My Dad Popped The Chutes For The Last Time Tonight| Grassroots Motorsports forum |

Cooter UberDork
10/13/20 12:46 a.m.

But he drove it right through the traps.

He made it through one of the most dangerous eras of drag racing in one of the most dangerous classes without a scratch. But ultimately it was being forced to slow down that did him in.

Goodbye, "Willy" Knox.

Never lift.

sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
10/13/20 1:12 a.m.

My sincere condolences Cooter.

Thanks for the memories about him you've already shared. Thank you for being here.

I wish I could do more than jab electronic pixels into the ether... to share in the joy of his life; and better support you in your own. Let me know if I can.

pres589 (djronnebaum) PowerDork
10/13/20 3:57 a.m.

It sounds like he had some amazing experiences. Sorry for your loss.

Stampie (FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/20 5:40 a.m.

I'm sorry to hear. I know it's been tough on you lately. Let us know if you need anything.

Professor_Brap (Forum Supporter) UltraDork
10/13/20 5:41 a.m.

Keep the stories alive and he will live on.

dyintorace (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/13/20 5:45 a.m.

Sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you and your family.

wae UltraDork
10/13/20 5:54 a.m.

Sounds like he had a heck of a life and some amazing stories! I'm sorry for your loss.

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/20 5:55 a.m.

His sounds like a life well-lived. So sorry for your loss.

Appleseed MegaDork
10/13/20 6:12 a.m.

Anyone who drove and survived Fuel Altereds is a man among men. That photo of him crossed up and smoking the tires is the coolest, ever.

Toyman01 (Moderately Supportive Dude) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/20 6:12 a.m.

There are no words beyond I'm sorry.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Placemotorsports GRM+ Memberand Reader
10/13/20 6:15 a.m.

Sorry for your loss

Ian F (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
10/13/20 6:22 a.m.

My condolences. He sounds like an amazing man.

84FSP UltraDork
10/13/20 6:50 a.m.

Sorry for your loss, he leaves behind a legacy and a family who will also remember him.

ultraclyde (Forum Supporter) UltimaDork
10/13/20 6:52 a.m.

Condolences, man.

jmc14 Reader
10/13/20 6:54 a.m.

I'm sorry for your loss

Patrick (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/20 6:59 a.m.

I'm sorry for your loss, but happy that you had such a badass for a dad

John Welsh (Moderate Supporter) Mod Squad
10/13/20 7:00 a.m.

Wild cars in a wild time!

Looks like he got the full ride. If he was 25-ish years old in these 1966 magazines then he was 80-ish today.

I'm sorry he is gone but I am also glad he was here!

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/20 7:09 a.m.

I'm sorry you lost your Dad. I'm here if you need to talk.

NickD UltimaDork
10/13/20 7:21 a.m.

My condolences. From what I've seen on here, your dad seemed like he was one badass dude.

lotusseven7 (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
10/13/20 7:35 a.m.

So sorry for your loss. He sounds like a guy who we would all like to be, an adrenaline junkie who loved and lived life! Condolences to you and your family.