Originally Posted by treecitytornado:
Well I hope he is doing well! I know he had a bout with cancer several years ago. I had a lot of admiration for Lealand as a kid. He was a gasser, I love his nickname, as "The Tempe Tornado!" When I got my nickname about 8 years ago, it had special meaning because of him. He also always took plenty of time out to talk to me and get pictures, t-shirts, an autograph, or whatever! I still remember his run in with Bob Kinser at Paragon and of course when Hewitt did the 1st turn slide for life that took out both of them at the Big E!
Thanks again,
J.T. Stapp
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Yes, I still remember them incidents as well,those happened during the time that I was working with Lealand.
Yes, Lealand always was great with the fans and loved to put on a show for them when he was in the race car!
When I saw Lealand in late Oct. he was doing and feeling really good and just enjoying life.
