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Greg Hill 12-16-2010 08:44 PM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli (Post 228418)
Ronnie West is one of the most generous people I have ever known.
I have seen him reach into his pocket and give money to people that he wanted to help so many times I can't even count them. I know that he sent several thousand dollars to the widow of a slain highway patrolman all the way across the country, a guy he didn't even know. I have also heard of him giving money to poor people on numerous occasions.
He's a great guy, my friend, and he is in my prayers during this difficult hour.

Jim's right on the money. Ronnie's bark is a whole lot worse than his bite. Ronnie, Alice,Andrew and I are praying for you.

5343stk 12-16-2010 09:12 PM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
My first encounter with Ronnie was at the Denver National in 2008, and he scared the crap out of me. But after getting to know him, you could not find a better man.

We share a small bond, because he owned my car at one time. Ronnie would always ride my *** because I was at the racetrack instead of being with my family. It really made you think about priorities in your life.

From all your friends in the great north, we look forward to seeing you soon!

James, Kari, Paige, & Jenna Findell

Dan Fletcher 12-16-2010 09:18 PM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
Like others have said, Mr. Ronnie is a way different guy than what he appears to be on the surface, and I know this from both stories and personal experience. Praying for a miracle.....

G Schenck 12-16-2010 09:36 PM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli (Post 228418)
Ronnie West is one of the most generous people I have ever known.
I have seen him reach into his pocket and give money to people that he wanted to help so many times I can't even count them. I know that he sent several thousand dollars to the widow of a slain highway patrolman all the way across the country, a guy he didn't even know. I have also heard of him giving money to poor people on numerous occasions.
He's a great guy, my friend, and he is in my prayers during this difficult hour.


When Ronnie bought State Capitol Raceway, he tried running it with a State Trooper mentality (my way or the highway) but I saw the other side of him soon. At the first points race there a racer had a fatal heart attack. He went to the racer's wife and returned the entry fee and gave her another thousand dollars to help her out. That is just one of the many stories.

My prayers are with him and his family.

Greg

Wayne Totaro 12-16-2010 10:53 PM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
I spoke with Ronnie about a week before Thanksgiving and although he was not feeeling great, he was upbeat and talking about getting that "Bad ***" Hemi ready for the 2011 racing season!

Ronnie is a true "Class Racer" and a gentleman. We have a special bond being both racers and retired troopers. I will say a prayer for my friend and his family.

4543 12-17-2010 12:05 AM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
As many have said Ronnie's bark is far worse than his bite. Ronnie has a way of putting things into perspective and helping you see things more clearly. Barbara and I are praying for Ronnie and Sarah and the family. Mike McMahan

skipper latino 12-17-2010 12:56 AM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
Like so many of us, we have known Ronnie for a long time. Our thoughts and prayers go out for him and his family.... Hollingsworth and Latino family.

SStockDart 12-17-2010 11:22 AM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
More prayers headed your way, Ronnie. God Speed, my friend

Larry Hill 12-17-2010 11:38 AM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
At Denver this past summer, Ronnie was giving Larry a hard way to go (like he always does). A spectator overheard the conversation and was questioning it. Larry said "Oh, we have a Love-Hate relationship". Then Ronnie said "No it's a Hate-Hate" relationship. Then he took us out to lunch! Ronnie and Sarah are very nice people. We even got to meet their daughter and 2 grandsons this summer.

Hopefully all these prayers will bring about a miracle and we will have him around a while longer.

Patsy & Larry

Jeff Colvert 12-17-2010 11:57 AM

Re: Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West
 
Prayers sent and good luck Ronnie.


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