Rusty Perkins R.I.P.

Fred Connell · 10-05-2014, 02:22 PM

With a heavy heart we were told that Rusty Perkins long time Super Stock racer passed away this morning . Rusty had a heart attack last Sunday and fell and hit his head on the concrete floor. Rusty was one of our long time racers from Bowling Green , Ky. This is a terrible tragedy . Please keep Cherry and Scott in your prayers.

Alan Roehrich · 10-05-2014, 02:37 PM

Wow, that's terrible news. My condolences to the family.

Jerry Terry · 10-05-2014, 03:46 PM

Our prayers go out to Rustys family and the Angels will watch over them!!! RIP Rusty
Jerry & Patty

jaythorne · 10-05-2014, 05:42 PM

Rip

rick winchester · 10-05-2014, 06:44 PM

Sad news indeed,damn nice guy and one hell of a racer. I for one will sure miss him. RIP .Rick&Phyllis

HandOverFist · 10-05-2014, 07:11 PM

This is terrible news. Earlier this year Rusty helped us with some Q-jet issues out of the kindness of his heart and I was very grateful for his time. He was in poor health then and still took the time to help...the time spent talking with him in his shop was an insight to a true racer.

Jeff Colvert · 10-05-2014, 09:01 PM

RIP Rusty ole friend, may you find a Cobra Jet super stocker at Heaven's DragWay.

Professor · 10-05-2014, 10:32 PM

What very sad new's. We were looking forward to seeing him at the Indy Open. Will miss his smile, friendly advice and his unique 'gater cart. Drag racing and his family have lost a great guy.
Our condolences
Jane & Bill Foder and family

CaptCobrajet · 10-06-2014, 01:16 AM

RIP..........RP. I spent alot of time at Rusty's house and also at Beech Bend with the whole family in the late '70's when he drove my dad's car. I am sad to hear it, but the only thing I can do is smile when I think about Rusty. I think he hit most of us that way. Truly one of the good guys. Prayers for Cherry, Scott, and Farrah.

Blair Patrick

Travis Miller · 10-06-2014, 09:18 AM

Another of our fellow S/S racers gone too soon. Condolences to Scott and the family.

Rest in peace, Rusty.

10-05-2014, 02:22 PM	#1
Fred Connell Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rusty Perkins R.I.P. With a heavy heart we were told that Rusty Perkins long time Super Stock racer passed away this morning . Rusty had a heart attack last Sunday and fell and hit his head on the concrete floor. Rusty was one of our long time racers from Bowling Green , Ky. This is a terrible tragedy . Please keep Cherry and Scott in your prayers.

10-05-2014, 02:37 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,111 Likes: 1,570 Liked 1,815 Times in 413 Posts	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. Wow, that's terrible news. My condolences to the family. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

10-05-2014, 03:46 PM	#3
Jerry Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 652 Likes: 6,086 Liked 450 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. Our prayers go out to Rustys family and the Angels will watch over them!!! RIP Rusty Jerry & Patty

10-05-2014, 05:42 PM	#4
jaythorne Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45 Likes: 4 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. Rip

10-05-2014, 06:44 PM	#5
rick winchester Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: cincinnati ohio Posts: 209 Likes: 307 Liked 207 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. Sad news indeed,damn nice guy and one hell of a racer. I for one will sure miss him. RIP .Rick&Phyllis __________________ Rick Winchester Stk 3277

10-05-2014, 07:11 PM	#6
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. This is terrible news. Earlier this year Rusty helped us with some Q-jet issues out of the kindness of his heart and I was very grateful for his time. He was in poor health then and still took the time to help...the time spent talking with him in his shop was an insight to a true racer. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

10-05-2014, 09:01 PM	#7
Jeff Colvert Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkadelphia, AR Posts: 289 Likes: 8 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. RIP Rusty ole friend, may you find a Cobra Jet super stocker at Heaven's DragWay. __________________ Jeff Colvert SS/G,F,GT/B 4456

10-05-2014, 10:32 PM	#8
Professor Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: southeast Michigan Posts: 60 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 1 Post	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. What very sad new's. We were looking forward to seeing him at the Indy Open. Will miss his smile, friendly advice and his unique 'gater cart. Drag racing and his family have lost a great guy. Our condolences Jane & Bill Foder and family

10-06-2014, 01:16 AM	#9
CaptCobrajet Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marion County Posts: 44 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. RIP..........RP. I spent alot of time at Rusty's house and also at Beech Bend with the whole family in the late '70's when he drove my dad's car. I am sad to hear it, but the only thing I can do is smile when I think about Rusty. I think he hit most of us that way. Truly one of the good guys. Prayers for Cherry, Scott, and Farrah. Blair Patrick

10-06-2014, 09:18 AM	#10
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Rusty Perkins R.I.P. Another of our fellow S/S racers gone too soon. Condolences to Scott and the family. Rest in peace, Rusty.