Div 4 STK Racer Ronnie West

[G Schenck]

Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

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]

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]

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]

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.