Doug McRobie crash at Hebron
 

If any of you Div 3 racers have any news to pass along about S/G racer Doug McRobie's condition, please pass it along here.

I am supposedly distantly related to Doug, but we have never met. His uncle is married to my step-aunt (if that makes any sense), so maybe that makes us 5th cousins 4 times removed, or something like that.

Doug and the McRobie family will be in our prayers. We hope his injuries are minor and his recovery is speedy.

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Lets hope for the best. This is the first I heard of this. Please keep us filled in if you hear anything.

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We were back by the back gate and they took him out at the end of the track, in an ambulance instead of air care so hope all is well.....................

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I was told that he did not survive from several people. I will wait on the official announcement tomorrow but this is very bad news all the way around.

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Doug did not survive the crash....I will post more details as they become known

Tom

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god speed Doug. prayers and thoughts to all of his family and friends

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A sad, sad day in the racing community. One of the finest people I have ever met. Doug always had a smile on his face and would do any thing for any one.
God speed Doug and thanks for all the wonderful memories you left instilled in out hearts.
Please pray for his wife, son and parents whom are all very special people.
With deep sadness,
Barney & Penny Barnhart

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RIP Doug -
Our thoughts and prayers going out to Irene, Wyatt, his parents and the rest of his family.
Such a horrible thing to happen to such a nice guy -

The Bebouts

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Barney;

Please check your private messages.


Thanks

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We are all shocked. and so sorry.Condolences from the Niceswangers

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Does anyone know what happened? I read online that he hit both walls, but that was all it said. I am shocked that he would be fatally injured from something like that. This is a terrible tragedy. It would be good if we could all learn something from this, that is why I would like to know how this happened.

RIP Doug

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I will update as often as I can.. they are investigating everything thoroughly.....I know that Doug's family appreciates everyone's condoleneces. Please keep them in your thoughts.

Tom

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Condolences to the McRobie family. GOD SPEED DOUG. You will be missed by the entire racing community..
Chuck Siegler & Family

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We met Doug a few years ago at Columbus Nats. Wonderful guy!
Our condolences to Doug's family - he will be missed.
Tom & Lynn Hoosigian

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Doug always had a smile on his face . Straight up guy and racer. Tom keep us posted as to any benefits or donatoins for family. God speed Doug

Carl & Toni Root

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Sorry to hear of this loss. It seems to be happening WAY too often as of late, or is it just me??

God Speed...Our thoughts and prayers are with all family/friends, The Waters Family.

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Our condolences and thoughts go out to Doug's family. I still can’t believe it. Doug was a super nice guy, even making a point to stop by Saturday night after the shootout, though we were merely just casual racing acquaintances. Always had a smile and a wave in the staging lanes. I guess that’s just the kind of guy he was. I’ve raced him a few times over the years and it was always a tough round.

God speed Doug.

The Sawyer Family

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Man, I just don't know what to say. Doug was a great guy and a great racer. He and his parents always had a way of making your day better, just by a smile and a wave. God speed Doug.

Keith & Ursula McPherson

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Always at a loss for words at a time like this.....R.I.P. Doug

Gary & Marie Federico

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God speed Doug the Grahams send our condonlences,

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Our family’s hearts are filled with sadness at your loss. I can not imagine the pain you feel, but just wanted to let you know that our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.

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My most heartfelt condolences to his family and all his friends, which he had many. Very difficult to accept
that Doug's not with us anymore. GOD SPEED DOUG !

Iggie

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I am sorry that my original post seemed to be somewhat lite hearted, but from reading the results posted on DRC it didn't seem to be a very serious accident.

The accidents that have claimed the lives of different professional racers lately are always touching, but when it now happens to a .90 racer doing what all of us on this forum do and love, that really hits close to home.

Those of you that know Doug and his family personally seem to have been truly blessed.

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I still cannot believe this happened. It did not look that bad but it was. Just as everyone else said, what a great guy. Everytime I have ever raced in D3 or was at the same race, Doug was always happy to see me and ask how I was doing. No matter what, he had a huge smile and hello, and that meant a lot to me. We talked in the lanes yesterday and he was happy to be going some rounds. Last night was a long-long ride home and I shed some tears. I will miss him.

From the whole Northrop family, RIP Doug, and I send condolences to his family.

Dan

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Our help and prayers go out to Irene and Wyatt. This is a terrible loss to the racing community . Doug was a great person.

In our prayers

Bill Angie and Zoe

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I flew out early yesterday to come home to a message about this terrible news. I have witnessed Doug's smiling face and caring personality at the track for as long as I can remember. Just this weekend I saw that smile every time he drove past my trailer on his way to the staging lanes. That smile was accompanied by a friendly wave. My thoughts go out to Doug's family during this difficult time.

Travis Mazza

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today dragged , just wanted to go back home. to all you guys and gals that let me hang around and be part of your drag racing family im truly honored to call you all friends. tell your family and friends u love them today . god speed Doug , you'll be missed

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Our Condolences to the McRobie Family. I didn't know Doug personally, but I have seen the car and the McRobie name at every race and know exactly which one it is. Anyone that is on the road with the rest of us .90 racers is part of the family as far as I am concerned, and losing a family member really hurts. If there is anything the rest of us can do to help the family in this time of need, just let us know. May god be with you always,

Ron. Meridee, Nick Finney
396V Super Comp

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We haven't been racing much lately but when we did the McRobies were always so very nice to be around. To his family from ours we are thinking of you.

GODSPEED DOUG!

Lynn and Shannon Ellison

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When something like this happens, it effects us all. We spend our weekends together like a weekend family reiunion. Our thoughts and prayers go to friends and family of Doug, he will be missed. If there is a fund we can give to or a favorite charity, please let us know.

The Schmidt Family

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This really hits me hard ,,,and I've just now bought myself up to the point of being able to post .

Doug and his buddy Rob ,,, saved me a pit spot next to Doug and Finney this weekend ,,,,
Dough is one of the folks that has always showed me true friendship and family treatment since I've been attempting to run this 90 style of racing ,,,,,,

When I left Trails yesterday , Doug's trailer was the last one I was in before heading home and the last person , I siad this is your race ,,man I can feel it , you are going to win !!!

His family , Dad , Mom , Wife and Son have always came by stoped over just to say hello and see how
I was doing ,,,,, His smile and freindship , and caring will greatly be missed by all that knew him ,,,,

I'm still strugling with this whole thing and attempting to understand why Doug ,,, Why not Eddie ??
I love racing but it will not be the same for me without Doug's smiling face .

God Speed my Friend !

Eddie Arnold

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I never got to meet Doug, But it still affects us all!
Hearing the good things about him on here tells me he is one of the good guys!

My thoughts and prayers are with Doug and his family at this time.
God Speed Doug

I agree with scuba.... grab your family and friends and let them know how you care for them.

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A nice guy who always seemed to have a smile and a hello when you saw him........Doug You will be missed............... Tom

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Tonight was the first night in a long time that I hugged my son and told him how much I loved him, and how proud I am of him.The loss of a close friend makes you realize how important familyand friends are. I always take for granted that they will be there, and that they know how I feel about them. It takes a terrible tragedy like this one to make you realize that you may not have that opportunity to tell or show them.

Arrangents have been made, and can be viewed at:

http://obit.spidellfuneralhome.com/o....cgi?id=585309

For those unable to attend, there is an online guestbook that will allow you to express your condolences.

There is also an account that has been set up for the family. Once I have the details, I will post them on here.

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The fund is:

Wyatt McRobie Fund
PO Box 257
Mt. Eaton, Ohio 44659

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First off all, our deepest sympathies to the Family and Friends. From what I saw from the starting line it looked way less violent than when Ron Erks hit the wall in Gainesville. Same scenario, he hit the brakes at the finish line and the car went away. I wear a HANS device and take some grief for it. That's OK, I wish we all had to wear one. All we can learn from this is that SAFTY matters most. We all love to race, for some of us that's an understatement. However my Family and friends need me, as yours need you. Please buy and wear some type of head and neck restraint. I love most of you, and may God bless all of you. Jeff

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We wish to express our condolences to the McRobie family and friends during this time of tragedy. When racing accidents suddenly claim someone's life, we are all profoundly affected by the loss. We will all miss Doug. Our hearts go out to Irene and Wyatt.

Brian and Corinne MacMillan

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Just heard of this tragic accident, Our most sincerest condolences and prayers to the McRobie family and friends.

Rick Blake

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Doug you will be missed by us and many more! Our thoughts and condolences go out to Irene and Wyett and family and friends. Mitch & Xenia Sowers

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I didn't know Doug but Judging by what so many have said here he must have been quite a guy. Sara and I want to express our condolences to his family and friends and will keep them in our prayers. Godspeed Doug!