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RIP Don Schumacher

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

If memory service me, wasn't he an early contributor to the board?
 
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AA/FC It's 1973 and for sure this is a staged photo shoot at Irwindale. But what a
fantastic photo, with Don in the seat, the car is running, a hanging Christmas tree
and a full moon overhead. Thanks for the memories!

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R.I.P. Mr. Schumacher. who knew when he and tony emerged in late 90's to campaign the exide TF'r, the impact
he would have on drag racing and the motorsports community. a true leader and innovator of our times.
 
RIP Don Schumacher. There are few, if any, others who have contributed so much to our sport and assured its longevity. Although not actively racing for a couple of years, "The Don" remained involved in the sport behind the scenes. He gave many of today's great drivers - active and retired - a chance to do what they do, and helped shape them into the racers they are. When full ride sponsorships became rare he funded teams out of his own pocket. Not many will do that! A genuine loss to the sport who will be missed. Godspeed!
 
RIP Don. You single handedly brough professional drag racing to higher level. Much higher.

Fox News has a nice write up on him on their website:

www.foxnews.com

Racing legend Don Schumacher dead at 79

Don Schumacher, a legend in NHRA and motorsports in general, died on Wednesday after a battle with lung cancer. He was 79.
www.foxnews.com www.foxnews.com
 
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RIP to “The Don”. He will be missed.

I hope everyone in his circle finds comfort and peace this holiday season.
 
Don put together an amazing group of people, with the absolute very best equipment and drivers. His impact on the sport cannot be overstated.
He autographed this picture for me last year at the Phoenix race.
I shot the picture at the 1972 National Challenge in Tulsa.
RIP Don.
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Don was an incredible figurehead in our sport. In my opinion, right up there with likes of a Sir Frank Williams, Junior Johnson, Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Carl Haas, Chip Ganassi and The Captain Roger Penske.

He touched a lot of people, including we here at Zizzo Racing. He will be missed. RIP.
 
A giant of the sport.
While 79 (from my perspective at 78) seems young - He led a full life and leaves a legacy.
'Gonna miss his infrequent posting here.
Jim
 
Arguably one of of the most important people in the sport of all time, contributed so much to so many
RIP
 
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Arguably one of of the most important people in the sport of all time, contributed so much to so many
RIP
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Had the pleasure to race against him back in the seventies, OCIR Manufactures Meet around 1973-74.
One of his crew guys Jack Wimer from back then use to live by me and we would relive the old days. Great Racer and innovator.
 

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