We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer

Larry Maxwell · 12-12-2012, 07:22 PM

We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock racer yesterday. John Mason died yesterday at his home after a long illness.

Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to his family and friends.

Larry Maxwell
a friend of John's

The Hawk · 12-12-2012, 07:55 PM

Very sorry to hear. John was a lot of fun when he lived and raced up here in Colorado. Was a tough competitor and nice guy. Rest in peace my friend.

Julie Jordan · 12-12-2012, 08:06 PM

I'm sorry to hear that, always enjoyed talking to him. RIP.

Scott Loge · 12-12-2012, 08:34 PM

Very Sad News

Mr. Mason was always a fun guy to talk with..

My sincere condolences and prayers to his family.

Scott Loge

Bob Bender · 12-12-2012, 09:43 PM

Very sorry to hear this.

Bryan Phillips · 12-12-2012, 10:51 PM

Very sad news. He will be missed. My condolences to his son Dan and his entire family.

Paul Wong · 12-12-2012, 11:12 PM

This is sad news indeed. We had a lot of good races and he was always so animated to talk to. He will be missed.

Rick Carlson · 12-12-2012, 11:32 PM

From all night teardowns of his T37 up on the mountain at Bandimere, to teardowns of the white Buick in Div. 7.......John could add to every conversation. He will be missed!!

Rick Carlson

Mark Yacavone · 12-12-2012, 11:52 PM

Wow, I didn't know John was ill.I missed our lively conversations with him in The Lounge.

I first met John through Bob Duffy in 1969.John GAVE me a set of headers for my first Pontiac race car...Wouldn't take a penny for them.
That's the kind of guy John was..
RIP, my friend

Chuck Norton · 12-13-2012, 11:13 AM

John Mason was a Stock/Super Stock drag racer in the truest sense of the word. He competed neither for money nor ego but for the love of the sport. He seemed to enjoy every aspect of every day at the track. He was the kind of guy who put on no airs and offered no excuses. This moment brings to mind a phrase that, to me, epitomizes John's style: "Put on your helmet and get in the car, let's race!"

Going to the races these days is reminscent of going to a class reunion. No matter who shows up, we count on there being enough familiar faces to make that event memorable and worth the effort. John's passing will create a void that will affect us all. We have lost a valued friend and a tough opponent.

12-12-2012, 07:22 PM	#1
Larry Maxwell Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock racer yesterday. John Mason died yesterday at his home after a long illness. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to his family and friends. Larry Maxwell a friend of John's

12-12-2012, 07:55 PM	#2
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer Very sorry to hear. John was a lot of fun when he lived and raced up here in Colorado. Was a tough competitor and nice guy. Rest in peace my friend. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

12-12-2012, 08:06 PM	#3
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 639 Likes: 90 Liked 546 Times in 94 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer I'm sorry to hear that, always enjoyed talking to him. RIP. __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

12-12-2012, 08:34 PM	#4
Scott Loge Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Livermore,Ca Posts: 334 Likes: 15 Liked 145 Times in 32 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer Very Sad News Mr. Mason was always a fun guy to talk with.. My sincere condolences and prayers to his family. Scott Loge

12-12-2012, 09:43 PM	#5
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,733 Likes: 1,599 Liked 459 Times in 90 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer Very sorry to hear this. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

12-12-2012, 10:51 PM	#6
Bryan Phillips Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 145 Likes: 3 Liked 46 Times in 20 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer Very sad news. He will be missed. My condolences to his son Dan and his entire family.

12-12-2012, 11:12 PM	#7
Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 384 Likes: 101 Liked 419 Times in 85 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer This is sad news indeed. We had a lot of good races and he was always so animated to talk to. He will be missed.

12-12-2012, 11:32 PM	#8
Rick Carlson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laurel Fork, VA, and the Blue Ridge Parkway Posts: 57 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer From all night teardowns of his T37 up on the mountain at Bandimere, to teardowns of the white Buick in Div. 7.......John could add to every conversation. He will be missed!! Rick Carlson

12-12-2012, 11:52 PM	#9
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,903 Liked 5,120 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer Wow, I didn't know John was ill.I missed our lively conversations with him in The Lounge. I first met John through Bob Duffy in 1969.John GAVE me a set of headers for my first Pontiac race car...Wouldn't take a penny for them. That's the kind of guy John was.. RIP, my friend __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

12-13-2012, 11:13 AM	#10
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 106 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: We lost a long time Stock/Super Stock Racer John Mason was a Stock/Super Stock drag racer in the truest sense of the word. He competed neither for money nor ego but for the love of the sport. He seemed to enjoy every aspect of every day at the track. He was the kind of guy who put on no airs and offered no excuses. This moment brings to mind a phrase that, to me, epitomizes John's style: "Put on your helmet and get in the car, let's race!" Going to the races these days is reminscent of going to a class reunion. No matter who shows up, we count on there being enough familiar faces to make that event memorable and worth the effort. John's passing will create a void that will affect us all. We have lost a valued friend and a tough opponent. __________________ Chuck Norton