[RICK LAKE]

Dick Smith, A Hero, Legend, Pilot, Race car driver, Father, and Friend. I talked to Dick last week, Heather and Dick where in Ireland looking at a summer house. I don't know what the time differents was but I woke them up. SORRY was I. He called me when they got home, They found a small house and where looking to buy it. The other big thing was He was getting together with FFR and the Smith Brothers and going after the Salt flat record for a small block cobra. Joe B was going to build the motor, a FFR cobra, and some help from friends. The man was a racer. He wanted a record for the salt flats racing. 163mph was the class record. He said it was easy with FFR and Joe's motor. I hope FFR still goes after the record and dedicates it to the Smith. God I will miss his story's. His smile, and the great way he was. The man signed autographs for free and said thanks. I have 2, one in an early magazine and the other at SAAC in VA. last year. I missed getting a ride with him. Was hoping to go to Cali. next year and visit. Dick may be gone but never forgotten. Best privateer cobra driver ever. I feel very lucky to have spent time with him. A great Honor. Heather I am so sorry,Logan too. Rick Lake