My mentor/friend/wrench Mike passed away yesterday from a massive stroke he had a few days ago. Some of you might remember him with me at Great Bend and also he was along at Union Grove a couple years ago. Grey haired guy, heavyset, moved around kind of slow, and was kind of quiet. He did quite a bit of work on the Crusher and helped me get the car to where it is today. He was a small block guy to the core and only ran stick cars. He built a lot of engines for other racers and had a repair shop called La Porte City Performance. He had some problems with his left foot the last couple of years. Ronnie told him he might have to go to a glide. Mike's reply was "I'll quit racing before I 
do that." He was a long time member of the Ozark Mountain Super Shifters. He held several records with the 57 pictured, running a 283 back in the 60's & early 70's. His current car was the Camaro pictured. He loved putting on a show with his wheel stands. He raced for over 50 years and really enjoyed it when he could find a way to beat the rule book. He was just an all around great guy just like most racers. Sorry about the Camaro pic being goofy.
do that." He was a long time member of the Ozark Mountain Super Shifters. He held several records with the 57 pictured, running a 283 back in the 60's & early 70's. His current car was the Camaro pictured. He loved putting on a show with his wheel stands. He raced for over 50 years and really enjoyed it when he could find a way to beat the rule book. He was just an all around great guy just like most racers. Sorry about the Camaro pic being goofy.
When Friends and Family die, it leave at large hole, in your heart, that is hard to repair.
These people, can not be replaced. R.I.P. Mike, and prayers, for the Schmitz Family.
