[ronmil]

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the loss of Rich Vogler at Salem. A great loss for our sport.

[Grocery Guy]

Thanks for the reminder. What an intense racer. Sadly, we never got to see his full potential. Even after all his amazing wins, there were plenty more coming. RIP racer.

[chathamracefan]

Was watching that when it happened. One of those where you just knew the outcome. He had lots more to give & would have been interesting to see how he did in nascar.

[flagboy55]

One of the best ever to strap in a race car

[Rapid Rick]

We saw Rich sweep a twin 50 midget double header at Salem in 1977. For the next 13 years, my dad and I chased him to bullrings, superspeedways and everything in between all across the country. Dad and Rich are gone but those memories remain always.

[Therealether]

I remember years ago reading a post where someone had Rich's business card. It simply said "Rich Vogler- race car driver" and had a phone number

[chathamracefan]

Originally Posted by Therealether I remember years ago reading a post where someone had Rich's business card. It simply said "Rich Vogler- race car driver" and had a phone number

A throwback to a simpler time where all a guy needed was a heavy right foot & access to some $. Guys could get to the speedway & nascar just on sheer will & hard work mixed with talent. Of course it cost $ but not the absurd level of expense that the top levels of racing cost nowadays.