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[bob carter]

The Carter family will sponser a Race on September 3rd at Sonoma Raceway ( Sears Point Raceway) in memory of Bobby Carter. This race is a non points race and will be open to all 3 Miata classes. Awards and contingencys will be passed out. First place in all 3 classes, SM, SSM, & SMT $250.00, Best looking car & crew $250.00, Fastest lap as long as the fasest lap is not the winner, if so we will pick the second fastest lap $250.00, Best advancement from Starting position as long as the best advancement is not the winner, if so we will pick the second best lap $250.00, Hard luck drive $250.00, Towed the farthest $250.00, Special random worker award $250.00, one other award to be determined.The family encourages those who competed against Bobby to enter the event. Bobby was a popular competetor in Spec Miata and won the Pro Miata Pacific Coast Championship and several races around the country. All are welcome.    

[Alberto]

Tell us about Bobby Carter?

[Ron Alan]

Hopefully Bob will come on and correct or give more detail...but here is what I know!

 

Bobby ran SM in the SFR region early on as the class was growing. Maybe a few events after 2008...I think it was maybe 2013/14 when I last saw him. He tragically was killed in a motorcycle accident a few years ago far too young leaving behind a devastated family. I'm hard pressed to think of any current racers in our region that would have run with Bobby...but as his Dad has requested here he is hoping some former SM racers from the 2000's will come out! Bob was a fierce competitor and ran with the top guys in his era. God speed.

[Jim Drago]

Bobby was a great guy and a lot of fun.  Many of the old guys ran with him at the first Runoffs at Topeka.  Was shocked to hear of is passing, genuinely one of the nicest guys in the sport. 

[Alberto]

We all learned about Bobby Carter and met the family this weekend.  Judging by the family, he must have been a great guy.  Wish we all could have raced with him.