Because many more than the racing crowd will recognize this:

[DrEntropy]

I knew this man, I would be there if possible but it's not. Bob was the real deal, a gentleman and a friend. Any who can, please attend. You will meet many who are fellow enthusiasts of motorsport. And many who would wish this were not so. Not this soon.

 

[aeronca65t]

Sorry to hear this.

There's a fairly funny and cheerful obit for him ~HERE~

Obviously a life well-lived. That's all any of us can hope for.

 

[DrEntropy]

Thanks for the link, Nial. Certainly an accurate account of Bob's nature. When Mitsy and I were headed for Florida, he and Paulette (and the rest of the crew) gave us a BonVoyage party. Still have the gag beach toys (bucket & shovel) we were given. Fond memories of those days.

...funny, I thought there were more than eight of us when he came in, but a mental nose count confirms it.