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You may not have ever seen this man, or his wife, Lois on the salt because they spent years working in the timing trailer, all day, every day during Speedweek. Bob would keep an eye on every single racer who hurtled down the long course making sure the run was completed safely. It was he, more often than not, that would detect a problem watching through his high-powered field glasses before anyone else knew there was a problem scrambling fire and ambulance long before the troubled speed machine stopped.
In short, Bob had your back on every run, with trained eyes on you longer that got you assistance possibly before you decided you needed it yourself.
The photo shows Bob on-duty in his timing tower chair and below is his nailhead Buick lakester with him hugging honey pie Lois. That's Chief Starter Bob Higbee in the distance. The shot was taken on record run morning more than a decade ago. The title refers to the fact that Bob and his barber did not see each other often so this picture is an exceptionally rare moment in time. Bob was also known to be paid to get a haircut and even raised money for charity on occasion.
I tell you this about my friend because he crossed his own personal finish line last night. I am saddened but so Dodge glad I knew him and wanted all of you to know him too.
And Lois, here's my cyber hug until I see you again.
LandSpeed Louise
