I'm hearing reports from two sources of Gary's passing today. If so it is a bummer of a way to end a weekend. He was a family favorite ever since he started racing USAC.

Sad news...one of my all time favorites.

Truly, a real racer.

My Sympathy to the Bettenhausen family.

A racer in every respect. Brave, true to his roots. One can only conjecture how many 500s he could/would have won had not the Syracuse wreck happened.

Another "COWBOY" rides away...RIP GARY B.

Sad news! My thoughts and prayers are with Gary's family and friends.


RIP Gary B.!!!!


Patti

R.I.P Gary B

Robin Miller remembers Gary B

http://racer.com/index.php/more/view...y-robin-miller

RIP Gary B u were a legend of the sport.

I'm truly sad to hear of Gary's passing. It was a joy to watch him in sprint cars, and I so wish an Indy win had been in the cards for him. A truly, truly great driver.

RIP...

Very sad to hear this. He was old school and he was a racers racer. Thoughts and prayers to his family and all those who knew him.