Godspeed Alex Denysenko!

Marty Buth · 02-21-2016, 04:10 PM

I always had a great time talking to Alex at the races. My sympathy to Tony and Beth on this loss. I got to talk with Alex at the First "Northern Class Nationals". Thanks to Michael Beard for having Alex as the Grand Marshall of the event. Alex was very happy to be around all of his racing friends at the event. He will be missed!

Adger Smith · 02-21-2016, 05:25 PM

I'm just heart broken. I know Beth and Tony are too. I was lucky to know Alex and call him a friend. My thoughts go back to 1999 when we were racing IHRA and I first met him. There were a lot of late night talk sessions where the idea of the US Class Nationals was born. He was interested in the success of class Racing in the 70's when we ran SS and Modified meets at my tracks. He was convinced Class Racing could be promoted and successful again. I'll never forget the Sat night talks and eat outs at those races when friendships developed.( Lynn Mccarty, Jack Mc Carthy, Joe Jackson & a few others all know) I'm saddened by our loss, but still very happy to have know Alex and I know he was a special guy to most anyone that knew him. My heart goes out to Beth and Tony. I pray for God to give them peace and understanding. RIP my friend Alex.

MR DERBY CITY · 02-21-2016, 08:11 PM

Alex was one of a kind, from the first time I met him we became friends. According to Alex, I raced a chebbie and my engine builder(Woodro Josey) lived in Jawja....Tony , you have a lifetime of memories to hold onto...Cherish them....

Bobby Rashid · 02-21-2016, 08:36 PM

We are very sad to hear this news of Alex.We have known Alex ,Tony and Beth for a long time and truly enjoyed their friendship and passion for drag racing.As Jeff Niceswanger mentioned in his post,we believe Alex is in a better place.May God bless Alex,Beth and Tony. RIP Alex!

Lew Silverman · 02-21-2016, 09:05 PM

My condolences and prayers for the Denysenko Family at this very sad time.

Rest in Peace, Alex.

Carguy49 · 02-21-2016, 09:26 PM

I never got to meet Alex. Only knew him through Class Racer. Totally enjoyed his commentary on many subjects on this forum. I didn't always agree with what he said, but enjoyed his dedication and enthusiasm of class racing. R.I.P Alex and condolences to his family and friends.

Myron Piatek · 02-21-2016, 09:31 PM

My deepest condolences to the Denysenko family. The knowledge and friendship that he and his family shared with many is appreciated, as well as the hospitality extended to me during the original U.S Class Nationals and at the IHRA events I use to travel to up north. A rare individual in the best ways. RIP Alex

John Kissel · 02-21-2016, 10:06 PM

This is truly a sad day. While I never met Alex in person, we talked on the phone and e-mailed , about cars,racing,dogs, and life in general things that helped me out.I will always cherish that I knew him.There is no doubt that he loved Stock/SuperStock racingand his presence will be greatly missed.My condolences to Beth, Tony, and the German Shepard, John Kissel

Don Anderson · 02-21-2016, 11:50 PM

My condolences to Beth & Tony. I truly enjoyed Alex`s friendship and knowledge and support on the build of my M/S 85 Mustang. He was always there for me.
God speed Alex Denysenko ("The Commander")
Sincerely and with Respect,

Don & Kandy Anderson
#5891 M/S L/X Mustang

jim reynolds · 02-21-2016, 11:56 PM

RIP Sir, only had a couple of conversations with you and truly enjoyed talking about the pros and cons of both the HRA's. Will always remember you saying "Man, I hate your tranny broke...wanted a good race between us in the semis. And Prayers to your family, Beth was so kind helping out with our injured Doberman at Dinwiddie! 'Till we meet again Sir... God Speed!!!

02-21-2016, 04:10 PM	#1
Marty Buth Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 467 Likes: 667 Liked 232 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! I always had a great time talking to Alex at the races. My sympathy to Tony and Beth on this loss. I got to talk with Alex at the First "Northern Class Nationals". Thanks to Michael Beard for having Alex as the Grand Marshall of the event. Alex was very happy to be around all of his racing friends at the event. He will be missed! __________________ Marty Buth 3657 STK

02-21-2016, 05:25 PM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! I'm just heart broken. I know Beth and Tony are too. I was lucky to know Alex and call him a friend. My thoughts go back to 1999 when we were racing IHRA and I first met him. There were a lot of late night talk sessions where the idea of the US Class Nationals was born. He was interested in the success of class Racing in the 70's when we ran SS and Modified meets at my tracks. He was convinced Class Racing could be promoted and successful again. I'll never forget the Sat night talks and eat outs at those races when friendships developed.( Lynn Mccarty, Jack Mc Carthy, Joe Jackson & a few others all know) I'm saddened by our loss, but still very happy to have know Alex and I know he was a special guy to most anyone that knew him. My heart goes out to Beth and Tony. I pray for God to give them peace and understanding. RIP my friend Alex. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

02-21-2016, 08:11 PM	#3
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,660 Likes: 1,094 Liked 8,206 Times in 1,536 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! Alex was one of a kind, from the first time I met him we became friends. According to Alex, I raced a chebbie and my engine builder(Woodro Josey) lived in Jawja....Tony , you have a lifetime of memories to hold onto...Cherish them....

02-21-2016, 08:36 PM	#4
Bobby Rashid Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods Posts: 195 Likes: 2 Liked 269 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! We are very sad to hear this news of Alex.We have known Alex ,Tony and Beth for a long time and truly enjoyed their friendship and passion for drag racing.As Jeff Niceswanger mentioned in his post,we believe Alex is in a better place.May God bless Alex,Beth and Tony. RIP Alex!

02-21-2016, 09:26 PM	#6
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,993 Likes: 2,573 Liked 3,015 Times in 721 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! I never got to meet Alex. Only knew him through Class Racer. Totally enjoyed his commentary on many subjects on this forum. I didn't always agree with what he said, but enjoyed his dedication and enthusiasm of class racing. R.I.P Alex and condolences to his family and friends. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

02-21-2016, 09:05 PM	#5
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! My condolences and prayers for the Denysenko Family at this very sad time. Rest in Peace, Alex. __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

02-21-2016, 09:31 PM	#7
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! My deepest condolences to the Denysenko family. The knowledge and friendship that he and his family shared with many is appreciated, as well as the hospitality extended to me during the original U.S Class Nationals and at the IHRA events I use to travel to up north. A rare individual in the best ways. RIP Alex __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

02-21-2016, 10:06 PM	#8
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 766 Liked 230 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! This is truly a sad day. While I never met Alex in person, we talked on the phone and e-mailed , about cars,racing,dogs, and life in general things that helped me out.I will always cherish that I knew him.There is no doubt that he loved Stock/SuperStock racingand his presence will be greatly missed.My condolences to Beth, Tony, and the German Shepard, John Kissel

02-21-2016, 11:50 PM	#9
Don Anderson Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Duluth, Mn. Posts: 156 Likes: 2,804 Liked 25 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! My condolences to Beth & Tony. I truly enjoyed Alex`s friendship and knowledge and support on the build of my M/S 85 Mustang. He was always there for me. God speed Alex Denysenko ("The Commander") Sincerely and with Respect, Don & Kandy Anderson #5891 M/S L/X Mustang

02-21-2016, 11:56 PM	#10
jim reynolds Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 129 Likes: 222 Liked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Godspeed Alex Denysenko! RIP Sir, only had a couple of conversations with you and truly enjoyed talking about the pros and cons of both the HRA's. Will always remember you saying "Man, I hate your tranny broke...wanted a good race between us in the semis. And Prayers to your family, Beth was so kind helping out with our injured Doberman at Dinwiddie! 'Till we meet again Sir... God Speed!!!