RIP Don Schumacher

[Cliff]

Would be cool if a grandstand at one of the tracks would be named for Don.

 

[Ted]

Would be cool if a grandstand at one of the tracks would be named for Don.

Agreed, and almost certainly to happen.

 

[Ted]

Wow! I had no idea he was sick again. RIP Don.

If memory service me, wasn't he an early contributor to the board?

He splashed around in here quite a bit for a guy of his stature.
He also promised no more diving after a blatant one in Seattle back in 2004.
Those two things made me a big DSR fan.
RIP and prayers for the family.

 

[Jeff]

I was so sad when I saw this today.
What a racer, innovator, business man, and most of all, a gentleman.
Never knew him, Definitely saw him race,
This news really hurts.
Condolences and prayers to Tony, family, friends and employees.

 

[Greasemunk]

Wow, this is a shock. I remeber Don coming onto these boards in the early days. A super successful guy who just loved racing.

He changed the sport in so many ways, and his contribution cannot be overstated - both from a competition perspective and from the human side. 19 Championships in 25 years and over 300 Wally's - that is simply incredible.

RIP Don.

 

[65 Goatboy]

Incredible man in Nhra. On par with Jack Rousch, Rick Hendrick and Richard Childress. If only we could live the life he lived. RIP Don.

 

[sammi]

I always thought he would have been an outstanding NHRA board member. I saw him and Stardust at OCIR in the late 60's. Damn that car ran hard. Godspeed Don.

 

[BamBam2140]

R.I.P Don, Thank you for all you did for the sport of NHRA Drag Racing, Enjoy the fishing up there with the Big Guy

 

[Litefoot]

R.I.P Don, Thank you for all you did for the sport of NHRA Drag Racing, Enjoy the fishing up there with the Big Guy

Rest in peace, your legacy will never dim.