Did you know him?

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.