tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post8046909971888736454..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: Thoughts On The Passing Of Chris EconomakiDave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-78804263942297910402012-10-01T12:43:26.785-04:002012-10-01T12:43:26.785-04:00Arute said something that reminded me of being at ...Arute said something that reminded me of being at the Phoenix race in 2000. When he quoted Chris as saying "Young Man, my face is my identification."<br /> <br />We were on our way to the pit area when this little guy with a hat came running up behind us, obviously in a hurry. It was Dr. Dirt. He said 'Keep up if you want anything signed!' I ran alongside and got a hat autographed Dick Bergeren-TNN. <br /><br />Then, here comes another little guy in a hat running towards us... Jack Roush. He stopped and signed some stuff, and then ran off to the pit gate. We see him talking to the security guard at the gate, and we catch up. The guard glances at our credentials, and waves us by. Then he looks at Roush, and says, 'I don't care who you tell me you are, you need to show me.' Turns out Jack had forgotten his credentials. We all stopped and pleaded with the guy. 'Do you have any idea how many cars this guy has here this weekend?! This is Jack Freaking Roush! We produced a program that had a few pictures and the guard relented. <br /><br />Jack just looked at us and said 'Well I'm glad you guys recognized me! At least someone here knows who I am. I thought the hat would have been enough!'<br /><br />Mr. Economaki will be missed. But what a great long life he was blessed to have, and we were blessed to share. Tedstrykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145139091575702367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-10214649249059108972012-09-29T19:53:21.082-04:002012-09-29T19:53:21.082-04:00I have to admire you, Dave - you're still foll...I have to admire you, Dave - you're still following the story. While the past couple days have been a celebration of Mr. Economaki's life, the loss has to hit home for you, since you both traveled in the same circles and you knew each other. One of your icons and father figures is gone. My condolences go out to Chris's family and friends, and all those whom he touched in his life. That's a big list. Jeffrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873138122305060834noreply@blogger.com