On Thursday, December 6, 2012, Steve Dielman passed away.

Tommy Olivier, lost his fight with cancer and passed away peacefully at home on October 12. Affectionately known by all as Tommy O, he was a competitive Spec Miata driver, famous for his friendliness and hugs.

Lowell Dean "Bud" Hall of Vallejo, died Tuesday, July 24, of pancreatic cancer.

Roy Storey who raced with SFR in the 1950's, passed on April 17, 2012.

Sadly, George Ott, very long time SCCA and Racing Drivers Club member, passed away on February 8 after a long illness. There will be a gathering of friends at the Ott home on April 7 to celebrate his life.

Long time SFR member Stan Laskin passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.

Don Clar, long time SFR F500 competitor and manufacturer of the NovaKar, passed away at home in his sleep on Monday the 19th of Sept 2011.

It is with great sadness that I pass along the news that Dan Phipps passed away on Saturday October 1 at his home in Santa Rosa, CA. 

Joe Wickham of Manteca, retired FV racer, was injured in a boating accident on 13 July 2011, and died 27 July 2011. 

It is with sadness I write to you to tell you that my mother, Cari Robinson, has received her final checkered flag after a long and courageous fight with Breast Cancer.

David Tooker was born on August 7, 1953 and passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011.

David Schultz who worked on the Emergency crew for many years, passed away June 20, 2011 after a short and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Dec 2, 1936 - April 2, 2011

Bob was an Oakland native who loved life and lived for speed, fun, and family. He was a SCCA member since 1971 and held multiple positions in the club, including President of the Licensing Committee.

Lucky Graham lost his battle with brain cancer on April 18, 2011.

John & Sandy Graham lost their son; Kathy Graham lost her husband; Barbara Graham lost her brother; Jake & Bonnie Graham lost their father, and we all lost a friend.

In January 2011, John Griffiths died unexpectedly. John was the crew chief of T3 #31 of Lynne Griffiths, as well as the assistant to the small bore group at drivers school. 

A memorial celebration of John's life will be held at a later date

Bob Stegall lost his battle with cancer on April 15, 2011, passing away at VacaValley Hospital.

Bob was former chief of Timing and Scoring in SF Region as well as working T & S with multiple SCCA pro groups. He was the original SFR webmaster, and more recently he announced at SCCA events, working until his illness prevented that. 

Don Seike passed away January 24, 2011 at St Mary’s Hospital in San Francisco.

Celebration of Life held May 14, 2011

David W. Draper aka Paddock Dave 

Dave lost his long battle with heart disease on January 10, 2011, at home in Sacramento.  

October 26, 2010: Paul Lamm passed away this morning.  His wife, Karen, tells me that it was quick and peaceful.

With regret, we would like to take this moment to inform everyone of the passing of long time SCCA and Vintage Corvette owner and racer Jim Herlinger.  Jim died on September 21, 2010 at age 70.

Scott Rubin passed away peacefully Monday evening September 27, 2010 due to complications of melanoma.

Our good friend and mentor Roger Eandi has left us, passing away the night of September 1, 2010, in his home in what was described as a peaceful manner.

From Sherri Masterson, NW Region: It is with a very heavy heart that I pass on the news of Jay Bratton's passing Sunday afternoon June 13th.

Mike O'Hanlon died of natural causes while driving his Club Ford during the April 8 test day at Thunderhill.

Bruce Goronsky, Vintage racer and former Vintage Chief slipped away peacefully Monday, March 29th in his loving wife’s arms after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. 

Louise wants everyone to know that she and Bruce appreciated all the love and support over the last few months.  He will be sorely missed but remembered fondly.

John Zanardi, long-time SCCA member and Infineon Worker Trans worker, passed away on November 24, 2009. John was diabetic since childhood and suffered from its many complications for a number of years.

David Scott Burton, M.D. passed away at his home in Atherton on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the age of 71. Dr. Burton was one of the medical crew along with Dr. Lee. 

Ray Woodworth, a volunteer Course Marshal and long-time SCCA member passed away Wednesday night, November 11 at Mercy San Juan in the north area of Sacramento.

Jerri Fletcher was a member of the SFR Communications crew in the 1970's and will be remembered by many of our volunteers.

Adam French, Skip's son let us know that Skip apparently died Wednesday night, September 30 from complications related to diabetes.

Long-time SCCA member and racer Chuck Forge passed away unexpectedly on the evening of August 30.

Sid Colberg passed away on August 24, 2009.  Sid was a member of the Inaugural class of the SFR Hall of Fame in 2006. 

Claudette Haener succumbed to cancer on Sunday, August 9.

Pauline Laskin, long-time Chief of Race Administration and wife of steward Stan Laskin, passed away on August 8, 2009.

C. "Mindy" Allen, wife of Howard "Duckster" Allen of Oregon Region passed away December 19, 2008.

Art Allen, an autocrosser for over 30 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 11.

From Bobby Fisher, July 2011:

Friends - I just had to share this story. I just read “The Meaning of the Red Candle.” I started racing with NoCal SCCA in 1970 and won the Regional B-Sedan championship in 1970-71. In 1972, with our victory in The 12 Hours of Sebring, I turned pro in 2-litre prototypes and we pretty much dominated the World Manufacturers’ Series at Daytona, Watkins Glen, Le Mans, and Sebring after that and for several years. We also were dominant up and down the West Coast. I loved the corner workers – who made it possible for me to succeed – and I think they enjoyed and liked me.

My father, Gordon Hoobler ('Gordy') passed away on May 11, 2008. 

Randy Shupe, SCCA member and driver, passed away May 9 after a long battle with cancer.

A celebration of his life will be held June 1.

{mosimage}  Al Leake, Jr. memorial services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16th, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michaels Church, 13005 Pine St., Boulder Creek, CA.  It will be followed by a reception at Scopazzi Restaurant, also in Boulder Creek.

Darren Michael Moore (Mike)

Our beloved son, grandson, brother and uncle, Mike Moore left us on Sunday, August 5th 2007 at the age of 46.

Peter Grey, a former Solo Champion, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2007, after a battle with cancer. 

John Coyle, member of the San Francisco Region board of directors in the 1960s, passed away at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek on Aug. 29, 2007.

Jack Chisum - SFR Volunteer announcer for road racing events for many, many years passed away quietly in his sleep on August 8, 2007

Werner G. Brandt - Long-time member of the Infineon Worker Trans Crew and retired owner of C & S Motors in San Rafael, died suddenly on July 12, 2007.

Bob Dunsmore - We get news today that Bob Dunsmore passed away Sunday April 15th. . .  Cascade Sports Car Club's club race on June 16-17 at Portland International Raceway has been named the Chicane Challenge XV, dedicated to the memory of Bob Dunsmore.

Judy Kondratieff, SFR driver from the 1960's, passed away in April 2007 at her home in England.