Bob Pott passes away - Page 3

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

WardNYC · 03-21-2009, 08:11 AM

My Man Bob-

I can say he was my West coast dad. He was one of the key people that helped me build and support my 88MustangGT Stocker. He always took the time to give me great advice on the car, whether at the track or our long conversations when we were both on the road-

The key to Bob was his love for his family. Bryan, KJ and I always talk about the key to life is family and he deeply cared for his. Racing for me has been more than the car, it's been the wonderful experiences I have had with my race family.

My Pops, and my wonderful wife Fumiko and I all send love to the Pott family.

Take care my man-

Ward

Tom P · 03-21-2009, 07:25 PM

Bummer to hear about this. I met him at Vegas and he seemed like a real decent guy. And a Ford racer and stick racer is too valuable a commodity to lose. Hopefully his legacy will live on a long time through Kelly. I hope she gets to win an event real soon to honor him.

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

Kelly Pott · 03-23-2009, 11:43 AM

The service will be held Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM.
Location is The Sedona Church of Christ
2757 W. 89A
Sedona, AZ

heartspeed2 · 03-23-2009, 10:18 PM

Just wanted to let you all know that more details and the address to send cards can be found under the thread Bob Pott details.
Cathy

03-17-2009, 08:40 PM	#21
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	#22
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	#23
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

03-21-2009, 08:11 AM	#24
WardNYC Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away My Man Bob- I can say he was my West coast dad. He was one of the key people that helped me build and support my 88MustangGT Stocker. He always took the time to give me great advice on the car, whether at the track or our long conversations when we were both on the road- The key to Bob was his love for his family. Bryan, KJ and I always talk about the key to life is family and he deeply cared for his. Racing for me has been more than the car, it's been the wonderful experiences I have had with my race family. My Pops, and my wonderful wife Fumiko and I all send love to the Pott family. Take care my man- Ward

03-21-2009, 07:25 PM	#25
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Bummer to hear about this. I met him at Vegas and he seemed like a real decent guy. And a Ford racer and stick racer is too valuable a commodity to lose. Hopefully his legacy will live on a long time through Kelly. I hope she gets to win an event real soon to honor him.

03-22-2009, 05:31 PM	#26
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	#27
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	#28
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.

03-23-2009, 11:43 AM	#29
Kelly Pott Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away The service will be held Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM. Location is The Sedona Church of Christ 2757 W. 89A Sedona, AZ

03-23-2009, 10:18 PM	#30
heartspeed2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bob Pott passes away Just wanted to let you all know that more details and the address to send cards can be found under the thread Bob Pott details. Cathy