I talked to Larry for a few moments at the Chili Bowl. As always he was upbeat.

The thing I always remember about Larrys' driving is that he wasn't the flashiest driver or the most spectacular, but he was almost always a factor for the win. Never the universal hands down, gonna win favorite, but always in the hunt and won more than his share. A true championship caliber driver.

To me that is the upmost compliment. He was a no-frills professional that always brought the car home in the money. A car owners dream. There are many drivers today that could look at a career like the one Larry had and use it as a guide book for a successful driving career.

A perfect mix of personality and professionalism. Great guy. Best wishes Larry.