Posted by #27 ENDURO on November 14, 1999 at 21:47:44:
In Reply to: Re: The following request was made to Sunshine Speedway! Show your support Here and on other message boards! posted by Jeff Haven and family, Enduro #98 on November 14, 1999 at 17:43:15:
: While I have only been racing at Sunshine for a year, and did not know Wild Bill personally, he was always good for a friendly hello. We have all lost a good friend and member of our racing family. I agree that Bill would not want us to cancel the final night. I think it would be a chance for us all to come together and pay our respects on the racetrack. I pledge any winnings from Saturday to the fund being set up for Bill's family.
: I have another more personal reason for wanting to race Saturday night. My daughter witnessed the accident, and got a too-close realization of just how dangerous our sport is. Wild Bill has always been her favorite figure-8 driver. I think she will have an easier time dealing with her emotions if she can get right back to seeing safe racing.
: Whatever is decided, all of us wish to express our deepest sympathies to Bill's family, and we're here to help in any way we can.
: Jeff, Patricia, and Raeanna Haven
: Enduro #98
We agree, racing on the 20th would have been what Bill would want. Maybe if everyone agreed, we could all donate each races payouts to his family?
We are also concerned that having last week be the end of the season and having the horrible accident be the last thing most of us see is going leave many of us with nightmares all winter. We do not want to race out of disrespect but rather compassion and honor.
If there is anything we can do to help ease the pain of his family please let us know.
Harold and Jackie Ashley #27 Enduro