"Race Promoter"

[diftw]

A very good friend of mine and poster here on TF, Race Promoter, has passed away. His name was Jim Amstutz. I first met Jim back in 1973-he and his family were responsible for my first trip to IMS-Pole Day in 1975. He loved all forms of racing and lived his passion. You can review his obituary here:

http://www.legacy.com/fortwayne/Lega...sonId=15566546

My prayers go out to Jim, his lovely wife Sue and his father, Dick.

RIP Jim-you were a great friend.

Dave

[Sybil D. Sobydianz]

On behalf of TF, our deepest sympathy and thoughts for the friends and family.

The legacy will live on.

Thank you, diftw, for letting us know.

[skypigeon]

[turnrightgoleft]

Very sad news. From his obituary, he lived his passion.

I remember he was the one who came up with the new qualifying procedure used this year at Indy while throwing out some ideas on TF.

Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

[Defender]

Man. I am very sorry to hear this. RIP and thoughts with the family and friends.

[rockawaygirl]

Condolences to his family and friends.

[SoDak_IndyFan]

[Powercat]

Best Wishes

[SportscarBruce]

I remember his post, he was very knowledgeable, concise, and clear when making observations on Open Wheel. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family, man this has been a sad year.

[gofastturnleft]

Sad. I didn't know who race promoter was but I did like his comments. Knowledgable and passionate.

[lutesk]

What a terrible year it's been here.

[Truth Detector]

I always enjoyed his posts.

Very sad.

[step33T]

He was a good guy. As noted above, knowledgeable and passionate are apt descriptions and fit him very well.

He will be missed!

[aratapuss]

I met Jim in the late 80's, we used to go slot car racing. He was intense, and always there, Mondays were "religion". What a character, always wondered where he was.

Now to know he was posting at TF, never knowing it was him, looks as if I missed my chance to get re-acquainted.

[Media Boy]

The Amstutz name was pretty well-known in the Ft. Wayne area (where I grew up). I spent many evenings at the Avilla Speedway as a kid with my dad and I'm sure I heard his voice. We were also regulars at Baer Field for races. That all brings back a lot of good memories, but it's too bad it's under the circumstances. Race Promoter will be missed.