Good & Bad News

Great photo of Gene in better days. That's Bones Balough, famed driver of the Mazmanian Willys, in the background. I just spoke to Gene. He was touched by the autographed Reunion shirt we sent him and even more touched by all those who made contributions to get him to the upcoming GASSER Nationals.

He's received word from his doctor that he has a staph infection which will require him to be on an IV at home for 6 weeks. In addition, the talk is that another back surgery is in the works. While it's good news that they're doing something for him, the bad news is that he won't be able to make the Nationals.

The 'Get Gene to the Nats' fund's goal was $800. We reached that in just a few days. Gene's medical bills are killers and the overwhelming consensus was, "If Gene can't make it, send my donation to him." Gene-Fund Contributors included:

Gene & Margie Altizer, Fred Bear (on behalf of S&S Racing Team), Richie Coury, Dave Hales, Dawn Mazi, Ken McIntyre, ‘Big Vic’ Mazmania, Dave Miller, ‘Ohio George’ Montgomery, Don Moyer, Jack Olcott, Pete Clark, Rocky Pirrone, LaVaun Pittman, Andy Supple, Dave Swiatek, Ron Updike, Vic Young, Jack Warren, and Bob Wenzelburger.

Gene was awed by the heart-warming support he has received. He's sad he can't make it to the Nats but wants everyone to know that he'll be there in spirit and, "God willing," is looking forward to being able to attend the 2012 GASSER Reunion at Beaver Springs.

Ernest