Prayers for Jim Voth

Steve Brack · 03-19-2010, 09:23 AM

Mike,
Your dad is one of the very reasons I got into class racing. He's a mentor to so many around this area, especially me. I wish him the speediest of recoveries and can't wait to see him at the track soon!
Steve

Marty Rinehart Jr · 03-19-2010, 11:02 AM

Mike, I added your Dad to the RFC Prayer Chain. We will pray for him. There is power in prayer.

Marty Rinehart Jr
RFC Chaplain

chris tinberg · 03-19-2010, 04:24 PM

Hey jim sorry to hear about your health issues ,don"t worry about great bend it will probably be rainy and cold and you would have just wished you would have stayed home anyways ! get well soon friend .... the Tinbergs

Mike Voth · 03-20-2010, 10:13 AM

Dad is at home now resting comfortably. He's about 95% pain free and feels fine. Will be on light-duty restrictions for 6 weeks, but can drive and resume business activities from an observation standpoint. He starts cardiac rehab next Friday, and the extent of the heart damage should lessen over the next few months. All in all, dad is in great spirits and we're all fortunate to still have him around. He's anxious to get back to the track, and as it looks now, Great Bend is not ruled out yet! Thanks for all of the warm thoughts and prayers for his continued recovery.

Marty - thank you. It means a lot to all of us.

All - Dad is overwhelmed by all the phone calls and emails and blog posts. He hasn't read any of these yet, but will this afternoon.

Thanks again to all of you. You're a great group of guys and the reason it remains fun to keep attending races year after year!

Mike Voth · 04-05-2010, 09:18 AM

Ok, a frustrating update. Dad had his first cardiac checkup last Friday, and the EKG looked great, according to the doctor. So healthwise, he's coming around just fine, and we're as happy as can be. On the other hand, when they asked the cardiologist if he'd be able to get back on the track this month, he said no. Three more months and then another evaluation!!! Is this normal??? Does anyone have a doctor that knows a thing about drag racing??? Everything looks fine and appears to be back to normal. Should he be seeking a second opinion, or just take three months to relax? He just finished to motor last week in anticipation, and it's ready to rock and roll... Mom about tore the doctor a new a==hole when he said that. She came unglued. Kodak moment.

Sean Marconette · 04-05-2010, 11:09 AM

Mike,

Sorry to hear the news. Unless you want to bring Jim to KC, and go to St. Luke's Wornal, or KU Med. That would be the two I would suggest. I am not sure what Witchita has to offer in Hospitals. St. Luke's would be my first choice all around.

Tell everyone we are thinking about you guys.

Sean

Ed Fernandez · 04-05-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Voth

Ok, a frustrating update. Dad had his first cardiac checkup last Friday, and the EKG looked great, according to the doctor. So healthwise, he's coming around just fine, and we're as happy as can be. On the other hand, when they asked the cardiologist if he'd be able to get back on the track this month, he said no. Three more months and then another evaluation!!! Is this normal??? Does anyone have a doctor that knows a thing about drag racing??? Everything looks fine and appears to be back to normal. Should he be seeking a second opinion, or just take three months to relax? He just finished to motor last week in anticipation, and it's ready to rock and roll... Mom about tore the doctor a new a==hole when he said that. She came unglued. Kodak moment.

Patience is a virtue.Drag racing isn't everything.Let him take a break and then come back healthier and more relaxed.

Geerhead55 · 04-05-2010, 10:09 PM

Last summer, a month before the Seattle Pinks All Out event, my buddy had a triple bypass. He said he wasn't going to miss the race, so on that weekend, we did all the crewing, maintenence, car prep, what ever was needed. All he did was drive the car after we strapped him in. He got tired very easily, and left early after he was done. I don't think to this day his Dr. knows about it. I'll grant you it wasn't a stick car, so there wasn't as much pull on his chest "zipper", but he weathered the storm and got through it.
His will to race took over his better judgement that weekend and he was lucky nothing happened to adversly affect him. Hes doing just fine nowadays, just as bull headed and crazy as ever, but taking life a little easier than before.
My 2 cents,,,,,,Danny Durham

Eddie Rezac · 04-06-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Voth

Ok, a frustrating update. Dad had his first cardiac checkup last Friday, and the EKG looked great, according to the doctor. So healthwise, he's coming around just fine, and we're as happy as can be. On the other hand, when they asked the cardiologist if he'd be able to get back on the track this month, he said no. Three more months and then another evaluation!!! Is this normal??? Does anyone have a doctor that knows a thing about drag racing??? Everything looks fine and appears to be back to normal. Should he be seeking a second opinion, or just take three months to relax? He just finished to motor last week in anticipation, and it's ready to rock and roll... Mom about tore the doctor a new a==hole when he said that. She came unglued. Kodak moment.

Mike, I have been through this, I sent you a PM

Ed Carpenter · 04-06-2010, 09:29 AM

Mike tell your dad there will always be plenty of races to go to. I took my old man awhile to get back 100%. Ed

03-19-2010, 09:23 AM	#1
Steve Brack Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers for Jim Voth Mike, Your dad is one of the very reasons I got into class racing. He's a mentor to so many around this area, especially me. I wish him the speediest of recoveries and can't wait to see him at the track soon! Steve

03-19-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
Marty Rinehart Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rineharts Performance Race Cars, Thomasville,PA Posts: 491 Likes: 294 Liked 329 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Prayers for Jim Voth Mike, I added your Dad to the RFC Prayer Chain. We will pray for him. There is power in prayer. Marty Rinehart Jr RFC Chaplain __________________ Marty Rinehart Jr 1125 SS STK SG SC SST

03-19-2010, 04:24 PM	#3
chris tinberg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Prayers for Jim Voth Hey jim sorry to hear about your health issues ,don"t worry about great bend it will probably be rainy and cold and you would have just wished you would have stayed home anyways ! get well soon friend .... the Tinbergs

03-20-2010, 10:13 AM	#4
Mike Voth Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Buhler, KS Posts: 527 Likes: 5 Liked 57 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Prayers for Jim Voth Dad is at home now resting comfortably. He's about 95% pain free and feels fine. Will be on light-duty restrictions for 6 weeks, but can drive and resume business activities from an observation standpoint. He starts cardiac rehab next Friday, and the extent of the heart damage should lessen over the next few months. All in all, dad is in great spirits and we're all fortunate to still have him around. He's anxious to get back to the track, and as it looks now, Great Bend is not ruled out yet! Thanks for all of the warm thoughts and prayers for his continued recovery. Marty - thank you. It means a lot to all of us. All - Dad is overwhelmed by all the phone calls and emails and blog posts. He hasn't read any of these yet, but will this afternoon. Thanks again to all of you. You're a great group of guys and the reason it remains fun to keep attending races year after year! __________________ Mike Voth 5189 GTN - 5188 GTO Voth Racing

04-05-2010, 09:18 AM	#5
Mike Voth Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Buhler, KS Posts: 527 Likes: 5 Liked 57 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Prayers for Jim Voth Ok, a frustrating update. Dad had his first cardiac checkup last Friday, and the EKG looked great, according to the doctor. So healthwise, he's coming around just fine, and we're as happy as can be. On the other hand, when they asked the cardiologist if he'd be able to get back on the track this month, he said no. Three more months and then another evaluation!!! Is this normal??? Does anyone have a doctor that knows a thing about drag racing??? Everything looks fine and appears to be back to normal. Should he be seeking a second opinion, or just take three months to relax? He just finished to motor last week in anticipation, and it's ready to rock and roll... Mom about tore the doctor a new a==hole when he said that. She came unglued. Kodak moment. __________________ Mike Voth 5189 GTN - 5188 GTO Voth Racing Last edited by Mike Voth; 04-05-2010 at 09:20 AM.

04-05-2010, 11:09 AM	#6
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 788 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Prayers for Jim Voth Mike, Sorry to hear the news. Unless you want to bring Jim to KC, and go to St. Luke's Wornal, or KU Med. That would be the two I would suggest. I am not sure what Witchita has to offer in Hospitals. St. Luke's would be my first choice all around. Tell everyone we are thinking about you guys. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

04-05-2010, 10:09 PM	#8
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Prayers for Jim Voth Last summer, a month before the Seattle Pinks All Out event, my buddy had a triple bypass. He said he wasn't going to miss the race, so on that weekend, we did all the crewing, maintenence, car prep, what ever was needed. All he did was drive the car after we strapped him in. He got tired very easily, and left early after he was done. I don't think to this day his Dr. knows about it. I'll grant you it wasn't a stick car, so there wasn't as much pull on his chest "zipper", but he weathered the storm and got through it. His will to race took over his better judgement that weekend and he was lucky nothing happened to adversly affect him. Hes doing just fine nowadays, just as bull headed and crazy as ever, but taking life a little easier than before. My 2 cents,,,,,,Danny Durham

04-06-2010, 09:29 AM	#10
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Prayers for Jim Voth Mike tell your dad there will always be plenty of races to go to. I took my old man awhile to get back 100%. Ed __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development