Results 1 to 4 of 4
Thread: R.I.P. Greg Weld
-
08-05-2008, 06:45 PM #1
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Posts
- 23,773
Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
R.I.P. Greg Weld
Greg Weld, Kansas City, MO
1944 - 2008
Kansas City, MO - Greg Weld passed away after an extended illness August 4, 2008.
Weld, 64, was an accomplished racer and entrepreneur.
After a stellar driving career in Open Wheel Racing, Weld was formally inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1998.
Weld’s accomplishments included winning the 1963 Knoxville Nationals, earning the 1967 USAC Sprint Car Point Championship, and being the fastest Rookie Qualifier at the 1970 Indianapolis 500.
While competing nationally as a driver, Weld took winnings earned and founded nationally known Weld Racing Wheels in 1967, in addition to founding Greg Weld Design and Greg Weld Competition Wheels.
Survivors include his wife Deb, former wife Marilyn Brockman-Weld, sons Taylor and Brock, and daughter Christian Weld-Brown.
He also leaves behind sisters Deloris, Wesley, and Marilyn Burrasco, and brother Ricky. Weld is also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Weld was predeceased by father Taylor “Pappy” Weld and brothers Kenny and Jerry.
Funeral arrangements are at the convenience of the family.
-
08-05-2008, 06:47 PM #2
- Join Date
- Nov 1999
- Location
- over here...
- Age
- 45
- Posts
- 25,709
[]D [] []V[] []D- 1999 trans am
http://www.gregweld.com/
for more info... i never heard of the guy... it always sucks to find out about them this way... =(
-
08-05-2008, 06:48 PM #3
- Join Date
- Sep 2007
- Location
- Philly+Glenmoore, Pa
- Age
- 35
- Posts
- 4,703
Pewter Metallic- 2002 Trans Am WS6 M6 D1SC
RIP. Sounds like he was an awesome guy.
-
08-05-2008, 07:07 PM #4
Never heard of him, sounds like a cool dude for sure.
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Greg Giraldo dead at 44
By OreoLt1 in forum Almost Anything GoesReplies: 17Last Post: 10-01-2010, 07:59 AM -
greg weld front skinnys
By zmg00camaross in forum Parts Wanted / TradeReplies: 1Last Post: 09-09-2009, 09:26 PM -
wtb front wheels prostars or greg weld dragstars
By 98ss in forum Parts Wanted / TradeReplies: 0Last Post: 08-13-2009, 03:55 PM -
greg weld wheels
By zmg00camaross in forum Wheels and TiresReplies: 9Last Post: 07-18-2009, 06:42 PM -
Greg Maddux out of San Diego
By Danger731 in forum Almost Anything GoesReplies: 2Last Post: 08-18-2008, 07:31 PM
Bookmarks