[Pete-R-Bilt]

sad ping from B4ranch...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1763864/posts

[NormsRevenge]

Bobby Hamilton reacts after winning the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005. Hamilton, the longtime NASCAR driver who won the 2001 Talladega 500 and was the 2004 Craftsman Truck Series champion, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2006, of cancer, said Liz Allison, a family friend who co-hosted a radio show with Hamilton.

[WestCoastGal]

http://www.truckseries.com/

Tribute to Bobby Sr. and a welcome to the Heaven 500.

The Heaven 500

The Heaven 500 was just getting started,
an all-star race, for the racing departed.

Heroes of the track, with nerves like steel,
and sitting on the pole was a cat named Neil.

Adam Petty was there, with his beautiful smile,
Kenny Irwin, determined to finish in style.

Lee Petty was glowing, with grandfatherly pride,
with Davey and Clifford, each had a new ride.

Fireball Roberts floated in on a cloud,
while Tony Roper waved to the Heavenly crowd.

Morosso and Nemechek, then Tim Richmond appeared,
Kulwicki strapped in while the racing fans cheered.

The honorary starter, for this Heavenly race,
Ralph Earnhardt was chosen, a tear on his face,
but the red flag flew even before it had begun,
with every eye, wide open, and looking to the SUN.

A last minute entry was the cause of delay,
while the fans were instructed to kneel and pray.

The Heavens turned black, and the clouds turned dark,
the lightning was brilliant, the thunder did bark.

Then out of the rumble, for all there to see,
the clouds formed a number, a black number 3.

The Heavenly fans then erupted with pride
and welcomed this star who had recently died.

On a bolt of lightning, Dale Earnhardt arrived,
as he stood before Jesus, his spirits revived.

Jesus hugged his precious child, then revealed his perfect plan.
"I brought you home to let you know, I'm your biggest fan!"
As Ralph stood proud, the green flag flew,

the crowd went wild, and the tension grew.
And just like Salvation, the admission was free,
as every eye focused, on the black number three.

When the checkered flag dropped, no dry eyes remained,
it was a photo finish, as Jesus explained.

He said, "There are no losers, on this Heavenly track.
This was a welcome home party, for The Man in Black!"

--Author Unknown--

Rest in peace Bobby ~ God Bless.