Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55

Gapinski · 2/14/13, 1:04 AM

Sherwin Armstrong has died at the age of 55-years old on Sunday February 10 after an extended illness. Born on December 12, 1957, Armstrong was the son of USAC Indy Car, Sprint Car & Midget Car owner Sherman Armstrong.

Sherwin raced midgets from 1981 to 1984. His best career finish was third in the inaugural 4 Crown Nationals USAC Midget Feature at Eldora in 1981. He was 19th in the 1981 USAC National Midget Points.

Armstrong suffered a crushed vertebra, broken collarbone, nose and finger during a heat race accident in the USAC/Badger co-sanctioned event on June 1, 1984 at Hales Corners Speedway (Franklin, WI), ending his driving career. Armstrong was hospitlaized for several days in a Milwaukee Hospital following back surgery.

His brother Sherman "JR" Armstrong also competed in USAC and various series during the 80's.

A memorial service for Sherwin will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Beeson Clubhouse 900 Beeson Dr Winchester, IN on Sunday, Feburary 24.

ASPHALT24 · 2/14/13, 1:26 AM

RIP Sherwin

Seadog · 2/14/13, 8:58 AM

Condolences to the Armstrong family.

tamale wagon · 2/14/13, 9:35 AM

god bless

billyb · 2/14/13, 6:01 PM

Is Sherman( the old man) still alive or did he die in prison?

Mud Packer · 2/14/13, 6:02 PM

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Originally Posted by billyb

Is Sherman( the old man) still alive or did he die in prison?

Seems to me that he passed away some time back. I would say probably 7-8 years ago if memory serves me correctly. I think he was out of the slammer by then. I could be wrong however.

racegal · 2/14/13, 6:26 PM

I'm very sorry. I will keep his family in my prayers.

IndyBound · 2/14/13, 7:17 PM

My condolences go out to the Armstrong family.

Patti

John P Huss · 5/8/13, 1:21 PM

I was at Hales Corners June 1 1984. It was a bad
one. My thoughts-prayer's with Armstrongs. Always
enjoyed watching the brother's race. Late post.
Best Regards,
John

Midget 89 · 5/8/13, 2:33 PM

This is so sad. At such a young age.

2/14/13, 6:26 PM	#7 Re: Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55
racegal Senior Member Race Count This Year: 19 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,124	I'm very sorry. I will keep his family in my prayers. __________________ DD FAN-atic!! Susan St. Catherine God bless America and our troops

2/14/13, 1:26 AM	#2 Re: Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55
ASPHALT24 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 161	RIP Sherwin

2/14/13, 8:58 AM	#3 Re: Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55
Seadog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,136	Condolences to the Armstrong family.

2/14/13, 9:35 AM	#4 Re: Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55
tamale wagon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3,953	god bless

2/14/13, 6:01 PM	#5 Re: Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55
billyb Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 123	Is Sherman( the old man) still alive or did he die in prison?

2/14/13, 7:17 PM	#8 Re: Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55
IndyBound Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,626	My condolences go out to the Armstrong family. Patti

5/8/13, 1:21 PM	#9 Re: Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55
John P Huss Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,378	I was at Hales Corners June 1 1984. It was a bad one. My thoughts-prayer's with Armstrongs. Always enjoyed watching the brother's race. Late post. Best Regards, John

5/8/13, 2:33 PM	#10 Re: Sherwin Armstrong dies at 55
Midget 89 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,022	This is so sad. At such a young age.