Dick Kraft

[draglist]

Just got this word from Dave Wallace, Jr. Dick was the GREAT grandfather of the sport... indeed, the first "rail" dragster driver. Farewell, Dick. bp

I just received word that Dick Kraft has left us. He was the guy generally given credit for building the first "rail job" - or dragster, with his "Bug" stripped down roadster. He was a crusty old guy, with many fascinating tales. Spent much of his time in Mexico in recent years.
Vaya con Dios Amigo - DW

[Gator]

R.I.P. Dick Kraft.

[pro70z28]

R.I.P.

[racersforcoffee]

His Bug was the proverbial first mammal crawling out of the sea on four legs..perhaps where asphalt drags first morph'd beyond 'street' machines. A real west coast hero.

[WildcatOne]

He was indeed the man from the Book of Genesis. Rest in peace, Dick Kraft, and thanks, although not an adequate word, is all I can say. WC1

http://dickkraft.com/fr_main1.html

[draglist]

Thanks, Cat. I added that info to Dick's entry on draglist.com. bp

[RH]

So long Dick.
All you wanted to do was to go faster.
Who'd have ever imagined!
RIP