Saw an obituary in today's Charlotte paper for Ted Conder, a former Busch Series car owner who posted 2 wins in 76 starts in the six year period between 1986-1992. Conder was a business associate of Felix Sabates and talked him into helping him form a NASCAR Busch Series team. Sabates, of course, later moved to the Cup Series. Bobby Hillin, Jr. won in Ted Conder cars at Dover in 1988 and at Nazareth in 1989. Six drivers, including Hillin, piloted Conder's cars. The others were Kyle Petty, Todd Bodine, Davey Johnson, Dick Trickle and Mike Wallace. R.I.P. Ted.
Ted Conder
Ted Conder & Felix Sabates
Theodore Lewis Conder Jr .
'Teddy, Rouge, Bok'
Ted, 65, a native Charlottean, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville after a tireless battle with melanoma.
He was born December 1, 1945 to the late Mildred Major and Theodore Lewis Conder Sr. He graduated from Garinger High School and attended Wingate College. Ted was the consummate salesman who established Sales Force with his father. He spent over 40 years growing what they had started. He was also involved in NASCAR through marketing and car ownership for over 15 years. He went from going to the dirt tracks with his grandfather as a child, to sitting in the stands, to car owner.
Ted was a member of Sardis Presbyterian Church. He was well traveled, an avid reader, a great story teller, a history buff and sports fan. He especially loved golf, hockey and his treasured Charlotte Checkers. He performed random acts of kindness known only to the recipient of his generosity.
Ted is survived by his beloved wife Vicka Springer Conder, two daughters and their spouses, Molly and Rick Brown of Charlotte, and Lauren and Nick Klinkert of New York, NY. In addition he leaves behind three grandchildren that brought him so much joy, Jack and Carson Brown and Quinn Lewis Klinkert. Surviving also are his sister Joan Hooks and husband Mike, their daughters Kelly Clackum and her husband Scott, Brandi Hoover and husband Brad, sister in law Margaret Poplin and husband Jerry, with their daughters Julie Woodie and husband Mike, Norma Poplin, Ronda Briggs and husband Mike. Also niece Dr. Lisa Springer and husband Udo Robitsch. He was surrounded in love by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Absolutely nothing in his life was more important to him than his family. He was the epitome of a man who lived and fulfilled his dreams.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 14th at 11 am at Sardis Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to Victory Junction Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317, Levine Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078 or to Sardis Presbyterian Church, 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Blumenthal Cancer Center, especially Dr. Asim Amin and Denise Hogan.
Through the course of his battle he was sincerely proud of a life lived on his terms without any regrets. Published in Charlotte Observer from October 13 to October 14, 2011
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