Eddie Brann Memorial Race Information

[carolwicks]

This message is from the OWM racers who are working together to honor their fallen racer who died at age 43 this week of a massive heart attack, EDDIE BRANN.....
On December 19th. Citrus County Speedway thru Critter, have made this event possible to coincide with their last race of the season called the Winter Spectacular.
The race is a fundraiser to help Barbie Brann and her young daughter Alyssa, age 7. It will be a 75 lap race with a purse which will be announced soon. Each lap will sell for $100.00 and ALL of the lap money collected will go to the Branns.
This memorial race was put together by many who loved and respected Eddie. Among them are Wayne Jefferson, Lee Collins, Sean McLaughlin, Tony Careno, Robbie Cooper, Eric Rudd... the phones ring off the hook.
ANY TREADED TIRE WILL BE ALLOWED!!!!! So if you have treaded tires, you need to show up for the race of the year!
On December 18th. Citrus County Speedway will allow practice and camping. After practice drivers and friends will have a big get together at the track.
The Open Wheel Drivers wish to extend a huge thank you to Critter and the staff at Citrus County Speedway. The track was selected due to it's central location to make things easier for the Brann family.
If there is any way I can help with your questions, please feel free to call me at any time:
Carol Wicks aka OZ
941-629-7451 or my cell at 941-380-4180
carolwicks@comcast.net
Thank you on behalf of the OWM drivers and friends of Eddie Brann.. Be alert for further posts regarding this awesome event! WE WELCOME EVERY SINGLE OWM RACER !!!

P.S.

The top 5 will be given trophies and the winner will receive a very special trophy!

[ronabneysr]

eddie will surely be missed and condolences to his family

racers stick together tru thick and thin i will surely miss him . have been talking to lee collins - and tony careno . have not spoke to wayne jefferson or any one else . will see you all friday night at funeral ron abney sr and son #35 open wheel modified

what ever you guys want to do i'm behind you 100 % --- i want lap 35

thanks for your work carol wicks and ever one

[carolwicks]

Ron

it isnt "work" Ron... it's an act of love...we are all in this together and when one of us hurts, we all hurt... time to group! ;-) am looking forward to meeting you ...see ya there.
carol

[hrcracecars]

http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.as...=8937960278363

[Bobby Diehl]

Thanks to those who put it together!!!

I talked to Tony C. yesterday. I think that Citrus is where Eddie Cars and Teams scored more WIN's than any other track in Florida. With it being centrally located that will allow more Teams to support the Event. This way the Family wins as well a the Team that takes home the 1st Annual Event. I would like to buy the 1st lap ($100.00) to get things started in the name of the CCMP Fans, Staff, and Sponsors who will miss the Professional Skill that Eddie performed to put on the SHOW!!!! We also are passing the helmet and having a moment silence in Eddie's memory at all of the next four races (9/25-26 & 10/2-3) to present to his Family. Please keep Eddie and his Family in your prays.
Bobby Diehl

[carolwicks]

Services for Eddie Brann

To all friends and associates of the late Eddie Brann, age 43, regarding services. The services will be held Friday , September 25th. at 6:00 P.M.

Eddie will be cremated and services in his memory will be held at Liberty Baptist Church. The address is:
Liberty Baptist Church
9401 - 4th. Street North
St. Pete, Fl. 33702

Barbie asks that in leiu of flowers, please contribute to a trust for their daughter Alyssa who is 7 years old.
Gifts in her name can be mailed to :
Barbie Brann
P.O. Box 1623
Pinellas Park, Fl. 33780

If any of you need further assistance, please feel free to call me any time:

Carol Wicks
941-629-7451 or my cell @ 941-380-4180

carolwicks@comcast.net

Thank you...
Carol

[carolwicks]

Link to tributes to Eddie Brann

http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.as...=8937960278363

[carolwicks]

Most recent photo of Eddie and his daughter Alyssa...

This was the most recent pic of Eddie and Alyssa. It was taken at CCMP... i thought his friends might like to see it... thank you...
carol

[carolwicks]

Eddie Brann Memorial Race Information

Please call me and I will make sure every effort on behalf of Eddie and his wife will be posted on this heading. As soon as i can get ahold of a one of the moderators it will be at the top as a sticky...We don't want anyones feelings lost in the shuffle and we want to make sure you all are in touch with whats going on with the First Annual Eddie Brann Memorial Race on December 19th!
Thank you all...
Carol Wicks
941-629-7451 or cell # 941-380-4180
carolwicks@comcast,net
This is my address in case you need or want anything sent out....

Carol Wicks
732 Haleybury Street
Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948

[carolwicks]

Donations from Desoto .......

I just got a call from a lady at DSS and she said that John matched a donation of $500 and the total collected at DSS is $1,000.00...I believe Bobby Yoho was the person who started the collection. A huge thank you to Bobby, the fans and drivers and to John for his generous gift...
carol

[ronabneysr]

they say no matter how much you got you can't take it with you

well one thing you can say about eddie brann . he took a lot with him . for what ever reason god seen to take him from all of us his friends and his children -wife -sisters - brothers in laws and ever one that owned an open wheel modified or any other car .

that he put his big ole magic touch on he will be missed . and from what i seen at his funeral he must have lived a good life because there was not an empty seat in the place and on a friday afternoon that's saying a lot

there must be a race track in heaven because god has took some great drivers . guess he needed some one to make them go fast and now he just took a anouncer and writer from citrus county

eddie we will miss you spred them big wings you got lot to watch over big boy you filled the house ron abney sr

[carolwicks]

Memorial race day for Eddie......

Please mark your calendars for this special event honoring EDDIE BRANN...
Thank you...
carol wicks

[carolwicks]

This Is The News You've Been Waiting For !!!!

This is the payout for the First Annual Eddie Brann Memorial Race ! A huge thank you to Critter for helping make this dream come true. Another man, Kevin Terry from Ocala who is with HTI, Inc. has stepped up to the plate paying $500 to the driver making fast time AND another $500 for the hard charger! If this doesnt whet the appetites of all Open Wheel Mod drivers then just wait because the surprises just keep coming! Stay tuned!
The list of committed drivers will be posted soon.!!!
Thank you to all who are committed to this act of kindness...
carolwicks aka OZ

[flvideo]

Flvideo is going to tape the festivitys. You guys get your storys all lined up about Eddie so we can get them on tape to preserve the memoies of his life.
I am looking for a couple sponsers to help pay my expenses and I'll be able to sell the videos cheap. Thanks Bob...

[carolwicks]

Bob...

Tony Carreno promised me that you will be compensated for doing this video work! ;-) JUST BE THERE! you make dreams stay alive!
Much luv
carol aka OZ