Sad news indeed. I got to watch Chuck race growing up several times, but only got the chance to race against him a couple of times. Probably my biggest win, and fondest memory, was a 4th of July weekend 50 lapper at I-55 in Pevely in 1980. Chuck was driving for Ray Marler out of Farmington, in a ride that Kenny Schrader normally was in. He led the first 25 - 30 laps or so with me right on his tail, and finally I was able to slip under him off of turn 2. I was able to hold on for the win and I'll never forget that as soon as I climbed out of the car on the front stretch, Chuck was the first guy there congratulating me on the win. I hadn't met Chuck before and didn't get to cross paths with him much after that. Getting the win, one of 3 that year for us at Pevely, was great, but passing the 'One Armed Bandit' for the lead and having him make the effort to get to victory lane to offer a handshake is what made it extra special. A class guy all the way.