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for Ernest Hutchins
Nelson Crozier
November 16, 2019
In remenberence
Bill Close
December 21, 2006
I just discovered this web page and learned of Sonny's passing. Even though over a year has passed, I wish to send my condolences to the family. I was 9 years old when I first became a race fan at Beltsville Speedway, and I can still remember clearly sitting at the top of the grandstands watching pre-race practice and wondering which of the "Richmond boys" were gonna show up for the big races. Whenever I saw that powder blue Zervakis 01 roll through the parking lot I knew my local favorites just lost another spot in the final standings. My father and I always walked the pits and met any of the drivers that would talk with us, and after a while, Sonny used to recognize me and say a warm "hello there" even though he only ran Beltsville a few times a year. Most of the other drivers were way too busy for a little kid like me.
Bill Liptak
November 25, 2006
About a year ago, I made diecast models of the 01 and Flying 11 Chevelles. At the time I made these, I knew Ray had died but not Sonny. Now I'm sad to find a year later that Sonny has passed. Sonny and Ray raced at Beltsville Speedway in Maryland. Always exciting and never boring...may Sonny and Ray RIP
Denny Zimmerman
September 11, 2006
Sorry to hear, I just found out today of Sonny's passing. HE was a great guy and a great racer. I raced with him many times in the early 60's. Southside speedway South
Boston and others, once again sorry to hear.
cathie myers
August 25, 2006
im truly sorry for your loss.my parents used to take me to sss when i was little every friday nite.my dad is now 80 and we was just talking about sonny.my mom is in heaven with him and probably cheering him on.may god be with you
and wrap his arms around you.
Mary Best
June 16, 2006
Sonny, Piggie is with you now and I know the 2 of you are making plans, your heads were together alot in the later years, now you mike as well
I miss all of you,
H.P. Harding
June 13, 2006
May God bless the family and friends of Sonny Hutchins. I knew him from the 60's and the modified ford #90. Ray, Runt,Sonny, gone on now, Ted is still with us, the 4-H boys, they were the best, we had some awfull good times then.
Kim Trammell West
December 2, 2005
I just wanted to say how much my family enjoyed watching Sonny race. We couldn't wait for Friday nights at SSS. My dad ran the wreckers (Broad Rock Towing) at Southside for years and he use to greet Sonny at the flag stand after he won a race and hand him an ice cold can of Coke. I saw Sonny not long ago and he remembered my Dad doing that. We truly loved Sonny and sorry to hear that he is gone. I am sure my Dad met him at the finish line one last time with an ice cold Coca Cola.
Sandy Tucker
November 30, 2005
I live in DC now but remember Sonny well and his booming presence when he would visit Piggy's Attache.
J.C. Morning
November 28, 2005
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of a man who I revered and have such great memories of watching his skills behind the wheel of Junies #90, Emanuels #01, and a race or two in George Williams #22. I can still see Sonny in that #22, and taking it all the way up front, something it had never been close to before....The TRUE mark of a "Driver". All the Manassas, Beltsville, Southside, Langley Field, and Martinsville memories I hope will stay with me forever. Hutchins family? You are so very fortunate. Most of "us" only got to see, hear, and love Sonny on weekends. You had him lots more...My heart hurts because I am selfish. I wanna see him again and express my gratitude and shake his hand just once more. Sonny showed us alot. Guess I'll havta wait till I get MY wings up yonder to do that.
joe mains
November 27, 2005
i remember both piggy and sonny.sonny was an icon around the race tracks in va.poor nat ''sonny coble, he has lost his idol...it seems like yesterday ..all those years ago when the kids in the cary st area idolized sonny...many are gone now..i am sad but sonny's name will be remembered often ,and with a blessing ...i was proud to have known him....
Joe Carver
November 26, 2005
Sonny it was an honor to have known you. I have great memories of the 70's at Langley. You were a true gentleman. May God richly bless you and your family. We'll miss you.
Wes and Kay Troup
November 26, 2005
Our condolences and deepest sympathy are with the Hutchins' family. We have a lot of good memories from Beltsville, Manassas, and Martinsville.
November 25, 2005
With deepest sympathy. Sonny thanks for all the great races.
shelly Davis
November 25, 2005
Dear Connie and family, I am very sorry for your loss, I understand Sonny was an outstanding guy. I only met him twice when I was little; my grandaddy was Richard "Dickie" L. Murray who worked on #90. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
George (Buster) Tinsley
November 24, 2005
Hi Connie,
You guys are in Gail's and my prayers.....It's so wierd the way things happen. Remember 29 years ago today when our dad died. Boo was at school in Harrisonburg but both of you got to see him before he left. I don't see y'all often, but I miss Sonny just as if I did.
I love you and Ricky and Cindy.
Bus
Fred Bodenheimer
November 24, 2005
Just a loyal old fan saying "Thanks for the memories and God Speed, Sonny".
mike ray
November 24, 2005
may god be with you and yours during this time of sorrow.your husband,father and grandfather brought much happiness into the lives of the many people he touched.r.i.p.sonny
rick masemer
November 24, 2005
to the hutchins family , my condolences on your lost. being from pa., i didn't get too many chances to see sonny race. but when i did it was a pleasure. i remember martinsville the most. i always kept up on sonnys racing in national speed sport news.again my condolences..
Mack Townsend
November 24, 2005
To Sonny's family and Piggy. We were greatly saddened when we were informed by a friend of Sonny's passing. He was truly a gentleman and always a pleasure to be around. Please accept our most sincere condolenses.
Fulmer Hutchinson
November 24, 2005
You wouldn't remember me but I owned car #85 and ran Southside Speedway, South Boston, Strawberry Hill, and Hampton Speedway in 1971. I was behind Sonny when he bounced completely over the first turn guard rail at Strawberry Hill in practice. I was also there when Tommy Ellis cut through the infield at Southside to try to wreck Sonny and they chased Tommy half way to Florida and had warrants out for assault with a motor vehicle. Yea those were the good ole days. That aside; for a privateer as myself back then, Emmanuel and Sonny as well as Junie were always willing to loan me something or as in most cases "sell" me something I had to have to make the next race, at a price I could afford. Yea those WERE the good ole days. It is indeed with pleasant memories I have of Sonny. Even a nobody like myself was given respect and not just shuffled out of the way. Thanks and "we'll see you later". O. Fulmer Hutchinson, Jr.
Ellen Lockard
November 24, 2005
Connie,I don't know if you even remember me, but I knew you from our younger days at St. John's. My maiden name was Franklin. Gayle Hollingsworth Shiner was kind enough to send me your husband's death notice. Of course, I never knew him, but I am saddened for you at your loss. It is never easy to lose someone we love. Gayle, Joan (Newell), Marie (Hassel) and I got together this summer and had a wonderful time remembering the old days. We plan to get together again and would love to have you join us if you would like. You can contact me by email or at 804-310-5213. That's my cell phone number and I will be in Richmond during the Christmas holidays. I would love to see you again. In the meantime, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen
Bob Puckett
November 23, 2005
To the Hutchins Family,
I know this is a great loss for all of you. I am greatful that I was able to witness his skills on the racetrack and consider him one of the best behind the wheel.
May God comfort you now and the days ahead by your memories of him and the kind words and expression of memories by his many friends and fans.
Kevin Yeatts
November 23, 2005
Sonny, you symbolized everything old-school and good in Racing; To me anyway. You were one of the hardest racers I ever saw on the track and one of the kindest gentlemen I ever met off the track. As a Jimmy Hensley fan in my very early, post infant youth, I couldn't justify liking Sonny Hutchins as a person and pulling for Jimmy on the track.
Kids can be stupid like that. After all, you beat Jimmy just about every time I saw the two of you race!
What bugged me so badly back then was that you were without a doubt the most kid-friendly racer anywhere and, as a kid, I couldn't help but think the world of you, even if I WAS a Hensley fan. As I grew older and you grew your trademark beard, I morphed into one of your biggest fans and lived and died with you every week at Southside Speedway, Langley Speedway, South Boston Speedway, and any other speedway where you raced.
I was there when you sent Tommy Ellis for a ride on top of the frontstretch wall at Southside Speedway!
My best year as a Hutchins fan was 1978, when you won 10 races right out of the box. My worst year as a Hutchins fan was also 1978, when your arch-rival Mr. Ellis figured out how to beat you and won an ungodly 27 races from May through October. Dark times, indeed.
I grieved for you in 1979 as you struggled to eek out 1 measly win and then rejoiced and thumped my chest when you came back with a vengeance in 1980 to win the championships at Southside, South Boston, and the state of Virginia. Then I turned 16, got into girls and you retired from racing the next year after your heart attack at South Boston. I don't think life was ever quite so simple or beautiful again for me.
Just the knowledge that you've moved on leaves me sad beyond words, but as you can tell the memories you gave me as a child growing into an awkward adolescent and into a young man will last forever, more than enough to last until I meet you again and challenge you to that match race we never got around to down here. ;-)
I'm sure Ray Hendrick and Runt Harris met you at the door, grinning about beating you to the finish line one last time.
Gentlemen, start your eternity!
Godspeed, my friend.
Kevin Yeatts
larry johnson
November 23, 2005
i myself didnt know sonny but my father lionel johnson knew him well.dad and sonny were old rivals on the tracks at southside and at old dominion speedway back in the coupe days.ive really been entertained by some of the stories about the battles they had.yes the old timers around the old dominion built the foundation for what racing in va has become.there will never be anymore like them.not many of them still around and i know sonny and all the old timers will be missed very much.sonny you are still and always be a legend.sonny thank you for being one of the old timers ive had the pleasure of hearing all about wish i had known you....larry johnson (son) of sonny's old track rival lionel johnson #41
Nadine Shue Judy
November 23, 2005
Dear Connie, Piggy, and Family...We are so sorry of the loss of "Sonny". We always enjoyed his visits with us in Covington.....He loved the mountains and driving on the back roads.....My Uncle Marshall loved his racing at Martinsville....Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.....Ruth's sister, brother-in-law and Mother.....Nadine & Jerry Judy and Rose Shue
Connie, Sonny, & Buffy - Urbanna Oyster Festival
November 23, 2005
Clark Pritchett
November 23, 2005
My condolences to Sonny's family.
I will always remember Sonny Hutchins for his laughter, smiling cherub face and absolutely fearless driving style. He would listen very nicely to Junie or Manny as they would tell him how to drive and then go out and ignore them, especially the part about taking it easy. The last time that I saw Sonny was a year or so ago when Junie called him to say that one of his biggest fans was in town. Even though he was still recovering from an operation he drove over to spin some of his wonderful stories, and some of them were even true. Sonny, we all miss you.
Sherri Wells
November 23, 2005
It is truly an honor to have known this wonderful man. God bless.
Garry Martindale
November 23, 2005
Dear Connie and Family,
We've never had the opportunity to meet you all. However, I feel like I know you. I work with Thornton and Debbie at ICM.
I want to express my deepest sympothy for you all during this difficult time. I know from talking to Thornton that Sonny was a wonderful man and Loved deeply by his family and friends.
May God Bless you all and bring peace to your hearts now and for the days ahead.
Garry
Stephanie Bird
November 23, 2005
My most sincere condolences to the Holt Family. With love and prayers, Stephanie
Morgan Montecalvo
November 23, 2005
Dear Mrs. Hutchins and Rick,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Sonny will be missed by a lot of people. You are in our thoughts and prayers. *~Morgan~*
John DiRemiggio
November 23, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Sonny. My condolences to his family.
I meet Sonny in 1967 when he rented the house on Mulberry St. to a newly married couple. My Wife and I.
Although I moved away from Richmond in 1969, I always remembered him as a fine gentleman and a great friend. I will miss him.
leroy (peanuts) adams
November 23, 2005
Sonny Hutchins will be missed. Seeing him race at Southside Speedway was very enjoyable. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Charles & Linda Scott
November 23, 2005
Our Deepest Sympathy To your family, Sonny will be missed. He was one of our drivers we watched every week at SSS, and loved to see race. He was the best.
Betty (Tinsley) Horton
November 23, 2005
Dear Connie,
Darrell and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your special family. I love you...
Your little sis,
Boo Boo
Bill Carr
November 23, 2005
My deepest sympathy to all the Hutchins family at this time. Sonny Hutchins was equally as helpful to folks away from the track as he was competitive on the track as some stories have been related to me. Anyone who is thought of as highly as the previous messages indicate had to have a great heart for helping others. All of mankind is better for the examples set by Sonny over the years. All of the greater racing community is diminished by his passing, but the examples of the man and our remembrances of him will live on in each of us. I will be eternally grateful for having lived through the times when he made lasting impacts on all of us through his racing accomplishments along with his examples for all of us. May God's richest blessings and comfort be with all the Hutchins family now and always.
Penny Gentry
November 22, 2005
Dearest Connie,
I am so saddened to hear of Sonny's passing , but girlfiend, you all had a helluva ride! What memories! Much love from me and my family.
Penny
Ken Dillard
November 22, 2005
I'm real sorry to hear about Sonny's passing. He was always one of my hero's & I'm glad I had the chance to see him race. He was one of the greats. The family has my deepest sympathy.
Jan tenPas III
November 22, 2005
Not only has the racing world lost a great racer, but we have lost a wonderful man. I will always fondly remember eating lunch at the "Hut" and listening to Sonny's stories of his racing days and life in general. Connie and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss him but he will always be with us in our memories.
God bless.
carol barton
November 22, 2005
Dearest Connie and family:
I was shocked today when I learned that Sonny had passed away. It seems unbelieveable! For some reason, I just never thought that Sonny could pass on. One of my fondest memories was as a child of 5 years of age, going to the Hut with my father, and Sonny carrying me on his shoulder, and spinning me around at the counter stool. He used to fix my favorite "grown up drink" a Shirley temple.
Later my husband and I would go to all of the races that Sonny ever participated in. In fact, we went from Richmond to Langley one time, and found out that his car had blown up during practice and he had left the speedway to go home. We followed suit. If Sonny didn't race, we didn't race!
I guess now Ray Hendrick and Sonny can race on that big racetrack in the sky. What a comforting thought.
He is truly one of the last real racedrivers that knkew how to drive any kind of car, it didn't have power streering he manhandled that Emanuel Zervakis 01 like an artist panting on a canvas.
GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Robbie Babb
November 22, 2005
Mrs Hutchins I speak on behalf the entire Babb family when I say the world has lost a great man. As my family worked the events that Sunny particpated in I became a huge fan and admired a man that was such a giant behind the wheel but a true sportsman in all aspects of his life.I can truley say that I am better person by his example. On behalf of Myself,Pete and the rest of the Babb family Sunny will be greatly missed. GOD SPEED 01
Steve & Karen Coleman
November 22, 2005
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Steve watched you race against his dad, Carlton Coleman, as a kid at SSS, ODS, and Beltsville back when racing was really racing. I heard about the racing stories from Carlton and Steve and many of your other fans. Thanks for the memories Sonny!!!!!!!! You were a true legend of racing!!!!
Mike Gwaltney
November 22, 2005
Words cannot explain the feeling I had when I found out that Sonny had passed away. I had the pleasure of growing up with him at the racetrack in the 80's. He drove a car owned by John Britt that my father worked on. I have a picture of Sunny and I on the fender of the trailer at South Boston Speedway. I can never remember a time that he didnt take the time to stop and sign an autograph or take a picture that a fan wanted. Sunny was a great man on and off the track. I always remember the stories my dad would tell me about Sunny singing on the radio during a race like he was having the time of his life. Sunny is and always will be my hero.
Tammy & Bob Barney
November 22, 2005
All though I never saw him race, I feel as if I have when I hear so many talk about Sonny. I'm saddened to see the old timers pass, but happy to have at least met him. Old timers night won’t be the same at SSS anymore.
God Bless the Family during this time.
Patricia Kennedy
November 22, 2005
Connie
If he hadn't been for Sonny 20 years ago, I would not have met the man of my dreams. Sonny intoduced us and we were inseperable after that until His death 12-22-2005, Michael Kennedy.
We always held Sonny in High Esteem, Mike was new to the area and Sonny took him right under his wing.
YOU and your family will remain in my thought and prayers
Patricia Kennedy and Family
Joni Hutchins
November 22, 2005
I am very saddened to hear of Uncle Sonny passing~ I am in Louisiana with FEMA and I can't come home to pay respects, however I just wanted to convey that Sonny had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I have ever known. I shall keep everyone in my Prayers, especially you Connie~ Take care and contact me if you need anything~
Tim & Betty Sullivan
November 22, 2005
Connie
Our Prayers and Love are with you during this trying time.
I've known Sonny a very long time and if he was your friend today he was your friend -Tomorrow next week-next month-next year and so on. He will be dearly missed by so many that loved him and above all He was helluva Race Driver.
May God Bless you and your family
Tim & Betty Sullivan
Pam & Frankie Chenault
November 22, 2005
Dearest Connie and family,
We are saddened to hear Sonny is no longer with us in body, but he will always be in our hearts. Sonny was one of a kind and EVERYONE who knew him will miss his sweet spirit. Please know that you are in our prayers, especially with the hard days ahead. We know that when there is a sunset on earth there is a glorious sunrise in heaven. You have our love and admiration.
Your Bethpage neighbors,
Pam and Frankie
Pam & Frankie Chenault
November 22, 2005
Dearest Connie and family,
We are saddened to hear Sonny is no longer with us in body, but he will always be in our hearts. Sonny was one of a kind and EVERYONE who knew him will miss his sweet spirit. Please know that you are in our prayers, especially with the hard days ahead. We know that when there is a sunset on earth there is a glorious sunrise in heaven. You have our love and admiration.
Your Bethpage "trailer trash" neighbors,
Pam and Frankie
John Turner
November 22, 2005
Too bad we can't all be like Sonny
beth perkins
November 22, 2005
Deepest sympathy to the family of Sonny Hutchins. I use to watch him race at southside speedway and thought what i nice person that he was. He will truly be missed.
Karen Toombs
November 22, 2005
I am so terribly sorry to hear about Sonny's passing. He was such a wonderful man and will truly be missed so, very much! I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Buckley
November 22, 2005
I’ve never felt further in distance from Richmond than I do at this moment.
He'll always be my Uncle Sonny.
Carolyn Jones
November 22, 2005
My family and I have always held the very highest of respect for Sonny Hutchins, one of the grandest race car drivers ever, we were a true fan of his. We will be praying for his family now and that they will find peace knowing he is in a much better world. May God Bless all of you.
Ginny Groves
November 22, 2005
I worked for Piggy and would see Sonny from time to time; he was always a delight; asked me once if I would race powder puff! I know with the friends/family he has he will be missed. Bless you Sonny for touching so many lives.
Gloria Slaughter-Dunnavant
November 22, 2005
Sonny will always be remembered by our family as one of the greatest race car drivers of his time. My condolences to his family.
Sherry Barlow
November 22, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sonny Hutchins. Some of my favorite childhood memories are of watching Sonny race at Southside Speedway. To the Hutchins family...my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Though this time is difficult, take comfort in knowing how many lives he touched, with the cheers and smiles he brought to the faces of so many.
Cindy Ramsey
November 22, 2005
Growing up in Richmond, Virginia I was introduced to Southside Speedway in my teen years and loved it. Had the chance to meet and get to know Sonny through a young racer I was seeing at the time. He was every bit the gentleman as well as a great racer. It was always so much fun to go to the races every Friday night. Thanks to Sonny and his knowledge, he taught many a young racer what it was to be a true racer and remain a grand sportsman in the process. My prayers and thoughts are with his family at the time.
Barbara Thurston
November 22, 2005
Connie:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sonny was a truly a special person to us. "Up high, down low, too slow" will be a phrase Noah will always remember. Sonny was loved by all and he will truly be missed.
God Bless,
Billy, Barbara & Noah Thurston
roy hendrick
November 22, 2005
dear CONNIE, so sorry, he was a hero to me and an idol of mine. I loved him and loved to go to the restaurant and hear all the great stories. HE WAS a "H" BOY, AND to me as a kid and fellow compeditor that was the greatest thing you could be! Every body that knew him loved him. IT"S A VERY SAD DAY FOR ME. LOVE YA.
Jerri Kirby
November 22, 2005
It has been a long time since I've been home to Richmond. I live in Montana and have, in the past 20-25 years, explored the planet. When I think of Richmond, one of the natural memories comes of Sonny and the rest of the family. Sonny was as much a part of Richmond history to me as anything else. He will be missed and my husband, Jim, and I send our condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Jerri (Clark) Kirby
David 'Rocky' Hutchins
November 22, 2005
I have very fond memories of my great Uncle Sonny. He was a fun loving person and a joy to be around. I always looked up to him and I was so excited to see him last February when I came to visit. I remember as a youngster Uncle Sonny taking me to the track, taking me into the pits, and introducing me to drivers that I would have never had the chance to meet otherwise. Whether it was at the Attaché, at the track, or through his travels through Richmond; when I was with him he always made me feel like I was his right hand man. I will truly miss him and he will always hold a special place in my heart.
John Torian
November 22, 2005
Sonny Hutchins competed against some of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsports, and stood tall among them. Equally respected on both sides of the track, Sonny was a fan favorite wherever he raced... and children adored him for the time he took to speak to all who came to him. If ever there was a person who could truly be called a cornerstone of Motorsports, it was the legendary Sonny Hutchins.
Automobile Racing is all the better because of fine people such as Sonny Hutchins... and he will always be remembered for the contributions he made and the quality of man he was.
Pam Powell
November 22, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family in your time of loss. My father was fortunate enough to have known Sonny and took me to see him race when I was a young child. One of my fondest memories is sitting in Sonny's car when I was about 6 years old and having my picture taken with the biggest smile on my face. My dad still has the picture,some 30 years later. I really loved Sonny and remember him to be a very kind man. My dad ran into Sonny not too long ago and told him how crazy I was about him as a child. I'm glad he got the chance to tell him one more time how much he was loved.
Frank Treadway
November 22, 2005
Connie and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Frank and I will always remember the trip that you made to West Texas and to your wonderful hospitality when we visited you.
Frank and Pat Treadway
Carole Houchins
November 22, 2005
I am originally from Ashland and watched Sonny Hutchins race at Southside Speedway many, many times. Thanks to him, racing became a major part of my life and eventually my career. Thank you, Mr. Hutchins.
Earnest Slaughter Jr
November 22, 2005
Sonny was a friend of my dad and I remember when they where around each other at the Esso station at Mulberry and Cary street. I was only a few years old then and Sonny Hutchins was a wonderful person that I will never forget.
My condolences to his family.
RANDY TINGEN,SR.
November 22, 2005
I REMEMBER THE DAYS OF SONNY RACING WHEN THE 4 H'S RULED SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY. GOD, BE WITH THE FAMILY AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Connie Cecil-Kinnin
November 22, 2005
Dear Connie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I never met Sonny, but we used to see him racing at Royal Speedway (now Southside Speedway). I love you and always keep you in my thoughts.Love and prayers from all my family.
Love, Connie Jane
Stan Balderson
November 22, 2005
Good memories accompany good people.
Jeb Mann
November 22, 2005
Sonny had a big heart and did extraordinary things for the folks at Davis and Broad. He ALWAYS lent a helping hand.
Joy Hendrick
November 22, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sonny's singing will sure be missed. Every single time I saw him, he sang a song to me. So I have happy thoughts of Sonny.
I am sure that he is singing as I speak.
Dina Hamilton
November 22, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Bill and Patsy Black
November 22, 2005
Connie:
We are so sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you in your time of loss. We know that your love for each other and the fond memories of the years you spent together will sustain you as you face the days and weeks ahead.
Sallie McGee
November 22, 2005
I watched Sonny race at Southside Speedway many times. He's always been very pleasant to speak with and I've enjoyed listening to him talking about his racing career. He was a true gentleman of racing and will be greatly missed!
Essie Friedhaber
November 22, 2005
Sonny was a great influence in my life and watching him at South Side Speedway when I was younger tought me to enjoy the sport of Racing. He will be so much missed.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
tom mains
November 22, 2005
i grew up in the west end of richmond...sonny was a legendary person long before auto racing was as big as it is today...sonny paved the way for the racers of today...he knew so much about autos....god bless you sonny ...
Butch Wilson
November 22, 2005
Sonny was one of the best at being himself and driving a race car.
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