In a sport full of characters Chad was at the extreme end of the range of personal character. He was the most positive, sharing, and friendly character at the track. He loved racing and he loved helping his fellow racers any way he could. As a recipient of his generosity it is very difficult speaking of him in the past tense. That worn out old saying "he was a gentleman on and off of the track" never applied more. Chad is gone and we can't pay him back but we can "pay it forward" in the spirit that he displayed, and we can support his family and crew.
Bill