Frank Manley

[rickb99]

Probably none of you have ever heard of him. But, SCCA and all of us lost a terrific elderly gentleman and one of the clubs oldest (and longest) members last night.

Frank Manley, 91 years old and an ACTIVE member of SCCA, was an SCCA (FIA) race car driver for over 50 years with many, many marvelous racing stories to tell in the paddock from races around the world including, a shoulder rub for a while with the mighty Enzo.

After his not so brief (sic) stint as a driver he became a fine race steward here in the northwest and in the more recent years, he and his wife were 'driver services' at SCCA and SOVREN races. Even when it came time for a walker, there was Frank moving from the fence getting timing sheets (not setting any lap records) and taking care of business. He and his wife, Joan will be sorely missed on race weekends here in Seattle. He was a 'landmark' image to all of us.

Way back in 1950, Frank was a member of the "Wichita Sports Car Club" which later became the Wichita Region of the SCCA. Last November, Frank and Joan moved back to Kansas to be near family. He made it back to where it all began before it came to an end

The "Frank & Joan Manley Enthusiasts Award" is given each year to a Nortjhwest Reagion SCCA member..... who exhibits qualities of enthusiasm and willingness to be involved in Region activities....

[Bob Posner]

Won't be the same at the Seattle races without Frank - truly an extraordinary gent with stories to match. In 30 years I can't recall a local race weekend without Frank and Joan being an integral part of the operation. Bon voyage to Frank,hopefully at the wheel of his beloved Fiat -Abarth double bubble coupe.... Bob Posner

[KelleyHux]

We met Frank and Joan at many of the SCCA National Conventions. It was a joy to visit with them and hear some of their stories.

We will keep their families in our hearts and prayers as they go through these next difficult days. Thanks for letting us know.

Kelley & Will Huxtable
"PLAY SAFE"
I'm DMVR; he's Wichita.

[rickb99]

A memorial page to Frank. Learn a little more about him.

http://stei-23807.tributes.com/show/...anley-90631274

[J Leonard]

Frank was also a Honda factory race driver and was a consultant/ test driver to Honda untill just a couple years ago. When he retired from Boeing he was one of their longest serving employes or very close to it. I always wanted his honda pit scooter that was one that folded up and went into the back of the Honda city car. In the male dominated Honda race team (1960's Japan) when Frank showed up with Joan Honda didn't know what to do with her. Joan was so good at timing and scoring they decided they couldn't get rid of her. Frank was genuine special person and will be missed.