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Jerry Grant Obituary
Indianapolis Motor Speedway says in a statement that Grant died Aug. 12 at age 77. Family friend Gary Bryson tells the Los Angeles Times that Grant died from liver failure and diabetes at a hospital in Orange, Calif.
Grant was in 10 Indy 500s in the 1960s and '70s. His best finish was seventh place.
His second-place finish behind Mark Donohue in 1972 was thrown out because he used gas from another driver's supply after pulling into Bobby Unser's pit. Grant's final 12 laps weren't counted and he fell to 12th place.
Three months later Grant set a record when his Indy-style car topped 200 mph at Ontario Motor Speedway.
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29 Entries
Matt & John Tremblay
September 2, 2013
sandy& family So sorry to hear of jerrys passing he was a wonderful man and we will always have fond memories of the races we attended with you both god bless you and your family. Matt & John Tremblay & Family.
liane smith
September 8, 2012
It is not death to die to leave this weary road & midst the brotherhood on high to be at home with god
August 27, 2012
Dear Sandy and Family--
Jerry was a great friend and he will be missed not only by us but by race fans all over the world.
We will treasure the time we got to spend together.
Robie and Donna
Key West, FL
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Matt Wood
August 27, 2012
It was a thrill to watch Jerry Grant race at Sears Point and Laguna Seca in the Trans Am series as a kid.
Linda
August 27, 2012
My sincere sympathy to the family of Jerry Grant. May the God of comfort be with you in this difficult time.
Eric McCormick
August 27, 2012
I was at Ontario watching the day he officially qualified his car at 200+ mph. Godspeed Jerry Grant.
August 26, 2012
Godspeed to a wonderful person
A O
August 26, 2012
To The Grant Family
With deep sympathy and a heavy heart ,I write these words for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in all the pleasant memories that you have, and may they comfort you, and bring you strength, in your time of grief. May you also find comfort with the thoughts below:
Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.
This verse found @ Isaiah 49:13 has comforted me, I hope that t comforts you as well.
With Deepest Sympathy
billy bohn
August 26, 2012
god bless you and god speed
earle w.
August 26, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
August 26, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Jay Abbott
August 26, 2012
You will be missed
Samuel Melendez
August 26, 2012
I didn't know the man but I know of him may god bless him in his rest
August 26, 2012
To the the family of Jerry Grant - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
Betty Canavan
August 25, 2012
May all your memories of Jerry be happy ones. God Bless you all.
August 25, 2012
Thanks for wonderful memories. My mother always enjoyed your Indy Races. God Bless
Ms "GG" Bigrigg
August 25, 2012
To Jerry Grant's family, my
heartfelt condolences on your loss.
RIP from another RPM enthusiast.
Sincerely,
GG Bigrigg
Wanda Henry
August 25, 2012
To Jerry Grant family and friends my condolences are for you at this sad time. May the God of all comfort be with you all through your prayers.
Roger Hurley
August 25, 2012
Rest In Peace Mr. Grant. You were truly one of the pioneers of speed.Godspeed.
Karen Jablonski
August 25, 2012
RIP
Richard Andrews
August 25, 2012
Sandy, We have such fond memories of the time we spent with Champion Spark in Toledo, getting to know and spend time with you and Jerry! You and your family are in our prayers!
Nancy and Richard Andrews
August 25, 2012
Now you are in Heaven racing for God. I enjoyed watching you in the 1970's. I went to Indy with my son and Husband in the 1970's and early 1980's. Sandra Slater Louisville Ky
Janet Allesxandro
August 25, 2012
Rip mr grant I.wached u race alot win the indy 500 in heaven. Love goes out to mr grants familey. And friends.. and god bless u all.
A A
August 24, 2012
Race on.
karen walker
August 24, 2012
Another great person gone..God Bless you Jerry..peace to your family..karen
D
August 24, 2012
In a house full of boys, I grew up watching races, from Speed Racer to Indy 500. My condolences to the Grant family for your loss of Jerry.
D. Salvato
August 24, 2012
I'll always remember him winning one of the first Rose Cup races in Portland in a beautiful Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa.
August 24, 2012
A racing great is gone. RIP Mr. Grant. May your family find peace
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