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Offline Glen

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Tony Waters
« on: December 23, 2012, 12:36:39 PM »
Just heard where another racing pioneer Tony Waters passed away. A drag and Bonneville racer and one of the best. God Speed Tony, you will be missed.  :-(
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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2012, 01:00:48 PM »
RIP Tony!!

Offline Elmo Rodge

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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2012, 01:28:22 PM »
Oh no. Tony was a really good human. I'm sorry to hear this. Wayno

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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2012, 01:45:09 PM »
Tony became a member of the Bonneville 200 MPH club in 1958. along with the late Phil Freudiger. I called Fogie this morning to verify Tony's passing. Fogie said tha following the holidays a celebration of life is planned. Details to follow.

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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2012, 02:04:37 PM »
  Thats a shock!  Tony always looked healthy. Looked just fine at Aug Bville.

  Tony was a real racer. First saw him race his blown fuel roadster in 1959 at the Smokers, Bakersfield drags going for top eliminator.
 A true racer and great guy, from the old drags, nostalgia winner, and engine in the DRM 385 mph lakerster.

                  RIP  JL222
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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2012, 11:58:17 PM »
He was a racer at every level. What a sad loss.

RIP, Tony.

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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2012, 01:37:59 AM »
Tony Waters was a good guy. Years ago he ran Desoto motors.
RIP and Godspeed Tony.

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« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2012, 06:02:27 PM »
So sorry to hear. An old GMC guy too...........JD
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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2012, 07:04:35 PM »
RIP Tony.   :-(
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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2012, 09:45:04 PM »
RIP.   Tony
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Re: Tony Waters
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2012, 03:15:51 AM »
I knew of Tony for literally decades .... and only got to meet him a few years ago..... Tony was a real guy.... totally human and down to earth....

Tony, we'll miss you.... See you on the other side....
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