Charles R. "Buddy" Krebs

I was so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing this past Janurary, I met Buddy on a few occasions and he was very nice. My father said he was his 2nd cousin and that my uncle Sonny and him had raced together for some time. I hope now that some time has passed the grief is not so great.

A great childhood friend and great race driver. Buddy and I were introduced to midget auto racing at "Cherry Park Speedway" (Avon,CT) by Mrs. Tischofer (Buddy's mother) on my 16th birthday in 1946. I shall never forget that sunday.

Buddy and I cruised Main Street (in Hartford)in my dad's '37 Packard and somtimes in his uncles Wyllis/Knight roadster. He had the license to drive, I didn't. It was pure, outrageous FUN!!

I played guitar (terribly) in Buddy's first band (he played trumpet, very well). we were almost thrown out of the venue on burnside avenue, Buddy's sister Patty, was also in the band. I believe I was to blame, for strumming out of tune, the band broke up after one gig/dance, everyone on the dance floor danced a different step. It was either me, or the drummer!

My heart is heavy from the loss of our racing hero and good friend! He is watching over you Sibel & Robin, from the "Speedway In The Sky" and God is holding the "Checkered Flag". Love & prayers, Tony Cardoza

In the summer of 1963 I along with my brother and mother were spending the summer with my uncle in Palmer, Mass. My uncle was Beebe Zalenski, builder and chief mechanic on the Walker Motor Sales M-6. Every Saturday night we were at Riverside Park cheering on our driver Dick Dixon. I was 10 years old at the time. There was only one car I feared every race night, Buddy Krebs in car number 19. So many fond memories. Rest in peace. Stanley Cogdill

Sorry on your loss of Buddy. I grew up watching him at Riverside in the 10 PINS. He was always one of my favorites. My sincere condolences.

Buddy was one of the great New England drivers. I'm sorry to hear that he has left us.

Robin,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I remember sitting in the den talking to your dad and asking him "are you coming with us to Riverside tonight" and his answer was always the same.....no, I cant just watch! He was a good man and a true champion. Now he is back in the drivers seat.

Sorry to hear we lost Buddy. He was a great racer and a great person.

Denny Z

Robin and family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.

To the Krebs family-I admired Buddy's spirit and enthusiasm for not only racing but for enjoying life. As a child, I watched Buddy race at Riverside-he was a true sportsman and gentleman both on and off the racetrack. I will miss him. Our prayers are with you.

Robin & Family - so sorry to hear of your loss. I never saw Buddy race, but I remember Norm talking about how Buddy was the best racer and he learned a lot from watching him. Now they can race together. God Bless you and your family.

Buddy was my first hero in racing.I allways loved talking racing stories with Buddy. People like Buddy and my Dad inspired me to race and make a living in racing. Thanks Buddy! You and George are racing together again, Love Bruce

Dear Sibyl & Robin,

The passing of Buddy came as quite a shock to us. We and our children have very fond memories of Buddy & you. We told Laurie & Kathy and they extend their sympathies. They both remember it was Robin that taught them to read.



We remember how he loved his little friend "Charley". Now Buddy can be with him again.



He (and you)was the best neighbor that anyone could have had. Buddy was the best.



Much love.

I am so sorry to here of your loss.

I never met Buddy but saw him race so many times at Riverside I felt like I should be on a first name basis with him.

My condolences to the entire Krebs Family...Buddy was a class act no matter where he was.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Dear Krebs Family,

I spent many Saturday nights of my childhood at Riverside Park watching my hero beat the field and put a smile on my face that he won again. My dad worked on the "10 pins" and I was thrilled as a kid to be in such great company as Buddy, Sibyl and Robin. Although many years have pasted since I have seen you, pictures of the 10 and memories of a wonderful childhood that Buddy helped to make for me still cover my family room wall. Buddy will live in the memory of many and never be forgotten. We all should feel that our life is richer as Buddy was a part of it. God Bless you all.

My sincere sympathy to the Krebs family,from a fan of Buddys.

(We lost a great one, GOD gained one)

I have great great memories of the ole saturday nite Riverside Park racing days.

To the Krebs Family:



Our deepest sympathy to you from our family. I have such fond memories of watching Buddy race at Riverside Park with my mom, dad and sister. We went faithfully on Saturday nights and spent the next day hardly able to talk after a night of cheering on our Buddy who was the family favorite !



My only regret is that I never had the privilege to meet and know him. Now my parents can watch him race once again in heaven.

My father was friends with Buddy for years. His name is Dalbert Ameil and he is deaf. He now lives in Florida and I read of Buddy's passing and got word to him and he was saddened of the news and wanted me to post an entry to say he will miss him and had good times with him.

Dear Sibyl and Robin and family.

We are truly sorry to hear of the

passing of Buddy. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, Driver, and friend.

He will be missed. We will always

remember the great times at Riverside Park, Thompson,etc., waiting at the little shack. We had some great times. God Bless Buddy, may he rest in peace.

Rocco and Diana Montano and Family

TO THE KREBS FAMILY. I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BUDDY SIGNED A PHOTO OF HIMSELF IN THE TEN (1964 BIG "E" RACE) AT THE 2000 DANTE CLUB MOVIE NIGHT , IT MORE THAN MADE MY DAY. ITS ON MY WALL. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES.

DEAR SIBYL , ROBBIN

just to say i am so sorry about buddy ,we spent alot of good times together a riverside and we will allways remember him as one of the best ,but now he is raceing that big race in the sky ,we are thinking of you and robbin ,and the kids, our prays are with you TIM ,WAYNE ,PEGGY SAVAGE

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Sharon And Adam

we knew buddy for many years, bought a lot of his cars, always got a good deal, watched him race, and considered him a good friend... he will be missed by many...

Sybil & Robin, I am so so sorry to learn of Buddy's passing. I remember you all fondly. Dianne (Pyrofax Gas)

Buddy, I grew up watching you race at riverside park, and you were my hero. To me there was no greater champion on and off the track. I didn't get to know you until many years after when you befriended my dad bernie, at the many breakfast do drop in's. Thank you for shareing fond memories with us and for the the many checkered flags and thrilling races around New England tracks. I know you will have plenty of company up in heaven talking fishing and raceing with dad, eddie, bob, and all the others who have gone to the final flag before you.

Ah,...Saturday nights at Riverside Park Speedway, watching Buddy,... "I wiled away my childhood days"....

Rest in peace Buddy.



Sincerely,

Mike Blackburn

Followed your career at Riverside and Stafford Springs. My condolences to his wife and family.

Buddy was one of the very best, I Know he will be missed by all.

always a champion and a gentleman.

He's on heavens race team now. god bless him and his family.

Larry

Aunt Sybil and Robin, I am so sorry for your loss. If there can be any comfort in this, it is that he is with Dad and they are looking down at us together, probably at the set-back table!

Sorry to here of Buddy's Passing. One of the Great Modified Drivers of All Time and one of the men behind the formation of NEAR.

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

Sibyl, We are very sorry to hear about Buddy, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.. May his soul rest in peace.



Audrey and Irv Winsor

Norfolk, Va.