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I'm shocked. Richard won the Gators in 1984 and tried to repeat in '85... except I beat him in the final that year. He would always kiddingly say how I "stole" the Wally from him. I remember wearing the championship jacket one time to an event and he wanted to know if that was "his jacket." He was a great guy, always giving back. I enjoyed catching up with him when our paths crossed, which wasn't often enough. Godspeed.
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One of the last times we spoke was at the annual DRAW Golf Tournament where he gave me a whole bag of tees. A couple I still have in my golf bag. I'll keep there there now forever to remind me of him.
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I remember the name, he ws out there quite a bit. Can see his face, but can't remember the car. Did he have a TransAm? RIP
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Yes he had a TransAm for a number of years that had success with as John talked about. Think it was wrecked at Atlanta Dragway and he built a Chevy II that he raced until he retired from driving.
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RIP
Years ago I bought some special Trans pieces from him. Nice guy.. Always sad to see good guy leave....
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