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Misc Forums => Health, Welfare, and Passings => Topic started by: Seldom Seen Slim on December 10, 2010, 03:51:23 PM

Title: Phil Smith, a lakester racer
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on December 10, 2010, 03:51:23 PM

Phil Smith has passed on - -

Here's the note I got from Amanda, the Gear Grinder's secretary, just a few minutes ago, even though I see it's dated a few days ago:


12/09/10:  Phil Smith passed away this morning (Wed Dec 6). He was a member of the Gear Grinders, member of the El Mirage 200mph Club and the first member of the MUROC 200mph Club. He ran Lakester, #92 and sometimes #3. His wife Jackie plans on holding a memorial service for Phil after the holidays. More details to follow.  From long time friend, David Willis
 
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
 Amanda Taylor

Title: Re: Phil Smith, a lakester racer
Post by: johnbeck on December 13, 2010, 11:08:33 AM

I worked with Phil some years ago on his C/F engines for the blue lakester. He was a really nice guy and good to work with. I remember things wern't going that well with the engine and he didn't even take a contract out on me. Sorry to hear this news , another one of the good ones pass's on.