Dick Smith Killed in Plane crash

[Don McCain]

I can't express the emotions i am feeling right now, but they hurt. Dick and i go back 43 years and i always looked forward to our meetings at the various Shelby events. The man was one of the nicest people i have ever met in my 69 years on this earth and a roll model par excellence. The one thing i shall always remember is the day i sold him what is known as #198 and the shirts i have with that number will be stored in my archives. I am sorry for those of you who didn't have the opportunity to know Dick and his great smile. He will be with me and all those he touched forever. Rest well my friend............

[Power Surge]

Wow. Just, wow.

Dick was one of the people I really wanted to meet in the future in the Cobra world. This is very sad news indeed. My condolences to the Smith family.

[Igofastr]

Originally Posted by Power Surge

Wow. Just, wow.

Dick was one of the people I really wanted to meet in the future in the Cobra world. This is very sad news indeed. My condolences to the Smith family.

Ditto here. Sad and disappointed.

[billyboy]

I am new to the Cobra family, but the Smith name and Factory 5 are legendary. May the Lord bless him and his family.
Bill

[JRoss]

My condolences to the Smith family.

Every year at the Tulsa meet Dick made it a point to come over to "Texas Corner" and have a drink with us, of course there was always a story or two to go along with the drink.

I was lucky enough to get a pic with him last year.



John

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by billyboy

I am new to the Cobra family, but the Smith name and Factory 5 are legendary. May the Lord bless him and his family.
Bill

Just to clarify, Billy.

Dick Smith was the owner of CSX3035, since the 60's. He was legendary for being clocked at 198 mph at Daytona...hence his car #198.

Dave Smith is founder of FFR...no relation. However, Dick Smith had become a great friend and supporter of the boys at FFR.