Sad news

openwheelfan1 · 2/20/22, 1:58 PM

Just saw a post on Facebook that Roger Rager passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 16. A successful, fiercely independent driver who made the most out odd a little and did so on his terms. May he Race in Peace!

PIT CART · 2/20/22, 2:19 PM

Sad news Rest In Peace Roger🙏

Pitdad · 2/20/22, 2:25 PM

The school bus engine at Indy! Roger was our kind of people. Rest In Peace my friend.

TQ29m · 2/20/22, 4:09 PM

RIP Roger, if memory serves me, he was from Shelbyville, IN.

oppweld · 2/20/22, 5:18 PM

Originally from Mound Minnesota or at least that's where he hailed from in the 70s. 1975 Knoxville track champion.

Pancho Stapp · 2/20/22, 6:28 PM

He was born in Lincoln Nebraska 1948

Russ · 2/20/22, 10:00 PM

Very cool dude with a unique personality. He did things his own way. He will be missed greatly. Rest in Peace Racer.

jdull99 · 2/21/22, 1:41 AM

https://www.speedsport.com/sprints-m...oger-rager-73/

jdull99 · 2/21/22, 4:49 AM

Didn't he show up (with a sprint car) in FL this time of year like 12years ago or so and run GOOD down there still too?

BrentTFunk · 2/21/22, 6:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jdull99

Didn't he show up (with a sprint car) in FL this time of year like 12years ago or so and run GOOD down there still too?

Not sure how many years ago it was, but I was at East Bay and Roger drove the wheels off the car every lap each night. Unlike others who are spectacular, he always seemed calm and under control.