I first met Don and Joan when I was sixteen racing at the old Tulsa North Raceway. Don was racing his first 1963 Plymouth max wedge and flat towed from Oklahoma City.
I was hanging around with Weldon Christian and his son Steve and they were friends with the Grotheers. They were both very kind to a what I am sure was a goofy kid. I later got to see a lot of them at Divisional races and National Events.
It was very rewarding to see his success over the years.
Don was one of the good guys and will be missed.
My condolences to his family.
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