Lost another one..... Lawrence from Talladega Gran Prix

I hate to post stuff like this. Lawrence Hazel from Talladega Gran Prix passed away yesterday. Info from the track's facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/TalladegaGP/

He was a great guy who always had a smile on his face. RIP

Any other source than fb?

nutherjrfan wrote: Any other source than fb?

I found this link: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyhome/obituary.aspx?pid=186011929

Don't know how accurate it is.

I don't know how accurate this story is either but I was once told that Talladega Gran Prix Raceway was created as a means to keep the builder's spawn out of jail and/or the morgue. Seems he/they loved to race motorcycles on the twisty roads that wander through the adjacent national forest. It was decided to construct a racetrack to accommodate the need-for-speed. I guess if one has a deep love for one's kids, deep pockets and some vacant farmland in rural Alabama, a racetrack may seem like a pretty good idea. It turned out it was good enough to host semi-pro motorcycle events, a whole lot of kart races, SCCA solo events and (maybe) an SCCA regional race or two. It may be rather primitive but it sure is fun to drive.

In reply to oldsaw: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyhome/obituary.aspx?pid=186011929

Thanks I stay away from fb since early in the year. and a link to the track. http://talladegagp.com