It was mentioned on the "Racing Through History" show Tuesday night that the great one legged competitor Reds Kagle had passed. Here is the obituary:
Mr. Richard "Reds" Henry Kagle
April 20, 1932 - August 29, 2011
Obituary for Mr. Richard "Reds" Henry Kagle
On Monday, August 29, 2011 of Lanham, MD passed away with his loving wife Diane by his side. Devoted father to Anita Segale, Barbara(John) Dodd, Richard Kagle, Jr., Kenny(Dawn) Kagle and devoted stepfather to Mark(Mindy) Potter, Lisa(Matt) Meadows, Richard Potter, Krystal(Billy) Axline, Jason(Amanda) Axline; grandfather of 19 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, and his little companion PEANUT. A viewing will be held at GASCHS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD on Monday, September 5 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm and Tuesday, September 6 from 10 to 12 noon with the service to begin at noon. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.
As posted on the Maryland Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame Website :
This is a very sad time for everyone who has had an attachment to auto racing in the Mid-Atlantic region. Reds is a much loved and respected racer. Reds did it all. He was an outstanding driver, car owner, mentor and crew chief. He won several track and state championships as a driver. He owned the famous number 8 modifieds that Johnny Roberts drove to many feature wins in 1964 and 1965. Bobby Allison asked Reds to mentor Davey Allison at the beginning of Davey's career. Reds was crew chief for Clifford Allsion. In addition, Reds founded Monster Racing at Dover.
Reds Kagle-Lanham, Md Westport S Champ 1955; Beltsville LMS Champ 1971, '72, '73, '75; Old Domonion LMS Champ 1972, '73, '74, '75
From Old Dominion Speedway PR:
Reds Kagle, one of only two 5-time track champions at the famed 3/8 mile oval, passed away on Monday, August 29th. Kagle, who had hundreds of wins up and down the East Coast during his career, passed away quietly after a brief illness.
Born on April 20, 1932, Kagle began competing in the Grand National Division (now Sprint Cup) in 1954, competing in one event that season. Sixty-four entries started that event, and Kagle came home 17th driving a Studebaker. His purse for that day was $175.00. His career continued until 1961, when he competed in just 3 events that season. His Grand National career totals included 25 starts, 3 top 5s, and 9 top 10s. 1958 was his best season as a driver, finishing in the top 5 twice and scoring 7 top 10s in 14 events.
But Kagle will better be remembered as one of the best there ever was on the short tracks, battling legends like Roy Hendrick, Jack Bland, and Bobby Ballentine on his way to several wins and track championships throughout his storied career.
2 Photos from The Beltsville Speedway Page of MD Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame Site:
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updated by @dave-fulton: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
