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Offline dw230

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Mike Waters
« on: March 31, 2013, 12:20:53 AM »
It is with a heavy heart that I must report that as of approx. 20 minutes ago we heard of the passing of Mike Waters from complications arising from recent intestinal surgery.

Mike was a member of the Bonneville and El Mirage 200 MPH Clubs. He was a major factor in the direction of the SCTA and the success of the Bonneville events. Mike had a long history in racing in So Cal which included crackerbox boats, motorcycles, drags and of course El Mirage and Bonneville.

Mike was 1/2 of the famous Wilson and Waters Racing Team fuel and gas roadster. The roadster continues to compete under the Waters-Manghelli-Romero name, setting 4 Bonneville records and 2 El Mirage records in 2012. The White Goose Bar Racing Team will campaign the roadster in 2013 in memory of Mike and the late Dana Wilson.

I have no further information as of now, please standby.

God Speed Mike,

Joanie and I will miss you

DW
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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2013, 12:56:50 AM »
SO SAD to hear this!!!!.... We are ALL going to miss him!!!!!!.....

Condolences to his family especially to his son and granddaughter!!!!!

Godspeed Mike. See you on the other side.........
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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2013, 01:16:34 AM »
So very sad to hear. Godspeed Mike.    :-(
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Offline jl222

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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2013, 01:20:54 AM »
 What a shock!! Had no idea. Mike was a racers racer from speed boats - drags and Bville always at the top of the game.
 An icon for leadership in SCTA and BNI.

 A sad day for Linda and I, and Greg knows he had a great dad.

 JL222 :cry:
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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2013, 01:57:34 AM »
The world is a little darker now. A lot of slack to be taken up.
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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2013, 02:30:31 AM »
I'm so sorry to hear this. Mike was very kind to me and gave me lots of time to answer questions about the roadster. I will truly miss him.

Godspeed Mike. :-(

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Offline Speed Limit 1000

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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2013, 08:41:24 AM »
RIP Mike. He will be missed by all.
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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2013, 09:43:11 AM »
Waters was the real deal. Wayno
« Last Edit: March 31, 2013, 09:47:32 AM by Elmo Rodge »
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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2013, 09:48:04 AM »
While it happens to all of us -- it's still a shock to hear the news.  May he rest in peace.  Nancy and I spent many hours with Mike over the years.  He'll spend forever with all of us now.  Our sincere condolences to his family.
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Offline landsendlynda

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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2013, 10:56:17 AM »

Mike is the one that gave me the chance to take over the Security and Gate when Dave Newby passed away.  He believed in my ability to step into Dave's HUGE shoes and continue with the safety and protection of all the racers.  My heart is filled with sorrow that he is gone.  He is going to be greatly missed for a very long time.
God Speed Mike and God protect your loved ones left behind.

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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2013, 11:44:16 AM »
I'm sorry to hear the sad news of Mike Waters passing away. Godspeed...

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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2013, 11:57:50 AM »
What a big big lost, especially for the Speed community at and off the salt....

I will miss this man....and my shoulder will always remember....long time ago, I was just coming over from the airport (SLC) for the Speedweek and stand in the roadhouse/gas station on Exit 4....there was just the voice...."welcome home"...and his heavy hand "touched" my shoulder...myself was 4 inch shorter....

it was great to know you as a friend....RIP Mike....

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« Last Edit: March 31, 2013, 12:08:31 PM by PorkPie »
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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2013, 12:07:36 PM »
God Speed Mike
Our racing family's condolences to your close friends and family
« Last Edit: March 31, 2013, 12:09:16 PM by Stainless1 »
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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2013, 01:02:29 PM »
Contact information for condolences to the family, please. :cry:
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Offline Freud

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Re: Mike Waters
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2013, 01:03:43 PM »
Mike was always with interesting people at the Gas Up.

That made it fun to foto him.

I'll miss You, Mike.

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