Friday October 5, 2007

We're very happy to say:
 Ron Roach is now home and in an extended recuperative stage.  He should not have any visitors for a while because of his fragile condition, but thanks all of you for your thoughts and prayers, and has promised to return once his strength is regained and his wife gives him permission…  See you all when I see ya…. Ron

Reported October 1, 2007

 

Ron Roach is in Intensive care at St Josephs Hospital in Stockton and is not doing very well, his Liver is not working properly from having Hepatitis C for many years. His Daughter doesn't think he will leave the Hospital. I hope something changes for the better.

 
Raymond Jones,
Ron's friend and co-worker at 99 and Altamont.

Note:

Ron Roach is a great friend of 99 Speedway, having worked and played there for many years. He was  our esteemed Pit Steward and flagman for many years, even after surviving a horrendous accident when a race car actually hit him throwing him into the stands! He also helped any way he could, serving as a carpenter, having built many parts of the Speedway from bleachers to pit official stands, as well as an artist, having done most of the Racers decals for their cars. He was awarded 99's "Sportsman of the Year" in 2001. Please have Ron and his family in your thoughts and prayers, and pray for a speedy recovery.

Chris Hunefeld

Here's Ron in his flag stand during the flag salute and anthem at one of the last races at 99 in 2006.

 

 

 

"He has always been a dedicated hardworking great friend to the racing community."

Ken Gross, former 99 Track Mgr.
 

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