 5/25/08, 2:56 PM

The entire talk2drivers.com family wish to extend our condolences to the family of the gentleman who lost his life Saturday evening. We all know how dangerous racing as a sport can be, but we never really think about the safety crews. These folks are in the line of fire so to speak too.... it's a tragedy, but HOPEFULLY something can come positive out of this.

Mud Packer · 5/25/08, 3:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HOT227

Does anyone know what car it was that hit him? We were there but everyone sitting in our section wasn't sure...debate was between the 91, 23, 5. Either way, tragic. Hopefully something positive comes out of this such as helmets for on-track workers at a minimum.

It couldn't have been Steele since his was involved in the accident that brought out the yellow flag and was parked in Turn 1 & 2. You heard from Billy Puterbaugh and it wasn't him and I wasn't Elliott either. It really doesn't matter as it is a tragedy that Roy's family and friends are mourning now.:crying:

#1Brad Kuhn Fan · 5/25/08, 4:04 PM

my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family along with his co-workers.....

Bostonian · 5/25/08, 5:27 PM

My prayers go out to his family and to the driver of the car. I hope he is doing ok too. I'm sure it must be real hard on him.

Mad Max · 5/25/08, 8:13 PM

http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/loc...146194017.html

Thoughts and prayers with the track workers family, co-workers, and the driver.

767 · 5/25/08, 8:57 PM

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and to the track. Word can not express how unfortanate this is. God SPEED!

As for a very select few fan that decided to go down to look and come back and yell across an entire section what they saw, GROW UP. I really don't car what the emts had to do, i am just thankful they did everything they could. I must admit, If I could have got to you quicker u would have left the grand stands! It was uncalled for. Sorry for my rant, but some fan have no respect. Thank you safty crew for doing your best.

5/25/08, 11:23 AM	#11 Re: Little 500 Track Worker Dies
Chaplain Dave Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 45	Our prayers go out to family, friends and participants. We all realize the dangers involved in auto racing and pray that this will never happen. God gives us hope that we will once again see our loved ones in heaven. To be absent from this body is to be present in heaven. 2 Corintians 5:8 Dave and Brenda

5/25/08, 11:51 AM	#13 Re: Little 500 Track Worker Dies
Sprintfan13 Posts: n/a	my thoughta and prayer go out to his family and if I may ask how old was it

5/25/08, 2:56 PM	#15 Re: Little 500 Track Worker Dies
1BIGracefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,100	The entire talk2drivers.com family wish to extend our condolences to the family of the gentleman who lost his life Saturday evening. We all know how dangerous racing as a sport can be, but we never really think about the safety crews. These folks are in the line of fire so to speak too.... it's a tragedy, but HOPEFULLY something can come positive out of this.

5/25/08, 4:04 PM	#17 Re: Little 500 Track Worker Dies
#1Brad Kuhn Fan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,012	my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family along with his co-workers.....

5/25/08, 5:27 PM	#18 Re: Little 500 Track Worker Dies
Bostonian Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,579	My prayers go out to his family and to the driver of the car. I hope he is doing ok too. I'm sure it must be real hard on him.

5/25/08, 8:13 PM	#19 Re: Little 500 Track Worker Dies
Mad Max Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 38	http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/loc...146194017.html Thoughts and prayers with the track workers family, co-workers, and the driver.

5/25/08, 8:57 PM	#20 Re: Little 500 Track Worker Dies
767 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,001	Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and to the track. Word can not express how unfortanate this is. God SPEED! As for a very select few fan that decided to go down to look and come back and yell across an entire section what they saw, GROW UP. I really don't car what the emts had to do, i am just thankful they did everything they could. I must admit, If I could have got to you quicker u would have left the grand stands! It was uncalled for. Sorry for my rant, but some fan have no respect. Thank you safty crew for doing your best.