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I'm sure most of you that know Don, knew he had a health issue a few months back. Dave and I had spoken about it a few times, and Dave called Connie Dickey (Don's wife) shortly after it happen to check up on him. Neither one of us felt like it was our place to state any of this on a public forum, as some folks want to keep such matters private. Today when Dave and I talked, I ask him, if he had any updates on Don, I have been thinking about him a lot, and wanted to know how he was doing, so Dave gave me Don's work number, and I just called and talked to Connie.

Connie told me Don was getting stronger every day, and drove to work today, and worked for few hours. he has been doing physical therapy and getting stronger each day. He is bummed out that he won't be back to 'full horsepower" in time for the big Watkins Glen race, but fully expects to be back at the steering wheel next season. I explained to Connie that Dave and I didn't want to state anything about this publicly without her permission, and she said he would mean a lot to Don, to know we all were thinking about him, and that a bunch of racing friends of Don from the Hallett race earlier this year had sent him a get well card, and it had meant a lot to him.

I first met Don, when I help find him the red #10 Huffaker MGB, and liked him right off the bat. Don has always been supportive of me since I met him, and I always considered him a good man, a friend, and damn good race driver.

Don, I hope this thread finds you, and brings a smile to your face. I will never forget the supportive words you told me at last year's MGVR event at Summit Point. I can tell you, I was bummed to be watching that race from the sidelines, and not out there with you, and the others, but if I had to watch that race, rather than compete in it, I couldn't think of another guy I would rather have saw won it that day, you did great my friend

So Don know we all are rooting for you to have a speedy, and full recovery, and hope to see you again racing soon my friend.

For any of you wanting to send Don a card, or call, and check up on him, here is his contact info.

B&D Machine Works
307 Pinckneyville Road
Marissa, IL 62257 - View Map
Phone: (618) 295-2112
Web: Bdmach.com

I've attached a photo of Don at work/play in the #10

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Hap Waldrop
Acme Speed Shop
864-370-3000
Website: www.acmespeedshop.com
hapwaldrop@acmespeedshop.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-07-23 04:56 AM by Speedracer.

Fabulous news, I'm glad to hear he's getting out and back to the things he enjoys.

Don, I hope to see you at one of the races soon!

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If I can't be fast, I'll just be obnoxious!

Hap, I couldn't have said it any better.

Don, here's hoping your full recovery is as fast as your MGBs.

I hope your feeling better soon.

Hap, thank you for the information. I had sensed that something was off. Good news that he is recovering. Don is a very strong competitor and always extremely helpful off track---a real asset to our community.

Don

Don,
We met at Summit Point last year also. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
David

Get well Don!

Don, as VP of the Shenandoah Valley British Car Club, I wish you a speedy and full recovery. I'm sure all our Members agree. You get well. May the roads rise up to meet ye.

Cheers.

Son best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.

Don,
Looking forward to you getting bcak on track for speedy recovery, and back in the car. We ran at COTA last year (that is, you passed me very quickly...), and at other events in the past. See you out there again, soon.

Gil Jackson
Yellow/Black MGB #66

Don -

Hurry up and get that rocket back on the track!!! Godspeed, my friend!!

BB Bullock

Sometimes you miss a phone call, and get a voice mail, and it's no big deal, other times you wish you had been able to get that phone when the caller called. Well I got one of those phone calls last Friday, I wished I had been able to catch when they called, it was no other than our friend Don Dickey. He thanked me for this thread about him, and thanked you all for your thoughts and kind words, he said it really meant alot to him.

If I had gotten that phone call, I think the thing I would have wanted to say is.

Don, you really mean alot to all of us too, get well my friend.

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Hap Waldrop
Acme Speed Shop
864-370-3000
Website: www.acmespeedshop.com
hapwaldrop@acmespeedshop.com

It was great to see Don Dickey in the paddock area at Grattan. I look forward to his return. This is in part the pleasure of his company, but it is also self-interest. There is so much left for him to teach me, and many of us.

Don C.