I've seen him many times and never took the time to talk to him..... (until last September).
Anyone that has won class at INDY has met Mr. Brooks..... he has been taking the "class winners" pics since 1970.
I just read (in National Dragster) that he passed away on June 18th.
RIP Mr. Eric Brroks
I apologize for using the National Dragster article..... but it just seemed appropriate for the circumstances.