Hershel Roberts 1943-2011

I was saddened to see that Hershel Roberts passed away yesterday. Roberts had been fighting cancer since 2004, surprising doctors along the way as he kept living life his way - racing. If Roberts found that the secret to an extended life runs through the racetrack, then that is good news for all of us. What is also good news is that I was privileged to watch Roberts race, and continue on as a car owner. He seemed equally thrilled with both, though I'm sure had his health allowed, he'd rather have been turning laps. It was an honor to meet someone like Hershel and see what racing did for him - and what he did for racing. It will be strange not seeing him trackside anymore, but it is nice to know he will still be a presence there. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Roberts family and racing team. Thank you Hershel Roberts, you will be missed...

Hershel Roberts