R.I.P. Richard Godley

Craig Porter · 12-04-2021, 08:08 AM

Got word yesterday that Richard passed away.Hateful cancer took away another great person from us. He built transmissions for many and helped me and many others for years. His work helped win championships in many categories throughout all the racing organizations. Will be missed by all. Prayers to the family. Craig

John DiBartolomeo · 12-04-2021, 08:57 AM

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.

John DiBartolomeo · 12-04-2021, 09:50 AM

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.

BG56 · 12-04-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by John DiBartolomeo

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.

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

Craig Porter · 12-04-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BG56

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

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.

Adger Smith · 12-04-2021, 09:21 PM

RIP
Years ago I bought some special Trans pieces from him. Nice guy.. Always sad to see good guy leave....

12-04-2021, 08:08 AM	#1
Craig Porter Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 45 Likes: 0 Liked 97 Times in 25 Posts	R.I.P. Richard Godley Got word yesterday that Richard passed away.Hateful cancer took away another great person from us. He built transmissions for many and helped me and many others for years. His work helped win championships in many categories throughout all the racing organizations. Will be missed by all. Prayers to the family. Craig

12-04-2021, 08:57 AM	#2
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,282 Times in 159 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Richard Godley 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. __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com

12-04-2021, 09:50 AM	#3
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,282 Times in 159 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Richard Godley 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. Attached Thumbnails __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com

12-04-2021, 09:21 PM	#6
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: R.I.P. Richard Godley RIP Years ago I bought some special Trans pieces from him. Nice guy.. Always sad to see good guy leave.... __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)