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From SCTA site . . .
10/05/10: We are very sad to report that our friend Jack Kelly passed away this last weekend. The funeral and ceremonies will be held on Friday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 3801 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, Calif. Phone 310-512-6811. Reception to follow ceremony.
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2010, 12:23:11 PM » |
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My condolences to the Kelly Family. GodSpeed Jack.
Tom G.
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"Got'Cha" was first run in 1974. Bill Temple entered both 2 clubs in 1976 with records in AA/BGR. At El Mirage 201.79 and Bonneville at 220.
In 1977 Greg Temple started driving "Got'Cha" and entered the El Mirage Dirty 2 club in 1979 @ 201.97. Greg went on to set two records at Bonneville, one in 1981 at 241.848, then in 1991 he set another record at 262.230
Bill and Greg were the first father and son to enter the El Mirage Dirty 2 club. They broke the D/BFR at Bonneville in 1981 @ 241 with top speed of 249. This record still stands today. In 1991 they set the A/BFR @ 262 which was later broke by Duane McKinney.
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2010, 01:21:48 PM » |
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Rest in Peace Mr. Kelly..
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On 9-27-08 we lost a great friend and fellow racer, he was the BEST, he helped anyone with anything at anytime. His name is Dave Owen and he will be missed by all that knew him and I am glad to have met him.
Seeing him at Bonneville during 2008 Speedweek was the tops, Dave was in awe of the salt and as usual was there helping out anyone who asked..simply put we lost a great man who will be missed by all.
J
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2010, 01:23:55 PM » |
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My sincere condolences to Mr. Kelly's family.
Ron B.
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2010, 03:35:23 PM » |
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Thats sad first Jerry now Jack. Both really good people and true Hot Rodders from the early days, like a lot of us in LSR. Jack will be well remembered by many.
JL222
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2010, 04:43:05 PM » |
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A loss of a great racer. He will be missed. God Speed Jack.
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« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2010, 05:01:21 PM » |
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I lost a really good friend. I know that a lot of us did.  Wayno |
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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2010, 05:37:47 PM » |
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Earlier this year, when I lost my wife for the same reason Jack lost Jerry, Jack reached out to me to offer support. I knew who Jack was prior but had no personal relationship with him. In the short months since then, Jack and I had become friends. We were always concerned how the other was doing and just what was going on with our respective lives. We sought each other out at SCTA meetings and at El Mirage, just to say hello and chat a bit. I was always impressed with how upbeat and happy Jack seemed. Although our friendship was short I can truly say knowing Jack made my life better and my transition following the passing of my wife easier. No one can really understand a situation unless you are traveling the same path. God Bless you Jack and God Rest Your Soul. - A friend
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2010, 05:51:01 PM » |
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I lost a really good friend. I know that a lot of us did. Wayno Commiserations Wayno, He went out with his name still in the book. Farewell Jack. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2010, 10:48:11 PM » |
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I first met Jack more than 20 years ago when he ran the Roadster, became friends then and caught up most years at the Salt. Since I was in the same club as Mike and Dana, I bumped into him alot at Elmo in those days. I didn`t see him at the Salt this year, but am really thankful I got to talk a while with him last year. Of all the Salt Souls I have met and become aquainted with over the years, Jack was one of the finest, kindest and most genuine.Small consolation to know that he and Jerry are together again. Maybe cruising in that old Blue and White 32 Pickup I remember so well.Godspeed, Jack, and my thoughts are with your family at this time..... |
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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2010, 09:21:40 PM » |
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Jack Kelly but I admired the Kelly and Hall Lakester.
For those who might not recall the car here are some pictures of it during 2009 Speed Week.
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2010, 09:22:23 PM » |
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And during pushoff from the starting line Speed Week 2009.
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« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2010, 08:10:38 AM » |
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A few years ago I was going through engine pumping procedure and Jack was next to us when he got inducted into the 2 club. I asked him how long it took him to get it and he said, "a long time". That's the only time I got to visit with him.
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