Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15

Will Shunk · 10/13/10, 7:33 PM

Chris,
Happy Birhtday and many more to come. We met at Toledo Speedway during the second ISMA/AVSS combination show. You and I sat alone on a small bleacher smack dab in the middle of the race track infield. It was a special evening talking with you and watching you work your spiral notebook. I can only imagine the many thousands of individuals you have made a positive impact upon over the many years of your work. I am sure I speak for many when I say you ARE "America's Motorsports Authority".

Danny Burton · 10/13/10, 9:07 PM

Happy 90th Birthday, young man.

The first racing writer I ever knew of, my first influence in getting myself started writing about racing and life itself.

Sat near Chris at Richmond a few years ago during IRL practice, back when the IRL and USAC were both there. I'd have said hello but was too tongue tied. I was in awe of the man and remain so.

Pete166 · 10/13/10, 9:58 PM

Happy B-Day Chris

One of the all time greatest racing writer & reporter this world has seen

& now that you have made 90... march on to 100 !

nathans1012 · 10/13/10, 10:12 PM

Happy Birthday Chris. I've been following him for as long as I can remember. Keep up the GREAT work with N.S.S.N. Covering all types of auto racing.This man is a legend in Motorsports news.

apexonephoto · 10/13/10, 10:16 PM

Happy Birthday Chris, you are a legend and we all appreciate what you have done for auto racing.

nathans1012 · 10/13/10, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corinne Economaki

Hi Everyone,
My Dad turns 90 Friday and if you want, you can leave him a birthday wish here, or at www.nationalspeedsportnews.com.
I am going to go see him next week and will take all the comments with me.
Thanks!

Tell your dad that everyone in the American Motorsports community says happy birthday. Have a GREAT 90th birthday and hopefully see you at 95 & 100. Easily the best motorsports journalist in the world hands down!

Butch47265 · 10/13/10, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corinne Economaki

Hi Everyone,
My Dad turns 90 Friday and if you want, you can leave him a birthday wish here, or at www.nationalspeedsportnews.com.
I am going to go see him next week and will take all the comments with me.
Thanks!

Hi! Chris I wish you very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I hope you have many more.GOD BLESS you & family. Butch Wilkerson #1

tailtank · 10/14/10, 8:02 AM

Racing would not be where it is today if it wasn't for you Mr. Economaki. One of my biggest regrets in life was walking behind you several years ago in Memphis after the first Fram Dash and not having the guts to ask you for an autograph. I was just in awe that the Dean of Motorsports was standing right there.

I hope you have the happiest birthday ever and we all love you and what you have done for the sport we love as much as you do.

Woody Hampton
Searcy, AR

dirtfan24 · 10/14/10, 8:19 AM

Happy Birthday Chris!! A true pioneer in motorsports reporting

767 · 10/14/10, 8:46 AM

Happy Birthday!! Man I wish we could get another 1 hour interview with this man. The one Dave Despain did a few years back was GREAT and it only brushed the surface.

10/13/10, 9:07 PM	#12 Re: Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15
Danny Burton Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,307	Happy 90th Birthday, young man. The first racing writer I ever knew of, my first influence in getting myself started writing about racing and life itself. Sat near Chris at Richmond a few years ago during IRL practice, back when the IRL and USAC were both there. I'd have said hello but was too tongue tied. I was in awe of the man and remain so. __________________ http://www.hoseheads.com/dannyb.html Quiet, numbskulls. I'm broadcasting.

10/13/10, 7:33 PM	#11 Re: Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15
Will Shunk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,571	Chris, Happy Birhtday and many more to come. We met at Toledo Speedway during the second ISMA/AVSS combination show. You and I sat alone on a small bleacher smack dab in the middle of the race track infield. It was a special evening talking with you and watching you work your spiral notebook. I can only imagine the many thousands of individuals you have made a positive impact upon over the many years of your work. I am sure I speak for many when I say you ARE "America's Motorsports Authority".

10/13/10, 9:58 PM	#13 Re: Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15
Pete166 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 13	Happy B-Day Chris One of the all time greatest racing writer & reporter this world has seen & now that you have made 90... march on to 100 !

10/13/10, 10:12 PM	#14 Re: Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15
nathans1012 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 7 Race Count Last Year: 34 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,499	Happy Birthday Chris. I've been following him for as long as I can remember. Keep up the GREAT work with N.S.S.N. Covering all types of auto racing.This man is a legend in Motorsports news.

10/13/10, 10:16 PM	#15 Re: Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15
apexonephoto Senior Member Race Count This Year: 8 Race Count Last Year: 35 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,075	Happy Birthday Chris, you are a legend and we all appreciate what you have done for auto racing.

10/14/10, 8:02 AM	#18 Re: Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15
tailtank Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 129	Racing would not be where it is today if it wasn't for you Mr. Economaki. One of my biggest regrets in life was walking behind you several years ago in Memphis after the first Fram Dash and not having the guts to ask you for an autograph. I was just in awe that the Dean of Motorsports was standing right there. I hope you have the happiest birthday ever and we all love you and what you have done for the sport we love as much as you do. Woody Hampton Searcy, AR

10/14/10, 8:19 AM	#19 Re: Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15
dirtfan24 Member Race Count Last Year: 52 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 230	Happy Birthday Chris!! A true pioneer in motorsports reporting

10/14/10, 8:46 AM	#20 Re: Chris Economaki turns 90 Friday, Oct. 15
767 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,004	Happy Birthday!! Man I wish we could get another 1 hour interview with this man. The one Dave Despain did a few years back was GREAT and it only brushed the surface.