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More sad new...this time its a young gun... #523466
11/11/09 04:54 PM
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Andrew Dombroski passed away today. Drew was only 20 but already had proved he was a formidible racer in any vehicle. He had been racing his Granddad's "Wild Mouse" GTX for the last several years, and had earned the first of what should have been many track championships at Dragway 42 this year. He had been feeling bad lately, and had passed out a few days ago, and he never woke up. I've heard blleding of the brain, but have little other info. I'll post more as it becomes available. Drew was a great kid, a fantastic racer, and a good friend. Godspeed, buddy...


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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: RonTheAnnouncer] #523467
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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: RonTheAnnouncer] #523468
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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: Harley] #523469
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I met him at the Classic at Norwalk this year when he went rounds in Pro....nice kid quiet, like his Grandfather, I guess we never know...I'm very sorry for his the familys loss. Prayers sent

Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: Harley] #523470
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Oh no. What a great kid. That really sucks. Grandparents are NOT supposed to bury their kids.. Sorry to hear that. Great car. I remember that as far back as Tim's Toy Charger, when it was a lot slower than now..


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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: sunroofgtx] #523471
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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: RonTheAnnouncer] #523472
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Very sad indeed.RIP

Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: rickstershemi] #523473
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I had raced with/against him many times. He truly was a great racer and a good kid. I also feel very bad for his grandfather Denny. Denny was with him all the time when he raced and was extremely proud. He has to be devastated.


Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: Dodgetony] #523474
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Andrew won the no box gamblers race on Friday at Norwalk this year. Very sad deal.

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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: BloFish] #523476
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When I was growing up, I watched his grandpa Denny race the same car. Poor Denny, keep him and the rest of his family in your thoughts and prayers.


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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: BloFish] #523477
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Very sad news. Great driver!!

Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: Hunted Duck] #523478
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Absolutely Shocked!!

Godspeed Andrew....

Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: RonTheAnnouncer] #523479
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Godspeed Andrew
I met Andrew for the first time at the Chrysler Classic Norwalk event this year. Was kind of weird for me as I was used to seeing and racing with Denny "Wild Mouse" at 42 years ago. Denny was real proud of Andrews accomplishments and you could see it in his eyes. Denny is a great bracket racer and Andrew had one of the best teachers a Young Gun could have!

My thoughts and prayers are with the Dombroski Family. Greg Travis

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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: roadhazard] #523480
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Wow this shocks me..so young and a great racer.we pited next to each other at the Classic. and he won fri and we won sat. we was sharing alot of info .he knew the track better than I . And was very willing to share that info..Help jenni and I alot. I was hoping to meet up with him again . So I could talk to him some more about his set up on the car..his grandpa was real nice guy..and was very proud of andrew.godspeed.to him..I am very sad over this..

Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: roadhazard] #523481
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Godspeed Andrew. was a very good driver and glad i got to know him. just raced him 2 weekends ago at kil-kare. he will be missed

Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: roadhazard] #523482
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When my Mother passed away right before the Norwalk Classic race Andrew a good friend of my son Matt (whisky runner) said he would win a race and dedicate it to Matt and his Grandmother. He backed up his words and won. Matt called me earlier today with the bad news. Godspeed Andrew. Prayers to you and your family.


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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: springers340dart] #523483
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Sometimes I wonder why god takes em so young..
Prayers sent.


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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: Bob_Coomer] #523484
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What a tragedy, sorry to hear of this.



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Re: More sad new...this time its a young gun... [Re: Bob_Coomer] #523485
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There is truth in "the good die young" addage.We watched him at Norwalk this year,a great young racer.Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

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