Did you know him?
Being a race fan, that is the question that I was asked this week.
No, I did not.
I had never personally talked to Lee.
However, as a race fan I had watched him race many times.
And win.
I had read about a lot of his races.
I knew he raced in Columbus, Toledo, Dixie, etc and read the race reports.
I listened to his radio interviews.
I knew he started his own chassis company, Perfect Circle.
I knew he was a talented painter and airbrushed helmets.
Just because I didn't KNOW him, it doesn't make his passing any easier.
As a race fan your not "close" to these drivers.
You generally don't have a "personal" relationship with them.
You sit in the stands, enjoy the competition and marvel at their talent.
You may NEVER talk to a driver yet you know who they are.
They have entertained you.
They have raced for you.
And it's still tough when you lose one.
I will attend the Lee Anderson Memorial Race.
I will buy the t-shirts and decals benefiting his daughter.
And I'll pray for his family.
Godspeed Lee.
