Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. - Page 2

RCM426 · 02-14-2016, 07:19 AM

Prayers for the family R I P Radio buddy 73s

Dick Butler · 02-14-2016, 08:36 AM

What a shock. Rich was a tireless worker in his insurance business and from Ricks report very dedicated to his radio projects too. Condolences to the family.
Dick and Linda Butler

Frank Castros · 02-14-2016, 09:42 AM

Very fine man, rest in peace.

impstocker · 02-14-2016, 09:53 AM

Running my Impala stick shift stocker back in 2003-2005 I would talk to him when he was at Maple Grove. Really a great person.

At that time he ran a underdriven 4th gear with a 6:17 gear! Wow I always thought a heads up race with my BBC Impala would have been cool, but he was really a couple of tenths quicker. I think he held the SS/O record many times.

Another sad lost, must be a really cool drag race going on in heavan though.

Will Lamprecht

Jeff Niceswanger · 02-14-2016, 09:58 AM

Another friend and racer gone . Rich was a very good friend of our family . Such good times and conversations we have had .We always called him, "Mr.Feldman.." I will never forget the year he busted our butt first round of the US Nationals . Rich laid down a killer pass, one we would all be proud of, and sent us packing .. But after he beat us , he came over to our pit spot, and said , "Jeff.. I am so sorry to beat you, I am truly sorry . I have tower passes that you can have , is there anything I can do ? I feel so bad" ... This went on for a while ... It is the only time in our racing career that anyone has sincerely apologized for doing what he came to do .... win. He was just truly a really nice, gentle man . No other words can describe him.....
As we drove out of the pits that day, my brother could not just resist....He looked over at me , and said, "Little brother, when you get back to work next week... you can tell all your co -workers, that you drove 9 hours to race over the holiday weekend, and was beaten in the first round of the biggest race of the year, by a little old man driving a full sized,1966, Chevy Impala, with a 283, and a stick shift ....
Rest in Peace old friend ... You will be missed .... John, Amy and Jeff ...

Dave Kommel · 02-14-2016, 10:40 AM

Rich was a wonderful guy and will be truly missed. I always loved chatting with him whenever our paths crossed at the races. RIP my friend!

Ernie Neal · 02-14-2016, 11:48 AM

Sad news indeed, Rich was a great guy, true gentleman. We've had a lot of conversions. Of course most of which pertained to manual transmission discussions. He will be sadly missed.

Ernie Neal

T Ames · 02-14-2016, 12:09 PM

Drag Race Central posted a nice story about Mr. Feldman back in 2009:
http://dragracecentral.com/DRCStory....ilter=Year2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Rich Horn · 02-14-2016, 12:54 PM

Rest In Peace Mr. Feldman

Gary Smith · 02-14-2016, 12:54 PM

I have seen Rich race a few times, never got to meet him. But would hear stories about how much a stand up guy he was, not realizing he had a much bigger heart and made this much an impact on so many lives. What a shame to lose someone like him, that young. But thank the Lord the world was graced by his presence. RIP Mr. Security.

02-14-2016, 07:19 AM	#11
RCM426 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 116 Likes: 66 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. Prayers for the family R I P Radio buddy 73s

02-14-2016, 08:36 AM	#12
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. What a shock. Rich was a tireless worker in his insurance business and from Ricks report very dedicated to his radio projects too. Condolences to the family. Dick and Linda Butler

02-14-2016, 09:42 AM	#13
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,973 Likes: 2,586 Liked 2,723 Times in 960 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. Very fine man, rest in peace.

02-14-2016, 09:53 AM	#14
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. Running my Impala stick shift stocker back in 2003-2005 I would talk to him when he was at Maple Grove. Really a great person. At that time he ran a underdriven 4th gear with a 6:17 gear! Wow I always thought a heads up race with my BBC Impala would have been cool, but he was really a couple of tenths quicker. I think he held the SS/O record many times. Another sad lost, must be a really cool drag race going on in heavan though. Will Lamprecht

02-14-2016, 09:58 AM	#15
Jeff Niceswanger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 894 Likes: 684 Liked 1,031 Times in 368 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. Another friend and racer gone . Rich was a very good friend of our family . Such good times and conversations we have had .We always called him, "Mr.Feldman.." I will never forget the year he busted our butt first round of the US Nationals . Rich laid down a killer pass, one we would all be proud of, and sent us packing .. But after he beat us , he came over to our pit spot, and said , "Jeff.. I am so sorry to beat you, I am truly sorry . I have tower passes that you can have , is there anything I can do ? I feel so bad" ... This went on for a while ... It is the only time in our racing career that anyone has sincerely apologized for doing what he came to do .... win. He was just truly a really nice, gentle man . No other words can describe him..... As we drove out of the pits that day, my brother could not just resist....He looked over at me , and said, "Little brother, when you get back to work next week... you can tell all your co -workers, that you drove 9 hours to race over the holiday weekend, and was beaten in the first round of the biggest race of the year, by a little old man driving a full sized,1966, Chevy Impala, with a 283, and a stick shift .... Rest in Peace old friend ... You will be missed .... John, Amy and Jeff ... __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 SS Last edited by Jeff Niceswanger; 02-14-2016 at 11:10 AM.

02-14-2016, 10:40 AM	#16
Dave Kommel Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 143 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. Rich was a wonderful guy and will be truly missed. I always loved chatting with him whenever our paths crossed at the races. RIP my friend! __________________ Dave Kommel

02-14-2016, 11:48 AM	#17
Ernie Neal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 529 Likes: 169 Liked 326 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. Sad news indeed, Rich was a great guy, true gentleman. We've had a lot of conversions. Of course most of which pertained to manual transmission discussions. He will be sadly missed. Ernie Neal

02-14-2016, 12:09 PM	#18
T Ames Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the Brazos Valley of TX Posts: 114 Likes: 161 Liked 125 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. Drag Race Central posted a nice story about Mr. Feldman back in 2009: http://dragracecentral.com/DRCStory....ilter=Year2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

02-14-2016, 12:54 PM	#19
Rich Horn Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lone Pine, Pa. Posts: 12 Likes: 76 Liked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. Rest In Peace Mr. Feldman Last edited by Rich Horn; 02-14-2016 at 03:15 PM.

02-14-2016, 12:54 PM	#20
Gary Smith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 820 Likes: 9 Liked 132 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Rich Feldman-"Mr. Security"- R.I.P. I have seen Rich race a few times, never got to meet him. But would hear stories about how much a stand up guy he was, not realizing he had a much bigger heart and made this much an impact on so many lives. What a shame to lose someone like him, that young. But thank the Lord the world was graced by his presence. RIP Mr. Security. __________________ Gary Smith "another broke racer spectating"