I got an e-mail today and I think I was called a really nasty name.
I think I was called a "tweep."
Is that like a "twerp?"
I understand that associating with "tweeps" can lead to being involved with "peeps."
Have I been violated?
Don't want no peeping Toms looking over my shoulder.
Jack probably doesn't know about locking it up and turning left either, lol!
I was just going on what Jim Freeman at Talladega told us at the time of the crash.
That chain link fence that hit the tail rotor in the Talladega infield was unfortunately in a terrible place for Davey and Red that day.
Our own Legend decided a few years back that he would decline any offers to fly with Duck Boy's car owner. Sounds like a good move on Tim's part according to the latest crash report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
NTSB: Pilot error to blame in Roush crash
The Northwestern
5:51 PM, Jun 22, 2012
The National Transportation Safety Board said the crash that injured NASCAR team owner and longtime pilot Jack Roush during AirVenture 2010 occurred due to pilot error.
He was seriously injured in the crash. A report released Friday said Roush was flying a Hawker Beechcraft 390 during a landing at Wittman Regional Airport Runway at about 4:16 p.m. on July 27, 2010. As he made his final turn before landing, air traffic controllers cleared a Piper Cub to take off. Roush was not monitoring the departures frequency and did not hear the call.
As he was descending, Roush saw the Piper Cub and was concerned his path would conflict with the aircraft. In the meantime, his plane had overshot the runways centerline and decided to circle back around to make a new landing approach, according to the NTSB report.
As he did, Roush said he only slightly increased the throttle, but not to full takeoff power, which forced the right wing into a stall, which means there is not enough air moving over the airplane wing to sustain flight. The aircraft, which was already at a low altitude, struck the ground nose-first. The hull of the aircraft cracked open and Roush sustained serious injuries. A passenger in the aircraft was unharmed.
The NTSBs report said the probable cause for the crash was the pilot's decision not to advance the engines to takeoff power during the go-around, as stipulated by the airplane flight manual, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
In an interview Friday with The Sporting News, Roush accepted the reports findings, but said he wished the NTSB had taken the conditions during AirVenture into account.
It was a very sad day in my life when I crashed that airplane, Roush told The Sporting News. Im glad to have closure now. I accept the findings.
At AirVenture 2011, Roush was upbeat during an autograph session with fans.
Ive been in two airplane crashes and two car crashes. I have several lives, Roush told The Northwestern.
Jeff Bollier: (920) 426-6688 or jbollier@thenorthwestern.com.
What's in Your Heart?
That's what an ad in my new issue of AAA Magazine asked.
Thought you might enjoy the little ad, along with a link to the website.
http://www.heartofnorthcarolina.com/
Today, as is my custom, privilege and entitlement as a senior, I perused the local Charlotte-area obituaries. I read the obituary of a man I did not know - Mr. J. Brooks Davis of Matthews/Mint Hill, NC.
Well into the obituary I was struck by what this gentleman undertook at age 75. Here was a gentleman who lived the dream. I have highlighted the portion of the obituary that caught my attention. Rest in peace, Mr. Davis.
In Memory of
J. Brooks Davis
June 1, 1932 - June 24, 2012
Obituary
There is rejoicing in Heaven upon the homecoming of J. Brooks Davis of Matthews/Mint Hill. After only a brief 45-day battle with pancreatic cancer, he departed this world peacefully, embraced by his loving wife of 61 years, in the Harris Hospice Unit of Charlotte Presbyterian Hospital, at 10:55 p.m., June 24, 2012. Known as the epitome of a southern gentleman, this kind, soft-spoken man with an ever present sense of humor, the love of a good laugh, a never-ceasing optimistic view and a voice of reason, was a mentor to many, and a living testimony to everyone who knew him. A silent giver, who never sought recognition for his contributions, he often preferred to remain in the background. He was a man of his word and a hand shake was his bond.
Born, June 1, 1932 and a lifelong resident of the Matthews/Mint Hill area, he was the founder and owner of Davis Steel & Iron, Inc. and SteelCo, Inc. in Matthews, NC.
As a residential developer/builder he created and designed the beautiful subdivisions of Stilwell Place and Davis Trace, and constructed The Villas of Brooks Knoll at Davis Trace with the goal of enhancing the area by providing a family oriented community that he was pleased to call home.
He served the Lord for 50 years at Mount Harmony Baptist Church in Matthews as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Building Campaign Director along with other various committees. For the past 10 years he has been an active member of Calvary Church and the Joy Sunday School Class (better known as the Arthur and Dorothy Smith Class) in Charlotte.
He was proud to have served as a Lifetime Member of the Board of Trustees of Wingate University, as a Director of Trinity Bank (now Citizen South), and the 25th President of the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA), where he was instrumental in the writing of the first book of testing and safety standards for the handrail industry. While a member of the NOMMA Board of Directors, he contributed and assisted in the initiative to gain NOMMA support for the establishment of an Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
At the lively age of 75, his lifelong passion for auto racing was brought to fruition as he became the oldest driver for Arena Racing Indoors at the Cricket Arena; later becoming investor/co-owner. As Track Liaison, Arena Racing moved outdoors to the Concord Speedway, where he continued as a driver and owner of Davis Racing Team.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife & best friend, Jean Stilwell Davis, son, Richard B. Davis & wife, Dana Martin Davis, grandchildren: Weston, Corban, and Merrin Davis, godchildren: Anabelle and Sam Quarles, sisters: Doris Cunningham & husband Donald, and Carolyn Wilkes, brothers: Milton Beck Davis, J. Clifford Davis & wife Dorothy along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceasing him in death; his father and mother, Henry Vann Davis, Sr. and Willie Mae Beck Davis, son Ronnie Allen Davis, brothers: Bobby, Henry, Vann, and Charles Davis, sisters; Nora Roy, Sarah Ellen Simpson, and Christine Alexander.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the kind and caring staff of Presbyterian Harris Hospice. Memorials may be made to: The Ronnie Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund, Caring Services, High Point NC at support@caringservices.org, Bethel Colony of Mercy, 1675 Bethel Colony Road, Lenoir, NC 28645, or The Calvary Life Center Building Fund, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226.
Mr. Davis' life will be memorialized on Friday, June 29, 2012, beginning with family visitation at 1:00 p.m. in the Rae Road Room of Calvary Church, Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, the funeral service in the sanctuary at 3:00 p.m., officiated by Dr. John Munro of Calvary Church and nephew, Rev. Timothy Conder, pastor of Emmaus Way, Durham, NC and followed by the internment at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, 2817 Mt. Harmony Church Road, Matthews, NC 28105.
McEwen Funeral Services of Mint Hill is serving the Davis Family. Pallbearers will be nephews: Keenan Conder, Doug Cunningham, Collin Grooms, Corey Grooms, Vann Simpson and friend/employee Brian Hartis. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Employees of Davis Steel & Iron Inc., SteelCo Inc., Calvary Church Joy Sunday School Class and Drivers of Arena Racing Outdoors.
Hey, your smilie face stuck its tongue out at me! Not fair!!
So, do you get the leftovers from my chicken dinner Johnny is sending me?? Or, would you rather puff on the cigar?!
Reply by Jeff Gilder on June 15, 2008 at 10:11am
Ok..I'll give the answer...if you'll post a trivia question. He is Jimmy Johnson...of Quicshine99...one of our supporters. A cousin to Junior Johnson.
But while were on this topic. There is another driver mentioned on this site that started hauling moonshine at the age of 14. Name this driver. The answer is here on RacersReunion.com....I'll give another hint...you can find the answer in a video interview.
