J. B. Day passes away

It is with a great deal of sorrow that I post this notice. I was informed just a few minutes ago that J. B. Day has passed away. Many of us here at RR knew Mr. Day as someone who revered the history of this sport as do we. He held an annual get-together each June to bring the pioneers of the sport together with fans. In fact, the event this year was set for Sunday, June 1st. No further information is available at this time as to funeral arrangements but I will post same here when available.

God bless the Day family and all the hundreds of friends.

Condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Day.

My thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved Mr. Day. Very sad news.

May he rest in peace. I had the pleasure and honor of meeting him in 2009 in the garage at Darlington. He had two vintage cars in the same area and we chatted over the course of a couple days. A friendly classy man and he will be missed by all who knew him.

God Speed JB

I did know Mr. Day personally but Knew him when I saw him and have seen a few of his cars. R.I.P. Mr. Day and I pray for God's comfort for the family.

So sad...a great man! God speed, Mr. Day! It was an honor to have known him.

Thoughts and prayers for Friends and Family. May he RIP, a great person to have known.

So sadened by this news.Mr J.B. Day was very instrumental in helping The Historic Speedway Group

in the beginning at Occoneechee.We will never forget him.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

May you Rest in Peace and thanks for the memories.

This photo was made in Aug 2010

Mr. Day was a fine man who loved the sport we all enjoy. Wish we all had the respect for history he had. Things won't be the same in June. Rest in peace!

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family and friends.

My invitation came in the mail today too. I thought he may not be having one this year. Sad news as we looked forward to his reunion every June. He was instrumental in giving me the idea for my little "Racing Reunion" each October. He would always speak to us at the show and make us feel welcome. When my health was down he made sure we were given VIP parking treatment. Super human being. Charles Craig

great friend j.b. was.alway make you feel so welcome at his event every year.j.b will be Miss.my prayers are to mrs. day and family.RIP J.B.

Thoughts and prayers. Never got to meet Mr. Day, but still, I KNEW him and knew what he stood for....a tremendous fan of the sport and a its history. Impossible to replace. Godspeed.