Ralph passed away tonight in gladstone mo/ born in wichita falls tx started racing in 1947 drove midgets and imca big cars winning a lot of races in the southwest! Also in 4 hall of fames ralph had 2 sons ralph jr. And frankie

RIP, Ralph.
I never saw Ralph race but I remember Ralph Jr. with the ever present Mickey Mouse atop his roll cage.

RIP, Ralph.

Great guy, when Jr drove a car I worked on a couple times I met Ralph. The old man knew his stuff. RIP Ralph.

One of the true gentleman of our sport. Ralphie was a great guy and a great racer! Condolances go out to his entire family.

later,

Bob Mays

This tribute is from Mike Monatoboy of Lawton, OK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KprdxmnzwqQ

Ralph was one of of several drivers that helped define sprint car racing in the midwest. Particularly the Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska area.
I saw Ralph win some hard fought IMCA races, especially really hard to win heats. Ralph always greeted you with a big smile.

The IMCA racers built quite a fan base that helped make sprint car racing what it is today in the midwest, interesting many future young fans also. Ralph was a great participant in those races.

Our sympathy to Junior and the Parkinson family.