richard rowe

[crobinson76]

r.i.p. richard rowe you brought a ton as a car owner an a friend rest in peace iam sure you will still lead in heaven my thoughts an prayers to your family in time of need

[flvideo]

Nancy Our heart goes out to you and your family during this time of grief. I can only not imagine losing my mate of 31 years. If there is anything I can do call me. 737-5857. I will E-mail you too. Our prayers go out to you and yours. Bob...

[Rick Anges]

God Bless you Richard you were a good man and even better friend. Nancy if you need anything e-mail me: rick_anges@yahoo.com

[carolwicks]

Nancy

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I know this is a very hard time for you so try to lessen the agony by sharing with friends. You have many.
God bless you in your time of sorrow.
carolwicks

[N.Rowe]

Richard Rowe

Want all to know how much I appreciate your kind words. This has been a hard time, as I really thought we had a little more time...it wasn't meant to be!!! Planning a Celebration of Richard's Life at DeSoto Speedway and will tell more when all is firmed up. They race Late Models 11-14-09, and feel this would be a good time. Again, will have more info later!! Appreciate hearing your memories!!
Going to research where his nickname of "Rabbi" came from..think I know!! Also,
later on he was called, "The Professor" and I think Fred Hawkins started that one. If anyone knows these answers or anything else they want to share, please do so!
Nancy Rowe

[Jane]

Although I did not know your husband, I am very sorry for your loss. Thirty one years is a long time and I know it must really be hard for you. But please know you are in my prayers and if there is anything you need, please let me know.

[AB195]

NRowe

Nancy Rowe--
I am so sorry for your loss.
I had only met you two a couple of times at Desoto on some Sunday Afternoon shows down in the Garden under the grandstands, and struck up several converstions with you two back then. I had spewed forth some historical stuff, and Richard spoke right up, telling me all about the history of Raceways, downright schooling me on all Racetracks that used to be around. I had thought I knew some things, but no, he put me in my place, with his historical knowledge.
I don't know what to say, however again, I am sorry for your loss, and he surely will be missed.
rog.

[Osmosis Jones]

Nancy....

I'll get a hold of Willie and Sara sometime tomorrow to touch base and I'll ask him about the nickname....again, call me if Steve or I can help you with anything.

Matt

[Osmosis Jones]

About Richard Rowe...

Sometime soon, after I've gotten together with Nancy and with her approval and input, I would like to write a little something about Richard on here so that many of you who never got to know him can get a better idea of this quiet and generous man who lived and loved short track Late Model racing. He really was a hell of a guy. And if you did know Rabbi, then your life was that much the richer for it.

He will be missed.


OJ

[flvideo]

Amen to that Matt. I think I remember Richard from Saramana days, but I met him in the early 80's at Sunshine. I think Pletcher was driving his car. He was a good man and my life is richer from knowing him and Nancy. He will surely be missed. Bob..

[icewater]

copied from Desoto

For All to come join

Sat Nov 14th We are gathering at the race track for the Celebration of Richards life. His #74 Late Model will on display, along with pictures from his racing years. We also ask everyone to bring stories to tell. There will be a 74 lap pure stock Switch off race, switching drivers at lap 37. The purse is being put together as we speak, looks like there will be nice prizes giving to the drivers and fans during the race as well. This is TBA. Keep watching this post as there will be updates for the next couple of weeks putting it all together. Richard you will be missed... Scottie #74

[sunshinestateracing1]

Nickname

This was on the CCMP board
hi i seen a post on karnac a bout him they wanted to know where he got his nick name rabbi my dad ron radley and richard phillips gave it to him when they all where building a race car 55 chevy it was orange # 9 thanks sry to her about his death doug radley

[N.Rowe]

Richard's nickname

Doug...thanks for that info..now will you ask your Uncle Richard how that came about..I think I know..but not really sure! Make sure Richard knows about the 11/14..found pictures of the #9 and all you kids...

[ModelCarMan]

Sorry to heard about your lost. I didn't know Richard, so I was wondering if someone could post a picture of him and/or his race car?

[N.Rowe]

Richard's nickname & pictures

Not sure I know how to put pictures on here...maybe someone else that does can. He had several car numbers over the years...lst.#9, which he raced at Saraman in Bradeton. Ron Radley, Tim Miller drove during this era.There was a beer stand in the pits and no women or children allowed and that was probably a good thing, then a 229 he raced at the Gate and Sunshine. Remember Larry Cliburn drove some then. The last was #74, remember Bobby Alexander shoe polished the #74 (1974) and it got freshened up over and over. This is when him a Dave Pletcher lst. raced together!! He and Dave Pletcher won the Eastern Seaboard Championship in the 89/90 season at Sunshine. The also tied for the Nascar Championship that year..the other guy won out due to racing two x's a week. Remember Billy Gill and Fenton, Jimmy Cope and the likes being the ones to beat.