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August 08, 2011 at
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Got a call from a friend a few minutes ago reporting that Earl Gaerte passed on this morning at 8:50 after a long illness. Very sad news, Earl played an enormous role in the development of short track horsepower and across four decades was a key figure in many forms of motorsports.
He was also a really neat man and a good friend to countless people in our sport.
RIP my friend.
Dave Argabright
www.daveargabright.com
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August 08, 2011 at
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Hope they do something nice for Earl at Knoxville. He would be a prime candidate to honor by placing his name on a "hard charger award" or "quick time trophy"
Is this heaven?
No, it's Iowa....Knoxville, Iowa.
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August 08, 2011 at
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R.I.P.
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August 08, 2011 at
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two words that will forever be synonymous with racing and in particular, sprint car racing - Earl Gaerte
Rest In Peace
The greatest knowledge is to know that you know nothing
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August 08, 2011 at
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Posted By: writer1 on August 08 2011 at 12:45:55 PM
Got a call from a friend a few minutes ago reporting that Earl Gaerte passed on this morning at 8:50 after a long illness. Very sad news, Earl played an enormous role in the development of short track horsepower and across four decades was a key figure in many forms of motorsports.
He was also a really neat man and a good friend to countless people in our sport.
RIP my friend.
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When Sammy hauled Earl's stuff past Beer Hill in the early 90s, it sounded better than stuff today. RIP Earl. You were a huge part of the sport in its hay day.
Luna's Ford engine style that won 2 WoO titles and 3
Kings Royals before a weight rule against the best EVER
in their prime and now DOMINATES super dirt late model
racing is no longer allowed/wanted in a WoO sprint
car.... Was Luna a miracle worker?
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August 08, 2011 at
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Condolences.
They don't even know how to spell sprint car
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com
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August 08, 2011 at
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R.I.P.
Would definitly be nice to see an award or someting along those lines for his work in the sport.
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August 08, 2011 at
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Very sad news indeed. Earl will FOREVER be respected as a loyal supporter of open wheel racing and his contributions and achievements will always be remembered by those who admire his success. God Speed Earl
John Lemon
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August 08, 2011 at
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RIP Earl. Your contributions to the sport will never be forgotten and your place in its history is assured.
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August 08, 2011 at
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I will always have great respect for Earl. He was fair and honest with me in engine business deals. He was good for the the sport we love. To Joe and the family, may God's peace be with you during this time. RIP Earl
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August 08, 2011 at
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Sad to hear this news. Please pass along our best from down here in SWMo. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sweeton
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August 08, 2011 at
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Earl probably advanced the sprint car engine as much or more than anyone. RIP
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August 08, 2011 at
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I met Mr. Gaerte at the NCRA Hutchinson Nationals when I was a teenager back in the 1980's.. He was there hanging out with the Nance family and Jeff Swindell. He treated me like family with his kindness and conversation. Wonderful contributions to the sport. May God be with him and his family.
Jeff
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August 08, 2011 at
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Condolences to Joe,Friends and Family.Rest in Peace Earl.
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August 08, 2011 at
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Sincere condolences to the Gaerte family ... Earl was a good man.
Phil Taylor
home-theater-systems-advice.com
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