I don't think there is a driver that met Tom that didn't feel like he was one of their biggest fans. We made the long tow to gas city this year and Tom was there immediately to greet us. He knew how long it had been since he had seen me race and remembered where I had finished that night. I took his word for it.

He was just not a fan of sprint cars but appreciated any of us out there trying our best. He will be missed as he was a true racers friend.