Sportsfans,
The legend turns 80 On October 25th. (Being a scorpio explains a lot. ) But let that 80 number soak in for a minute, then realize that just a few days ago he was racing in the FRP Series at Pitt Race... Then grasp the fact that he has already sent out emails detailing the adjustments he plans to make to the car for 2023! 80 for him is just a number.
Yeah, yeah... everybody knows he has 7 national championships in multiple open wheel classes, and has won the June Sprints who knows how many times. But, tonight lets focus on his continued contribution to the sport, and especially on this forum. Over 20 years ago when this was F2000.com Dave was already on board readily helping any competitor with a problem. He has always been ready and willing to offer solutions to any one posting a problem that needed solving. Before F2000.com, and folks like Dave, if you were a newbie trying to get any info to help you get into the sport it was almost impossible.
The obvious example for me was back in 2003 when I was trying to win the SARRC Championship. It seemed like daily Dave was emailing suggestions to me as we tried to develop the car. I believe his suggestion of tire choice was the winning ingredient. It still seems hard to believe that the guy i was watching win Runoffs at Road Atlanta when i was dreaming of getting into the sport, would actually take time to answer my crazy questions. Turns out he has been willing to help everyone that asked.
Second important example: in 2005, early in the season Dave told me it was important to get myself a HANS device. Most of you know the rest of the story, because I'm still here posting stuff.
There is a reason that he, and most importantly his constant support person, and love of his life, Sherrie, are in the SCCA Hall of Fame. They have not only been active in the sport for like 60 years but also constant cheerleaders and supporters for that whole time. Together they make up one of the great racing teams in the history of the sport.
Its an honor to call Sherrie and Dave dear friends.
Happy Birthday Dave!