Bob Bartel, founder of Cordova, has passed away (1 Viewer)

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Bob Bartel, the man that founded Cordova and made the World Series of Drag Racing a lasting event passed away yesterday. Definitely a pioneer of the sport who influenced a multitude of racers and people over the decades.

No obituary yet but I'll post a link when there is.

 

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RIP Bob

 

[scooter]

Sad news. RIP Bob! Thanks for all of the memories!

 

[mick]

really great article on bob and his achievements.
http://competitionplus.com/drag-racing/news/quad-cities-drag-racing-legend-bob-bartel-passes

 

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'He changed the face of auto racing in the Quad-Cities': Cordova icon Bartel dies at 96
http://qctimes.com/sports/motor-spo...cle_ee5ddef0-7281-5460-89be-b9c751898a1e.html