Larry Rice

Waynenz9 · 5/15/09, 12:49 AM

I watched Larry race every season he came down to New Zealand,he was great to watch sliding round our dirt quarter mile,always spectacular and clean..!!!
He won a fair few races and features,if my memory serves me right he won the presteges 1977 World 30 lap Derby.
He was always available after in the pits to talk racing.
When he gets back on his feet Robbie,ask him about the big one he lost,way out in front in the biggest Feature race of our season,the 50 lap classic,he eased off with too much confidence,Sleepy Tripp powered his way up from a long way back and just got Larry at the line.On the last lap with Tripp closing you could have heard the 20,000 plus crowd yelling for Larry back in Indiana....

He would have been the most popular winner.
There have been a few great drivers from the U.S who have not won the race,Larry Rice being the top name on the list.
Recently of course ,during his Indy 500 commentaries,he would always say hello to his friends in New Zealand and Australia,that was special to us down under.
The word will get around quickly here and we will all want to give Larry and his family our best wishes and caring thoughts.

Charles Nungester · 5/15/09, 12:57 AM

This was a thread I didn't open for a while not knowing much about Larry other than seeing him on TV a couple times. In vids and a couple four crowns.

I really hate to hear this news, I will pray and hope for the best that he and your family can find comfort and if healing is possible. It will be by the grace of GOD.

Everyone is put on Earth for a reason, Larrys certainly is to enrich peoples lives. (Unlike me who ticks everybody off) Get well Larry!

Thanks for your update and best wishes to Larry and Family.

5/15/09, 12:41 PM

Thanks Robbie for the Update. I am the great neice of Bob Higman. My bloomington family is sad to hear about your dad's Illness. I grew up watching your dad race and all the other wonderful things he has done in his racing career! Best wishes to Larry and the entire Rice Family!

cobrasnake66 · 5/15/09, 12:48 PM

Thanks for the updates. Met your mom some years ago, as I have tickets next to her group for the 500. Work schedule does not allow me to go this year, but will the thinking of your family through the coming days.

Roy Lauck
Chamberlain SD

Gregg · 5/15/09, 12:49 PM

Thanks for the updates, Robbie.

We will pray for your dad's complete recovery.

Gregg and Mary Sauer

Chaplain Dave · 5/15/09, 1:55 PM

Robbie, Thanks for the updates on your dad. We have prayed for him and with him over the last several years. You all are continually in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Brenda Cochran

John P Huss · 5/15/09, 3:35 PM

Robbie- I have been around Midget-Sprints-Champ Dirt Cars for more than 40 years. You're Dad was 1 of
the greats over the years. His announcing was awesome! I pray he will get well soon! I will miss him at the
"Hoosier 100" among other races!
Best Regards,
John

coxie bowman · 5/15/09, 3:58 PM

Thanks for the update on your Father, like Englehart, I've known him since the mid sixties. He's been a good friend and has always been a fine person. I've done business with him and could always take his word.
He's helped me out many times on business matters. I'd like to come down from Michigan to visit with him.

IndyBound · 5/16/09, 9:32 AM

Robbie, my thoughts and prayers are with your Dad and your family.

Patti

Tony Barhorst · 5/16/09, 9:47 AM

It is great to hear that Larry is at home....He has really given cancer quite a fight for years now.

Thanks Robbie and Larry for promoting the STIDA Insurance. I last saw Larry in your booth at the Circle Track Swapmeet.

On a side note, I was at Arizona Sports Shirts in Gasoline Alley before I heard about this and saw a Larry Rice t-shirt there. Truly a legend in racing and business, plus one of the nicest people you will meet.

Best,
Tony Barhorst
rumbleseries.com

5/15/09, 12:57 AM	#32 Re: Larry Rice
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22,068	This was a thread I didn't open for a while not knowing much about Larry other than seeing him on TV a couple times. In vids and a couple four crowns. I really hate to hear this news, I will pray and hope for the best that he and your family can find comfort and if healing is possible. It will be by the grace of GOD. Everyone is put on Earth for a reason, Larrys certainly is to enrich peoples lives. (Unlike me who ticks everybody off) Get well Larry! Thanks for your update and best wishes to Larry and Family. __________________ Charles Nungester _________________________________________________ Last edited by Charles Nungester; 5/15/09 at 1:03 AM.

5/15/09, 12:49 AM	#31 Re: Larry Rice
Waynenz9 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22	I watched Larry race every season he came down to New Zealand,he was great to watch sliding round our dirt quarter mile,always spectacular and clean..!!! He won a fair few races and features,if my memory serves me right he won the presteges 1977 World 30 lap Derby. He was always available after in the pits to talk racing. When he gets back on his feet Robbie,ask him about the big one he lost,way out in front in the biggest Feature race of our season,the 50 lap classic,he eased off with too much confidence,Sleepy Tripp powered his way up from a long way back and just got Larry at the line.On the last lap with Tripp closing you could have heard the 20,000 plus crowd yelling for Larry back in Indiana.... He would have been the most popular winner. There have been a few great drivers from the U.S who have not won the race,Larry Rice being the top name on the list. Recently of course ,during his Indy 500 commentaries,he would always say hello to his friends in New Zealand and Australia,that was special to us down under. The word will get around quickly here and we will all want to give Larry and his family our best wishes and caring thoughts.

5/15/09, 12:41 PM	#33 Re: Larry Rice
Luvzracin Posts: n/a	Thanks Robbie for the Update. I am the great neice of Bob Higman. My bloomington family is sad to hear about your dad's Illness. I grew up watching your dad race and all the other wonderful things he has done in his racing career! Best wishes to Larry and the entire Rice Family!

5/15/09, 12:48 PM	#34 Re: Larry Rice
cobrasnake66 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 17	Thanks for the updates. Met your mom some years ago, as I have tickets next to her group for the 500. Work schedule does not allow me to go this year, but will the thinking of your family through the coming days. Roy Lauck Chamberlain SD

5/15/09, 12:49 PM	#35 Re: Larry Rice
Gregg Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,941	Thanks for the updates, Robbie. We will pray for your dad's complete recovery. Gregg and Mary Sauer

5/15/09, 1:55 PM	#36 Re: Larry Rice
Chaplain Dave Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 45	Robbie, Thanks for the updates on your dad. We have prayed for him and with him over the last several years. You all are continually in our thoughts and prayers. Dave and Brenda Cochran

5/15/09, 3:35 PM	#37 Re: Larry Rice
John P Huss Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,381	Robbie- I have been around Midget-Sprints-Champ Dirt Cars for more than 40 years. You're Dad was 1 of the greats over the years. His announcing was awesome! I pray he will get well soon! I will miss him at the "Hoosier 100" among other races! Best Regards, John

5/15/09, 3:58 PM	#38 Re: Larry Rice
coxie bowman Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 117	Thanks for the update on your Father, like Englehart, I've known him since the mid sixties. He's been a good friend and has always been a fine person. I've done business with him and could always take his word. He's helped me out many times on business matters. I'd like to come down from Michigan to visit with him.

5/16/09, 9:32 AM	#39 Re: Larry Rice
IndyBound Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,626	Robbie, my thoughts and prayers are with your Dad and your family. Patti

5/16/09, 9:47 AM	#40 Re: Larry Rice
Tony Barhorst Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 752	It is great to hear that Larry is at home....He has really given cancer quite a fight for years now. Thanks Robbie and Larry for promoting the STIDA Insurance. I last saw Larry in your booth at the Circle Track Swapmeet. On a side note, I was at Arizona Sports Shirts in Gasoline Alley before I heard about this and saw a Larry Rice t-shirt there. Truly a legend in racing and business, plus one of the nicest people you will meet. Best, Tony Barhorst rumbleseries.com