We lost another friend today
 

Today is a very hard day for me and a lot of AZ racers. Rick Stewart out of Phx. passed away after a battle with colon cancer. Rick built a lot of midgets in the 70's and 80's; cars he built won the Belleville midget nationals 2 times with Dave Maines and Mark Passerelli driving. Rick was entered into the AZ racing hall of fame last year and cherished the honor. I worked with Rick for over 20 years and he was a big brother and absolute rock for me. I will miss him terribly. Arrangements are pending.

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My thoughts and prayers are with Rick Stewart's family and friends from the Az. racing community. I know first hand what it is like to loss your Dad to colon cancer, hope the Stewart family can find comfort and peace through their cherished memories of Rick at this difficult time.

God Bless,

Patti

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In the mid 90's, Rick opened his shop to us multiple times at very late hours so that we could repair crash damage and compete the next day at PIR. We had a standing joke for many years that we had a reservation at his shop each time we traveled to Phoenix to race.

God Speed my friend.

Rob Hoffman :69:

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Rip rick i remember when his shop was at manzy!

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Rick you will be misted.to the days you opend your shop to us so we could fix or prep the race cars to the coolest hot rod in your garage. racing loyalty and God Speed........your friend Shaggy

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Very sad to hear.

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We ran Rick's cars in Nebraska for several years and got to know him well. RIP my friend.

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Jan & I extend condolences to the Family of Mr. Stewart.

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RIP Rick

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I spent lots of time in Rick's shop when we raced at P.I.R. He was quite the fabricator. Danny Drinan worked out of there back in those days. R.I.P.

Jack Calabrase

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Rick was my mentor, and hero.. We spent many a night on the phone together trying to find that one new part that would make things fly.. It didn't matter what time of day, he was always just a phone call away. Got to spend lots of time with him in April when Manzy ran it's last show. A week of breakfast, lunch, and dinners in all the places he and Ferkel use to haunt back in the day when I was doing the designing of ground effects stuff for Rick, and cars for Syracuse.. God speed my friend and don't worry I have Julee's back.. Until we meet again, I hope for your sake there is a dirt track in heavan and you can stay busy.. I will miss you big guy and don't think just because you aren't on the phone I won't be talking to you everyday.With that I'll say goodby with teh nickname you stuck me with.
"The Wizard of Air"
Kevin Lincoln