I just got word that Jack Kraemer passed away this evening after a brief battle with cancer. A long-time Hoosier, Jack was a racefan's racefan and was anxiously looking forward to the 2011 race season. Our paths didn't cross all that often: the TnT show at Lakeside; the occasional trip to ISW, where Jack was gracious enough to share his home with us; and of course, Belleville. One of his lines that I remember best: "Down in front - this ain't a NASCAR race!" I know life goes on, but Belleville certainly won't be the same without Jack's Camp Thirsty.

Rest in peace, my friend.
Bob Nikkel