January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. - Page 3 - Focaljet

**Egz** · 01-09-2007, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysvtftoy

Wasn't there a group picture taken of your motley crew in the pits at one of these event? I thought it was an end of season Enduro. As I recall, Gary could not drive due to his back problems, so some of you other guys drove his car. I'm thinking Hal took that picture too. I was hunting for it, but could not find it. If one of you know what I'm talking about, could you post it? No cars, but a nice group shot of the right coast racing mafia.

Ask, and you shall receive.

Pictured (left to right): seanmc's Dad, Gary, Egz, bri, thetable, seanmc.
Picture taken by Hal. In fact, almost all of our pictures and video are by Hal. Thanks Hal.

**Croc_Tease!** · 01-09-2007, 10:58 PM

RIP

**bri** · 01-11-2007, 10:48 AM

The Drive Up to the Glen

Getting Ready to head out on Track for Practice.

Gary chasing the other Gary in his Mustang II

**DanamaxSVT** · 01-11-2007, 05:48 PM

RIP

**John B** · 01-15-2007, 02:21 PM

Since it's still January and I am still reminded of Gary, here's a tribute:

I raise a glass
in honor of your name.
For those that knew you,
are not ashamed.

**pitchblackzx3** · 01-15-2007, 06:00 PM

Didnt know Gary, but the name is known to me....RIP.

Not a Focus, but still racing

**JimmySolo2** · 01-15-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egz

That's me instucting Egz... I think he told everyone that I sucked.

**JimmySolo2** · 01-15-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisrupTer911

Sean, Bri, Joe, Hal, does anyone know what's going to happen to Squirt? I'd love if we could try and keep his racing team alive with his name if it's not already being planned out to keep Gary's memory with everyone.

I think that is fabulous idea. I would donate whatever time and money I could to that. Does anyone know if his family is trying to sell the car to cover expenses?

**Egz** · 01-16-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmySolo2

That's me instucting Egz... I think he told everyone that I sucked.

No no, I said I sucked.

**y2kepdo** · 01-17-2007, 08:29 PM

RIP- didnt know you but i feel a lose form a team.

**slidemaster** · 01-23-2007, 04:15 PM

Really he was lots of what many are here. Good intentions and real.

Thanks Gary

**DaveSVT03** · 01-23-2007, 08:17 PM

I am ashamed that I did not know about Gary's passing until today. I am deeply saddened by this news and wish I could express my gratitude to the man for all he gave me in the time I knew him.

Gary was my first instructor at VIR in 2004. His enthusiasm, generosity and energy has never been matched (and I know it never will). His ability to share his knowledge and passion was truly a gift. I joked with Gary many times about the fact that he was responsible for my addiction. I had him as an instructor several more times and watched him share his passion with other new students at other events.

I learned this news as I was preparing to plan out this year and make sure I made it to at least one event to where Gary would be.

To those that knew him so well and those I met because of him (Joe, Dave, Bri, et al), my deepest sympathies.

Gary you will truly be missed - I hope they have an amazing road course up there.

I found this picture and decided it was a fitting tribute. I worked several laps at VIR full to pass this Cobra (just imagine how much I had to work to make up all the distance on the straights). I guess the corner workers couldn't believe I'd earned the pass because they waved the pass flag at ME at the next corner station.

This thrilling session would never have happened if Gary had not been a part of my life.... Thanks Ole Crazy Man.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3...R/DSC_4570.jpg

**Focci01** · 01-25-2007, 06:52 PM

Congrats...... RIP Gary

**p_townZX3** · 01-28-2007, 11:21 AM

RIP

**GtnMaZumOn** · 01-30-2007, 10:57 PM

Wow, how did I not see this thread until today?

Rest In Peace, Comrade.

**SVTF04CHS** · 01-30-2007, 11:43 PM

RIP, i met gary once along with Davesvt03 at VIR at a SVTOA track event and seeing his focus is what made me want to get one as well.

**STANG302** · 01-31-2007, 10:26 AM

RIP GaryK

**Phacade** · 01-31-2007, 06:30 PM

A few of myself and Attila on the track.

**focusben** · 02-08-2007, 06:42 PM

I hope you're sent well, Gary.

**the_Scholar** · 02-08-2007, 08:42 PM

RIP Gary. Thanks for all of your input here on FJ.

01-09-2007, 10:58 PM	#52
Croc_Tease! Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Culver City, CA Posts: 3,679	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. RIP __________________ EVIL ZX3 Buy my Bilstien PSS9. Buy my Receiver.

01-11-2007, 10:48 AM	#53
bri Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,182	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. The Drive Up to the Glen Getting Ready to head out on Track for Practice. Gary chasing the other Gary in his Mustang II __________________ Viva La Squirt We’ll miss you Old Man

01-11-2007, 05:48 PM	#54
DanamaxSVT Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,571	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. RIP __________________ Silver supercharged SVT Focus and no self discipline... ...that's a huge problem. www.focuschallenge.com #693 Last edited by DanamaxSVT : 01-11-2007 at 06:00 PM.

01-15-2007, 02:21 PM	#55
John B RapMaster ConeBlaster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Sumter, SC, USA Posts: 2,021	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. Since it's still January and I am still reminded of Gary, here's a tribute: I raise a glass in honor of your name. For those that knew you, are not ashamed. __________________ Clickies: MySpace / CarDomain / SCR-SCCA / ProFlaggers 2005-2008 SCR-SCCA STS Champion National F&C

01-15-2007, 06:00 PM	#56
pitchblackzx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Peabody,MA Posts: 5,058	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. Didnt know Gary, but the name is known to me....RIP. Not a Focus, but still racing __________________ *2001 Lincoln LS*

01-17-2007, 08:29 PM	#60
y2kepdo TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 388	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. RIP- didnt know you but i feel a lose form a team. __________________ 05' Pitch black ST Cosworth header/flex/BS delete kit, F2 CAI, FC Upper Stress bar, Tein S Tech, VF lower engine mount, 2.5 trubendz Magnaflow exhaust, X cal 2 by Walter Marcy, EBC Green Stuff rear pads, KYB's AGX adj struts/shocks, Rear Steeda 28.5mm sway bar. Best 1/4 mile: 15.82@87.0. According to the NHRA, ~14.783@93.18MPH sea lvl corrected Click here for NM G2Gs

01-23-2007, 04:15 PM	#61
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. Really he was lots of what many are here. Good intentions and real. Thanks Gary __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

01-23-2007, 08:17 PM	#62
DaveSVT03 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 272	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. I am ashamed that I did not know about Gary's passing until today. I am deeply saddened by this news and wish I could express my gratitude to the man for all he gave me in the time I knew him. Gary was my first instructor at VIR in 2004. His enthusiasm, generosity and energy has never been matched (and I know it never will). His ability to share his knowledge and passion was truly a gift. I joked with Gary many times about the fact that he was responsible for my addiction. I had him as an instructor several more times and watched him share his passion with other new students at other events. I learned this news as I was preparing to plan out this year and make sure I made it to at least one event to where Gary would be. To those that knew him so well and those I met because of him (Joe, Dave, Bri, et al), my deepest sympathies. Gary you will truly be missed - I hope they have an amazing road course up there. I found this picture and decided it was a fitting tribute. I worked several laps at VIR full to pass this Cobra (just imagine how much I had to work to make up all the distance on the straights). I guess the corner workers couldn't believe I'd earned the pass because they waved the pass flag at ME at the next corner station. This thrilling session would never have happened if Gary had not been a part of my life.... Thanks Ole Crazy Man. http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h3...R/DSC_4570.jpg __________________ Mazdaspeed3 bone stock

01-25-2007, 06:52 PM	#63
Focci01 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 953	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. Congrats...... RIP Gary __________________ www.focsa.net

01-28-2007, 11:21 AM	#64
p_townZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Carpentersville, IL Posts: 1,464	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. RIP __________________ 01 black zx3 89 blue lx 5.0 04 white gtp massivespeedsystem

01-30-2007, 10:57 PM	#65
GtnMaZumOn Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Livin' off the fat of our great land Posts: 2,706	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. Wow, how did I not see this thread until today? Rest In Peace, Comrade. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: Everyone else is just carrion...

01-30-2007, 11:43 PM	#66
SVTF04CHS TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: chapin , South Carolina Posts: 246	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. RIP, i met gary once along with Davesvt03 at VIR at a SVTOA track event and seeing his focus is what made me want to get one as well. __________________ 2004 SVT focus cd silver ZX5 mods: Window Tint, Steeda STS, Borla Exhaust, Focus Sport Cool-Flo, Diablosport tuned

01-31-2007, 10:26 AM	#67
STANG302 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Osceola, WI Posts: 612	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. RIP GaryK __________________ 04' F350 6.0 Powerstroke! 1990 Chrysler New Yorker & 1994 Merc. Cougar: autox project! Greatly missed: 05' ST: 136HP/142TQ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2245176

01-31-2007, 06:30 PM	#68
Phacade Double Entendre Master! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,619	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. A few of myself and Attila on the track. __________________ 2003 EAP SVT "Attila" - ST170 Headlights, Hofele grill, SAP defuser, Clear corners, Taylor 8mm wires, Saleen/Eibach suspension kit, (really) short shift, Ford Racing 5-spokes, Massive front strut bar, Euro-ish rear wiper, shorty antenna, powdercoated valve cover, billet aluminum fuel door, K&N drop-in filter, debadged, Euro HVAC; and then of course me (being a narcissist, I consider this to be the most important mod). ------------------------------------------------------------ I mock your cheese danish and all it stands for! ------------------------------------------------------------

02-08-2007, 06:42 PM	#69
focusben Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 1,578	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. I hope you're sent well, Gary. __________________ 2002 SVT Focus (#1679 delivered June 4th, 2002) Sonic Blue, Audiophile, Sunroof, Winter Package, Premium tinted glass, CM Stage1, Fidanza FW, Optima battery. 230,000 kms and climbing..

02-08-2007, 08:42 PM	#70
the_Scholar Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 1,656	Re: January FOTM: Honoring a Racer - Gary K. RIP Gary. Thanks for all of your input here on FJ. __________________ 2002 Focus SVT / Mildly Solo II DSP Prepped 1999 BMW E36 M3 / My new toy - Slightly Modded Dave Biegas Vehicle Engineering CIE - Chrysler LLC

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