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July 30, 2008 at
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July 30, 2008 at
01:32:10 AM by jackhole22
The man who FIRST ever brought 410 racing to Osky raceway is in the hospital.
Back in 1982 a broke and poor man borrowed money against himself and lost having regular seasons. He had 410 races on Friday nights.
DINGUS DON " TAC" DYE had his second heart attack last night.
My father, the man who made me believe in this sport flat lined 3 times dead on the way to Mercy Hospital in Des Monies.
He is alive....and knowing his last heart attack in July of 2002.... He will be in the stands for Knoxville In 2008 he had a heart attack the Saturday before Nationals and then made evernight.
I'd have to say sitting here in the Holiday Inn Mercy Center the Funny moment I love my dad for is the night he Walk down from the Grand Stands, as a patron, and handed Ralph Blacket $100 for winning a race over Wolfgang on the last lap.
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A healthy diet of dirt in my nachos and beer.
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July 30, 2008 at
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I love this sport as much as every one on this board. If he would have died I can't say how much Sprint Car racing would be my comfort and my life.
See you all at Nationals.
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A healthy diet of dirt in my nachos and beer.
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July 30, 2008 at
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All the best brother.
"The Outlaws have people out here that don’t know
anything about racing. I don’t understand how they
come up with some of the calls they do. It makes me
think that they just might be that stupid. It’s
scary." -Steve Kinser
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July 30, 2008 at
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Sorry to hear about your dad - hope he makes a full recovery. Best wishes from Ohio!
Former Owner/President of FAST and Black Swamp Media
Group. Currently just another fan in the stands.
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July 30, 2008 at
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Sorry, I posted that last night after making a trip to the Hotel bar for a few hours.
Well, the first thing I said to him as I entered the Hospital room was, "Hey, wake up, i need you to sell me your ticket for Nationals." To his response was, " F*** no, I'm going!! I'll be out of here before then, I'm going."
So, if anyone happens by Section I Row 40 seat 1...Bring a salad.
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A healthy diet of dirt in my nachos and beer.
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July 30, 2008 at
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 I LOVE this sport and the people that ARE racing.
Is there anything your Dad would like from Ohio? We will be there and we will be sure to look him up!
t-warrior
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July 30, 2008 at
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Good to hear he's gonna be ok. Bus trips wouldn't be the same without Tac!
Savage
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