Bob Pott passes away

Mark Yacavone · 03-17-2009, 10:45 AM

Bob loved those Fords and was always willing to talk to you about them.
Rest in peace, Bob, and my condolences to his family.

KJ JONES Racing · 03-17-2009, 01:29 PM

Bob was one of the nicest, most-honest and enthusiastic cats that I've met in the years that I've followed Stock Eliminator. A Ford man through-and-through, and one of the toughest racers out there in a stick-shift Mustang. I'm very saddened by his passing, but, I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet and get to know such a genuinely good person.

I will always remember Bob Pott, and pray that God watch over his family, as all of us move forward with his spirit in our hearts.

This one makes me sad. My deepest condolences.

Jeff Lee · 03-17-2009, 03:14 PM

Bob, you have been a true warrior from the racing scene in Arizona, definetly not a racer to be taken lightly and I'm sure his daughter will fill those shoes just as her dad taught her. My understanding is he really wanted to see his friend Dennis Alvey set the NHRA national record as Bob contributed significantly towards making that 428CJ fast. Dennis did set the A/S record a few weeks ago in Tucson. Maybe that was one of the last things Bob needed to do before he left this earth.
A true racer...

Bryan Phillips · 03-17-2009, 08:40 PM

Another real reminder of how precious life is. Too many of our friends are leaving us too early. For me, Bob exemplifies what living is all about. Always upbeat, always willing to help, always giving his all.....We all should be inspired by Bob. I can't think of a more genuine person. You could see the sincerity and goodness after just a few words of conversation.

I was fortunate enough to really get to know Bob when my close friend Ward Alston built his 88 Mustang Stocker.....I think you know how the rest of the story goes. Ward and Bob became very close over the years. I could go on for a while about such a great man but I will end by saying that I will reflect often on the image of a big in stature man with a hearty laugh dropping by my pit area on his "signature" black pit motorcycle making time for a quick race update-usually to check on the Ford guy:-) and always to exchange a few laughs.

On behalf of my family, my wife, Stefanie, sons, Brandyn and Blayke and Dad, Paul, I would like to extend thoughts and prayers to Bob's wife, Kelly and Rusty, Shannon and Eric and the entire Pott Family.
Sincerely,
Bryan Phillips

Carl Battis · 03-19-2009, 10:45 AM

I met Bob through Bryan and Ward when I first started racing. He was always a super nice guy to me even though I was a rookie racer and really didn't know anything. I am sorry to hear the news here about his passing. He will be missed by a lot of people.

Rich Aceves · 03-19-2009, 01:21 PM

Very sorry to hear of bob's passing, he was always very friendly, and tolerated our behavior towards him being a ford racer. Our sincerest condolances to his family.

A&M Motorsports

Dave Sr, Rich, Dave Jr, Bob Aceves and Bob Mulry

RJ · 03-22-2009, 05:31 PM

RIP Mr. Pott.

Bridgewater7185 · 03-22-2009, 11:53 PM

I'm so sorry to here of Bob's passing,Great man,Great racer and a really Great Neighbor at the track. Kelly and family my sincere condolanses. Dave Bridgewater

E Snow · 03-23-2009, 10:09 AM

We are sorry to hear about Bob. He was a great Friend at the track. Earl Jr., Glenn, and Myself wish to express our sincere Condolences to His Family.
Earl Snow STK 7945

03-17-2009, 10:45 AM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,821 Likes: 2,915 Liked 5,133 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Bob loved those Fords and was always willing to talk to you about them. Rest in peace, Bob, and my condolences to his family. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

03-17-2009, 01:29 PM	#2
KJ JONES Racing Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Reseda, CA Posts: 28 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Bob Pott passes away Bob was one of the nicest, most-honest and enthusiastic cats that I've met in the years that I've followed Stock Eliminator. A Ford man through-and-through, and one of the toughest racers out there in a stick-shift Mustang. I'm very saddened by his passing, but, I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet and get to know such a genuinely good person. I will always remember Bob Pott, and pray that God watch over his family, as all of us move forward with his spirit in our hearts. This one makes me sad. My deepest condolences. Last edited by KJ JONES Racing; 03-17-2009 at 01:32 PM.

03-17-2009, 03:14 PM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Bob, you have been a true warrior from the racing scene in Arizona, definetly not a racer to be taken lightly and I'm sure his daughter will fill those shoes just as her dad taught her. My understanding is he really wanted to see his friend Dennis Alvey set the NHRA national record as Bob contributed significantly towards making that 428CJ fast. Dennis did set the A/S record a few weeks ago in Tucson. Maybe that was one of the last things Bob needed to do before he left this earth. A true racer... __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

03-17-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
Bryan Phillips Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 145 Likes: 3 Liked 46 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Another real reminder of how precious life is. Too many of our friends are leaving us too early. For me, Bob exemplifies what living is all about. Always upbeat, always willing to help, always giving his all.....We all should be inspired by Bob. I can't think of a more genuine person. You could see the sincerity and goodness after just a few words of conversation. I was fortunate enough to really get to know Bob when my close friend Ward Alston built his 88 Mustang Stocker.....I think you know how the rest of the story goes. Ward and Bob became very close over the years. I could go on for a while about such a great man but I will end by saying that I will reflect often on the image of a big in stature man with a hearty laugh dropping by my pit area on his "signature" black pit motorcycle making time for a quick race update-usually to check on the Ford guy:-) and always to exchange a few laughs. On behalf of my family, my wife, Stefanie, sons, Brandyn and Blayke and Dad, Paul, I would like to extend thoughts and prayers to Bob's wife, Kelly and Rusty, Shannon and Eric and the entire Pott Family. Sincerely, Bryan Phillips

03-19-2009, 10:45 AM	#5
Carl Battis Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 100 Likes: 24 Liked 183 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away I met Bob through Bryan and Ward when I first started racing. He was always a super nice guy to me even though I was a rookie racer and really didn't know anything. I am sorry to hear the news here about his passing. He will be missed by a lot of people.

03-19-2009, 01:21 PM	#6
Rich Aceves Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Very sorry to hear of bob's passing, he was always very friendly, and tolerated our behavior towards him being a ford racer. Our sincerest condolances to his family. A&M Motorsports Dave Sr, Rich, Dave Jr, Bob Aceves and Bob Mulry

03-22-2009, 05:31 PM	#7
RJ Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 248 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away RIP Mr. Pott.

03-22-2009, 11:53 PM	#8
Bridgewater7185 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away I'm so sorry to here of Bob's passing,Great man,Great racer and a really Great Neighbor at the track. Kelly and family my sincere condolanses. Dave Bridgewater

03-23-2009, 10:09 AM	#9
E Snow Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away We are sorry to hear about Bob. He was a great Friend at the track. Earl Jr., Glenn, and Myself wish to express our sincere Condolences to His Family. Earl Snow STK 7945 Last edited by E Snow; 03-23-2009 at 10:34 AM.

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