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Offline Glen

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Ron Benham
« on: January 20, 2008, 02:38:26 PM »
Just received word that long time racer, builder Ron Benham passed away yesterday. He probably put more drivers in the 200 mph club then anyone else. GOD SPEED RON BENHAM :cry:
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Re: Ron Benham
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2008, 04:11:32 PM »
A truly legendary innovator.

Godspeed, Ron Benham.
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Re: Ron Benham
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2008, 04:41:39 PM »
My condolences to the Benham family.
Godspeed, Ron.
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Re: Ron Benham
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2008, 05:26:54 PM »
I'll miss him...............JD
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« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2008, 05:46:20 PM »
Just heard yesterday that he had a relapse. This one is tough, Ron and I had many go-arounds over the years. Memories I will treasure.

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Re: Ron Benham
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2008, 07:44:58 PM »
It is no secret Ron and I locked horns on the Rear Engine Modified Roadster deal, but I still respected him for his accomplishments in LSR. My condolences to the Benham family.

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Re: Ron Benham
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2008, 08:27:55 PM »
Condolences from Bud Jones old #828 lakester team, Ed and Cam. Ron built some really good iron. God speed...........
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Re: Ron Benham
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2008, 12:03:46 PM »
I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Ron at the salt, and learning just to little from him, but I got to see alot of his work go real fast. It was an honor to meet and spend some time with him.

Rest easy.
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Re: Ron Benham
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2008, 01:12:05 PM »
Ron was the Smoky Yunik of LSR. He knew the rule book and how far to use it to his advantage. There were many arguments over the years on the wording. Led to changes more then once. I agreed with him on the rear engine roadster and the modern tech available to make them run straight and fast. He was a great builder and fabricator. Ron will be missed and remembered for his ideas and guts to make them happen. :-)
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