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Jeff Peterson
November 21, 2008
This is a quote from my father back in 88 or 89 "Chuck is not only a damn good race car driver he is the most unselfish man I think I've ever met". I don't know what else to say, except I'll miss you.
The Haseker Family
November 19, 2008
Chuck was the best neighbor and freind we have ever had we will miss him very much !
Connie
November 19, 2008
Luckily I ran in to Chuck and some of his friends last week in Herrin on the street. I hadn't seen him in many years but he was as wonderful then as he always was. Freeman Spur has lost their last true legend in his own time. Kenny McNeal and now Chuck. The party is truly over in Freeman Spur now! Awe, but for the memories we all share, Chuck you will never be forgotten, Godspeed Chuck, rest in peace!
James Liljegren
November 19, 2008
CHUCK YOU BROUGHT NEW MEANING TO THE PHRASE
"MAKING THE SHOW" WE WILL MISS THE COLOR AND THE CLASS YOU GAVE ALL WITH YOUR DRIVING SUIT AND SMILE
BEFORE AND AFTER EACH RACE. I BET YOUR ON THE FRONT
ROW ABOVE RIGHT NOW..GOD LOVES REAL RACERS.
JIM IN DONGOLA, ILLINOIS
Mike Kennedy
November 19, 2008
My family will greatly miss Chuck. I knew him as a racer and a friend for years. I have many good memories of him as I was growing up watching him run "The Amati Groove". He will be deeply missed and his family well thought of in our hearts.
Ronald Miller
November 19, 2008
I enjoyed watching Chuck race at many tracks, but I have especially fond memories of visiting with him at Haubstadt during intermission back when the pits were in the infield. He is a major reason that I became a race fan.
RIP, Chuck
Kathy Cartwright
November 19, 2008
Chuck I'm really sad to hear you are gone it was just monday we sat at Cherry street and talked. Mike and I will greatly miss you! He was an awsome guy had story's about racing for everyone. We love you chuck and you will be missed!
Joe Tolbert
November 19, 2008
The Amati Family. Charles will be greatly missed,I have known him for years. We did many things together. have been with him at many races.the family has our deepest sympathy,and will be in our prayers.
Chuck & Ashli Gher
November 19, 2008
It was a pleasure to watch Chuck race.He made the races very exciting and made a person sit on the edge of their seat wondering what he was going to do to get to the front.
Danny Rady
November 19, 2008
May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Erica Parks
November 19, 2008
Chuck will be missed at about every race track across the Central Uniteds States. He was a very good friend to all who knew him. All of the Parks #75 Racing family will miss him.
With deepest sympathy.
JIMMY Hayden
November 19, 2008
So sorry to hear the horrible news. I was a HUGE fan all while growing up in the midwest and everytime you heard someone talking about racing the name Chuck Amati was for sure to be mentioned at some point. A true icon and also responsible for helping keep alot of dirt tracks alive just simply because of his legendary status and what he has brought to this sport. RIP
Bridgett & Bobby Tolbert
November 19, 2008
Chuck will be sadly missed and always remembered. Chuck was a great friend to all. Thank you for your 13 years of friendship Chuck!!! Love Always Your Good Friends,
Bridgett And Bobby Tolbert
Tami Peldo
November 19, 2008
Chuck was one of the few people that would honestly do anything he could for a friend.He was alot of fun to be around.He always tried to brighten your day,no matter how his day was going.He will be greatly missed by alot of people.
Chris Flynn
November 19, 2008
To the Amiti family,
Chuck was such a wonderful man and a true Outlaw. He will be missed by one and all. He was true to his fans and true to the sport what a great loss we have all sufferd. As we all know he is now with his companion his dog OUTLAW
God bless
The Flynn Family #8
randy dees
November 19, 2008
chuck thanks for being a good friend
and the one memory is when he raced at mtvernon speedway and had won several feature and myself and others had gathered up 3 grand
if chuck would start in the back of the 18 car field and he won the race
we have talked about that race 100
times
i also told him that if he had been born 20 years later he would have made lots of money.
my family will always remember chuck
and his famous wave to the crowd after he won the features...
from randy,elaine,justin and jeffery dees waltonville il
DUKE COOK
November 19, 2008
CHUCK WAS A GOOD FRIEND A GREAT GUY AND RACER! WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES RIP CHUCK! DUKE COOK
Ashley Mize
November 19, 2008
Chuck was a good man. He had too much pain. I'm glad he is at peace now at least. He was one of my favorite coffee drinkers where I used to work. I was quite fond of him as everyone was.
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