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Long time SCCA/Trans Am Corvette Racer Andy Porterfield Passes

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Old 04-19-2012, 08:45 AM
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Default Long time SCCA/Trans Am Corvette Racer Andy Porterfield Passes

Two time SCCA National Champ Andy Porterfield has passed away.

Andy was a sponsor of the Crane Cams V8 StockCar series.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

link to the story:

http://www.scca.com/news/index.cfm?cid=50991
Old 04-19-2012, 10:40 AM
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Great guy and one hell of a racer!

Hell, all the guys I raced with are dying!

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I had the pleasure of watching him drift a Vette under the Bridge and onto the pit straight at Road Atlanta, it was sooo cool.

Rest in Peace Mr. Porterfield and thanks for the memories.

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I have bought my brake pads from his shop for many years. Our condolences to Andy's family....he was a great guy.

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