We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw

racephoto1 · 11/18/08, 10:25 PM

I know somewhere tonight Chuck and Rich Vogler are on the front row of the "A".

RIP Chuck , Truly the last great showman in sprint car racing.:crying:

Subaruboo · 11/18/08, 10:43 PM

I had the pleasure of meeting The Bandit a few years ago. Stayed in Freeman Spur on 2 occasions. When Chuck made his return to racing at The Master's Classic at Knoxville, I was one lucky guy to be the crew cheif of the car he drove. He will be GREATLY MISSED. Talked to him in May,,,,,,,Last time my friend. God Speed Bandit!!!!

Boo

Beauty is in the eye of the Beer Holder!!!!

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sceckert · 11/18/08, 10:59 PM

Hard to imagine any driver who generated more goodwill during his career than the Bandit. A special driver, a special guy and a special loss. Hall of Fame Human Being.

ronmil · 11/18/08, 11:00 PM

Chuck was one of my all time favorites. I saw him race countless times and talked to him many times back in the day when the pits were in the infield at Haubstadt. He was a genuine nice guy and a heckuva showman.

RIP, Chuck

11/18/08, 11:09 PM

Thanks Chuckapoopoo! Ha Ha. Hug Outlaw and Miney....................1son?Jody

Wallsracing · 11/18/08, 11:48 PM

thoughts and prayers

Wallsracing · 11/18/08, 11:49 PM

thoughts and prayers

dirtnonwingfan · 11/18/08, 11:56 PM

I grew up watching Chuck race in the sixties at Cape Girardeau and Charleston, MO when he was still being called Charlie Amati. He was always one of my favorite driver and this is very sad news. Here's a picture I took of the car that Chuck was driving at Charleston, MO in either 1967 or 1968.

Big Mike

pletchfan · 11/18/08, 11:58 PM

Wow, to say we are shocked would be an understatement!! This just breaks my heart. We have an 8X10 pic in our collection of Chuck on the front stretch of the Action Track with the white #65 car. He has those knee high moccasin boots on in it too. He was such a character and such a great guy and race car driver. He will be very much missed. We pray for comfort for the family.

miledirt · 11/19/08, 12:06 AM

Yes, sad news indeed...I heard many stories about Chuck from the earlier years from my Dad and then I picked up in the late 80's

Thoughts and prayer with Shane and family...

So what about a big Chuck Amati Memorial race....?

I would like to help

11/18/08, 11:00 PM	#34 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
ronmil Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 48 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18,804	Chuck was one of my all time favorites. I saw him race countless times and talked to him many times back in the day when the pits were in the infield at Haubstadt. He was a genuine nice guy and a heckuva showman. RIP, Chuck __________________ Ron Miller

11/18/08, 11:48 PM	#36 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
Wallsracing Senior Member Race Count This Year: 54 Race Count Last Year: 37 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,925	thoughts and prayers _________________________________________________ Last edited by Wallsracing; 11/19/08 at 8:19 AM.

11/18/08, 11:49 PM	#37 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
Wallsracing Senior Member Race Count This Year: 54 Race Count Last Year: 37 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,925	thoughts and prayers _________________________________________________ Last edited by Wallsracing; 11/19/08 at 8:20 AM.

11/18/08, 10:25 PM	#31 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
racephoto1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,253	I know somewhere tonight Chuck and Rich Vogler are on the front row of the "A". RIP Chuck , Truly the last great showman in sprint car racing.:crying:

11/18/08, 10:43 PM	#32 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
Subaruboo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15	I had the pleasure of meeting The Bandit a few years ago. Stayed in Freeman Spur on 2 occasions. When Chuck made his return to racing at The Master's Classic at Knoxville, I was one lucky guy to be the crew cheif of the car he drove. He will be GREATLY MISSED. Talked to him in May,,,,,,,Last time my friend. God Speed Bandit!!!! Boo Beauty is in the eye of the Beer Holder!!!! First Previous 1 Next Last

11/18/08, 10:59 PM	#33 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
sceckert Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 162	Hard to imagine any driver who generated more goodwill during his career than the Bandit. A special driver, a special guy and a special loss. Hall of Fame Human Being.

11/18/08, 11:09 PM	#35 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
mclurejody Posts: n/a	Thanks Chuckapoopoo! Ha Ha. Hug Outlaw and Miney....................1son?Jody

11/18/08, 11:58 PM	#39 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
pletchfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,116	Wow, to say we are shocked would be an understatement!! This just breaks my heart. We have an 8X10 pic in our collection of Chuck on the front stretch of the Action Track with the white #65 car. He has those knee high moccasin boots on in it too. He was such a character and such a great guy and race car driver. He will be very much missed. We pray for comfort for the family.

11/19/08, 12:06 AM	#40 Re: We Have Lost Chuck Amati the "One Armed Bandit" an Original Outlaw
miledirt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,880	Yes, sad news indeed...I heard many stories about Chuck from the earlier years from my Dad and then I picked up in the late 80's Thoughts and prayer with Shane and family... So what about a big Chuck Amati Memorial race....? I would like to help