David Pozzi
05-12-2007, 08:56 AM
http://www.fresnobee.com/273/v-printerfriendly/story/44033.html
I was quite shocked to read that D!ck Smith died in a plane crash last month.
I met him at the Can-Am Reunion at Road America last July. He was a Cobra racer, went 198mph! He was also a former Can-Am series driver and was on the "panel" at RA last year.
He had some free time at the event and since he found out I live not far from his home town of Fresno, he spent some time with us, - took my buddy and I around the track in his rental car, told us stories, and a few tips about driving there. I have to say I was quite impressed with his relaxed manner and kindness. I did see his temper when an official at the gate mis-read our window sticker and didn't want to allow us to enter the paddock! :)
I was looking forward to hanging out with him again at another race and hearing some more stories. I guess I was lucky to have had any time with him at all.
David
I was quite shocked to read that D!ck Smith died in a plane crash last month.
I met him at the Can-Am Reunion at Road America last July. He was a Cobra racer, went 198mph! He was also a former Can-Am series driver and was on the "panel" at RA last year.
He had some free time at the event and since he found out I live not far from his home town of Fresno, he spent some time with us, - took my buddy and I around the track in his rental car, told us stories, and a few tips about driving there. I have to say I was quite impressed with his relaxed manner and kindness. I did see his temper when an official at the gate mis-read our window sticker and didn't want to allow us to enter the paddock! :)
I was looking forward to hanging out with him again at another race and hearing some more stories. I guess I was lucky to have had any time with him at all.
David