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Offline 836dstr

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Fritz Kott
« on: June 03, 2011, 11:56:10 AM »
Fritz passed away from a heart attack yesterday.

He will be missed by the Motorcycle and LSR community.

R.I.P. Fritz!

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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2011, 12:09:04 PM »
Fritz was a hard core Harley racer, another loss to the LSR lakes and salt racers. RIP Fritz.
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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2011, 12:35:25 PM »
And let's not forget what a great racing family he had.  Fritz also campaigned the "World's Most Raced Roadster" (Pickup) for many years.  Great guy!

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Offline John Noonan

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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2011, 12:36:22 PM »
Wow...so sorry to read this...I will miss seeing him out at Elmo.

I hope the best for Gayle, Jason and the rest of the family..
« Last Edit: June 03, 2011, 04:32:48 PM by John Noonan »

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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2011, 01:08:07 PM »
omg......prayers going out to family...

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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2011, 01:39:52 PM »
Fritz was one of a kind, I doubt anyone has gone faster in various classes on less money

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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2011, 02:04:09 PM »
Sad news indeed, glad to have known you Fritz.
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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2011, 02:52:29 PM »
Sorry to hear this news. My condolences to Gail and the family.

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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2011, 04:02:01 PM »
Fritz was a good friend of my brother in law ,Fred Sutherland, who passed some years ago. I always enjoyed seeing him and his family at Fred's and at Elmo. He will be missed by his many friends. I hope Gayle and the kids carry on with their racing.  R.I.P. Fritz.
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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2011, 12:20:56 AM »
It is a stressful time for a new fellow at the race banquets, sometimes.  Always sitting down to eat with a table full of people you do not know.  One year my children and I sat down next to Fritz.  He made us feel welcome and he seemed to be a genuinely nice guy.  He also rode Triumphs.  He is missed.

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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2011, 10:14:40 AM »
a really great guy.
always had time for you, no matter what he was doing.
he will be missed by many.

my condolences to the family.
godspeed, fritz.

franey

and he had so much to do with and in - " world's fastest indian ".
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bub '10 - 158.100  sweetooth gear
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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2011, 04:52:41 PM »
So so sad for their family, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Fritz.
Gayle said he was at the time working on a 53 DeSoto in preparation of attending Vintage Drag Races.
We all can only hope that we are likewise doing what we love when our own checkered flags are waved.
God Speed Fritz.  :cry:  :cry:  :cry:...... :cheers:
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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2011, 06:46:45 PM »
Very sad news. Fritz was one of a kind and a true racers racer. My thoughts are with his family and many friends. God speed Fritz.

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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2011, 12:47:15 PM »
Serivces for Fritz will be Friday, June 10 in Fallbrook, CA.
1:00 at the Morman, (LDS) church.
Let's all send Gayle and family good thoughts.
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Re: Fritz Kott
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2011, 01:16:52 PM »
Wobbly Walrus..........You are to be commended for the way u share with your children at the banquet.

Good Job, Man.

FREUD
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