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Bob Bender · 11-13-2013, 06:54 PM

Very sad to hear this. RIP J.G.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 11-13-2013, 07:20 PM

Very sad to hear this...always looked forward to talking to him at the races over the years.. God bless the Wilson family

The Johnson Family...

Jim Kelley · 11-13-2013, 07:28 PM

Condolences to Mr. Wilson's family, I met Mr. Wilson last year while pitting next to him at Darlington at a Division II IRHA race. Mr. Wilson was one of the nicest guys I have met while racing he will be missed. My prayers are with his family Jim Kelley

Mike Walter · 11-13-2013, 08:09 PM

Always enjoyed J.G. when racing in D-2. Had some laughs with him and Jimmy Spell at Charlotte this fall. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. RIP.

11-13-2013, 08:32 PM

Very sad news....D2 has really lost some great people this year. Condolences to his family.

I think I will remember most This past fall race at Charlotte.. I was helping with Roy Hill's 3 car team. Both Roy & his crew chief/driver were pulled for the "random testing". Crew chief got it over and done with...Roy was gone for what seemed like for hours. I run the golf cart over on the other side to check on Uncle Roy. The door of the testing RV flings open & I hear Roy yell "we need some help in here...we can't piss" I peek my head in the door and Roy & Mr. Wilson are sitting side by side on the couches....same posture...same physique...same look on their faces.. Anyone know that Flock of Seagulls song? Yeah I ran, I ran so far away!!!

Smitty · 11-13-2013, 08:34 PM

Jimmy Spell called me today and broke the news and asked me to post something on his behalf; very sad to hear this. I remember the first time I met JG, it was at an IHRA points meet back in 2001 I think at Kinston. Real nice guy who had a great running car. I remember the year won the Gators and I think a couple other divisional races as well. JG was an old school racer, Jimmy said his wife (JG's) sad he was reminiscing last night of this past race season and how he was looking forward to the 2014 season. Let's remember the good times about JG and lift his family up in prayer. Godspeed friend!

Smitty/Jimmy Spell

Brandon Peterson · 11-13-2013, 09:13 PM

its hard to believe its true, RIP JG, i will sure miss talking to you at the races

Tracy Robbins · 11-13-2013, 10:36 PM

This is quite a shock. James was always a very tough competitor but a nice person to talk to. I remember racing him years ago when he ran his white big block camaro in IHRA. We were supposed to race first round at the Charlotte spring race this year and neither of us could make the first round call. I'm glad he had the opportunity to enjoy his division 2 championship before his passing. RIP my friend.

Mickey Whaley · 11-14-2013, 09:51 AM

big smile will be missed prayers to the family

Jim Carter · 11-14-2013, 10:10 AM

I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Wilson, but it is obvious he was well liked and highly regarded. I am sorry I never had the pleasure. RIP Mr. Wilson.

11-13-2013, 06:54 PM	#11
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,734 Likes: 1,599 Liked 460 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Rip Very sad to hear this. RIP J.G. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

11-13-2013, 07:20 PM	#12
Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 963 Likes: 341 Liked 161 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Rip Very sad to hear this...always looked forward to talking to him at the races over the years.. God bless the Wilson family The Johnson Family... __________________ Stephen Johnson #2162 Horace Johnson #2167 SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

11-13-2013, 07:28 PM	#13
Jim Kelley Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rip Condolences to Mr. Wilson's family, I met Mr. Wilson last year while pitting next to him at Darlington at a Division II IRHA race. Mr. Wilson was one of the nicest guys I have met while racing he will be missed. My prayers are with his family Jim Kelley

11-13-2013, 08:09 PM	#14
Mike Walter Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 12 Liked 46 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Rip Always enjoyed J.G. when racing in D-2. Had some laughs with him and Jimmy Spell at Charlotte this fall. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. RIP.

11-13-2013, 08:32 PM	#15
winstonindy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rip Very sad news....D2 has really lost some great people this year. Condolences to his family. I think I will remember most This past fall race at Charlotte.. I was helping with Roy Hill's 3 car team. Both Roy & his crew chief/driver were pulled for the "random testing". Crew chief got it over and done with...Roy was gone for what seemed like for hours. I run the golf cart over on the other side to check on Uncle Roy. The door of the testing RV flings open & I hear Roy yell "we need some help in here...we can't piss" I peek my head in the door and Roy & Mr. Wilson are sitting side by side on the couches....same posture...same physique...same look on their faces.. Anyone know that Flock of Seagulls song? Yeah I ran, I ran so far away!!!

11-13-2013, 08:34 PM	#16
Smitty Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gibsonton, FL Posts: 267 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rip Jimmy Spell called me today and broke the news and asked me to post something on his behalf; very sad to hear this. I remember the first time I met JG, it was at an IHRA points meet back in 2001 I think at Kinston. Real nice guy who had a great running car. I remember the year won the Gators and I think a couple other divisional races as well. JG was an old school racer, Jimmy said his wife (JG's) sad he was reminiscing last night of this past race season and how he was looking forward to the 2014 season. Let's remember the good times about JG and lift his family up in prayer. Godspeed friend! Smitty/Jimmy Spell

11-13-2013, 09:13 PM	#17
Brandon Peterson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 436 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rip its hard to believe its true, RIP JG, i will sure miss talking to you at the races

11-13-2013, 10:36 PM	#18
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Rip This is quite a shock. James was always a very tough competitor but a nice person to talk to. I remember racing him years ago when he ran his white big block camaro in IHRA. We were supposed to race first round at the Charlotte spring race this year and neither of us could make the first round call. I'm glad he had the opportunity to enjoy his division 2 championship before his passing. RIP my friend. __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766

11-14-2013, 09:51 AM	#19
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Rip big smile will be missed prayers to the family

11-14-2013, 10:10 AM	#20
Jim Carter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 190 Likes: 10 Liked 19 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Rip I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Wilson, but it is obvious he was well liked and highly regarded. I am sorry I never had the pleasure. RIP Mr. Wilson.