Originally Posted by Jerry Shaw:
"Merrillville Al" was one of the true characters of the racing scene we all love. And it wasn't an act. He was just a colorful guy. Super smart, with a really sharp wit. He was one of the best story tellers I've ever met at a race track. He was an encyclopedia of not only open wheel racing, but also Chicago blues, Indiana high school basketball from back in golden age of that sport and various other subjects. He had one of the best sarcastic senses of humor and was a bit of a wise guy. But he would take it like a good sport, when you'd give him a hard time.
He'll be missed by a lot of people. Definitely count me as one of them.
Jerry
Sounds like my kinda guy.... " Chicago blues, Indiana high school basketball from back in golden age of that sport" ...some of my favorite topics
Pretty sure I met him once, maybe a Lil 500 (right, Funk?)
Wish I had got to know him better
RIP
