Vern Moats has passed away

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I just read on FB that long-time Iowa Alky FC racer Vern Moats has passed away.

http://www.nhra.com/story/2017/1/15/alcohol-funny-car-veteran-moats-passes-away/

 

[vegasnitro]

RIP and condolences to friends and family.

 

[stitcherbob]

sad to hear

 

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[TooTall999]

R.I.P.

 

[Butch]

We had a lot of great times running in the Div3 ProAm Circuit.
RIP my friend

 

[HEMI6point1]

Just saw this, sad to hear. Talked to him a few times at the Gators, one of the nice guys with cool stories to tell.

 

[Rajunz]

Vern Moats was one bad dude in an Alcohol Funny. RIP Vern.

Thanks for posting the pictures Bob.

 

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I believe this is the last pic I got of him running. Tri-State (Earlville, IA) in 2011.

 

[Chili]

Vern was my favorite driver when I was a kid. Great racer and great guy!

RIP Vern, you will be missed.

 

[mick]

r.i.p. mr. moats.....cordova in 70's when i first saw him.

 

[ScojoDak]

Was alway fun to watch when he'd tow to the west coast. R.I.P. sir.

 

[DrRocket]

Saddened to hear the news. RIP.

 

[FABMAN]

Prayers for friends and family.

Great Midwest racer sad we lost him.

Thanks for the great pictures Bob and Brent.

 

[BaldyLochs]

Sorry to hear this. A complete legend, in my book. Thoughts and prayers to his family.