Monday, September 26, 2011

Ex-Indy 500 Winning Crew Chief Dies...

Just found out ‘bout this yesterday afternoon - as the Celebration of Life ceremony was held at the Brickyard pavilion Saturday for the late ex Chief mechanic Mark Bridges who recently passed away after a six month bout with Cancer.

Sources claim that more than 500 people attended, with the Speedway donating the use of the pavilion, while Tom Sneva, who had Bridges as his chief mechanic for his '83 Indy 500 win could not attend. He did however pick up the bar tab for all - a very nice gesture by The Gasman...