The passing of a Great Guy...Marty Stanley (Florida_Slotter)

[scatman]

Always hard to hear such sad news.

[ddyke]

I just talked with her as well. He passed from pancreatic cancer this AM. I speak for all and say that our prayers are with the family.

Dan

[HomeRacingWorld]

Yes, a great man. He will be missed.

[goosenapper]

That is sad news, and I feel for his family and those who knew him.

He was a wealth of scratch-building knowledge, but for me, I'll never forget his post signature:

A Double 60's Racer - I raced back then and I'm in my 60's now

I always thought that was neat and well put. Good luck in whatever's next, Florida_Slotter.

[TsgtRet]

He and I PM'd a while back. Sounded like he was doing better. I went through this with my folks and brother and there is nothing easy for those that are left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Marty, may the road rise up to meet you.....you will be missed.

[urbanwarrior]

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[ccobra]

I am really going to miss his posts with all of his knowledge. I'll bet where he's at now he is making some really good builds.

[Fubar Motorsports]

[bobbyraz49]

May God bless Marty and his family.
I met Marty while on vacation in Florida. He was at a friends track.
Glad I had the chance to meet Marty.

[chappy]

God , please look after our friend Marty , and take care of his family with comfort and compassion in this time of need.
Amen
Bob

[Audi1]

Very sorry to hear this news. Although I never had the pleasure to meet Marty, everything I heard about him was the best. I hope they have a controller waiting for him up there........time to go run a few laps for somebody else.

Allan

[Dodgefarmer]

R.I.P. Marty Stanley. You will be missed.

Randy

[gascarnut]

Sad news indeed, although I am sure we are all happy that his pain has ended. I never did meet Marty, but he was definitely a "kindred spirit", a scratch builder through and through. He was going to start on a Chaparral 2H for which I sent him a body, it's a pity it won't get done now but it gives me a connection to remember him by.

RIP.

[Modlerbob]

Marty was one of the best. Always willing to help another racer get the best out of his or her car. We had a lot of really good times over the last four years and he will really be missed. Three years ago DeBary Glen was a 65' four lane scalextric sport track that took a little time to win him over to 1/32 racing. Then an opportunity came along to purchase a 4 lane 65' routed mdf track on a 16' x 8' table. I was doubtful but Marty insisted on us taking a ride over to Palm Bay, Fl. to check it out. The track had just been completed and still had a lot of rough edges but Marty was sold so I parted with my HO railroad layout and Palm Bay raceway was moved to DeBary where Marty and I spent many afternoons and evenings duking it out in one v one shoot outs. We sometimes ran for up to 30 minutes side by side neither of us giving an inch but also neither of us intentionally nerfing the other off the track. Marty did his best at race director and promoter and we did have some fine events. Last summer I had to reduce my expenses so the track was modified and moved to my house after I purchased it from Marty. Due to his illness he was only able to make the trip two or three times but even on his last visit his slot car skills were still with him. I sent a message yesterday that assured him that as long as I am around the track will remain open to any slot racer who wants to come play and that every time aI turn the power on I will be thinking of him. R.I.P Marty.

[steeveew]

R.I.P Marty.
You will be missed.



Steve