More sad new...this time its a young gun...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Andrew's family and friends.

No word on a funeral yet. Andrew wanted to be an organ donor so his body is still at the hospital while they take care of that. Generous and a class A person to the end.

So sorry to hear this. May GOD bless his family.

This one has hit me really hard..

From NRP website 11/13/09......

Andrew Dombroski Update
November 13, 2009

We have some preliminary information concerning Andrew. Due to the fact that he chose to be an organ donor, he has not yet left the hospital. Andrew’s grandfather, “Mouse”, said there were as yet no plans for a funeral, but possibly a ceremony after the fact. As most of you are aware, Mouse spent almost every weekend at the track with Andrew. For those who wish to forward your condolences, we have two addresses to consider.

Andrew’s mother - 279 Hillsdale Circle Wadsworth OH 44281-1086

Andrew’s grandfather - 389 High St. Wadsworth, Ohio 44281

I still can't believe that he's gone! He was such a nice guy and a good racer! I've raced against him and announced for him! He would race at Summit Motorsports Park on Wednesday's in anything that he could get his hands on, Saturday's in his Grandpa's GTX, and Sunday's at Dragway 42 with the GTX. He truely loved racing and being at the track! If Andrew was in front of you or behind you in the lanes you knew that you would have to try and saw the Christmas tree down as he would be on his game! I'm going to miss you buddy! Until we meet again at the dragstrip in the sky!

All Racer Barney Barnhart and BullDog Graphics are helping out Andrews family by selling delcals. Here is the information.

In memory of the late Andrew "Drew" Dombroski I am putting a "Decal" together for all of us to remember him and the sport that he loved so much. With the help from Bull Dog who is feverishly trying to put them together for me. I will be selling the decals for $20.00 per pair. You can pay more if you like. 100% of the money will go to Drew's family to help off set their bills. There will only be 500 of these and you can take the two, one or none for your $20.00 contribution.
Drew at only 20 years young had touched many, many life's and all have been in a positive way and that is incredible to say the least. Drew loved to be at the race track and around racers. It was his life and it was what meant the most to him. I for one believe if Drew would have stayed with us he would have became one of the "elite" racers of his time. He already was a track champion at only 20 years young and had won many races. There are people that race for many years that never accomplish what Drew did in his shout career. Again please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers through these ruff times. And remember; Drew was a champion, a believer, fun loving and most of all a friend who will now watch over us. You can send you check or money orders to me and I guarantee your decals as soon as I get them.
God speed my friend!
Barney & Penny Barnhart
129 Seville Rd.
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281

For those of you who don't know Barney, I'll vouch for him. He's a great guy for doing this.

For those interested...from Barney again...

There will be a get together for Drew Tuesday the 17th at the Wadsworth Eagles. It will be from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.
The address is 9953 Rittman Rd., Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Dress code is "Drag Race" Lets make Drew proud and show up for this memorial!
You can see me for decal payment there if you wish.

Ron I will be there and see you for a decal and make a much needed donation.This one hits close to home as I have been watching them race that car for years.This is a time we need to come together and pitch in to help the family with the bills.
Gus

Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrew and the Dombroski family as they go through this difficult time. Godspeed Andrew

Donny & Dianna Johnson
Buckeye Brawler Racing

So sorry for all who knew him. He sounds like the kind of racer I would have liked to known.
Peace to his family and friends

Wow what a shock Melissa was telling us about Drew. Our prayers go out to his family too. He was a close friend of Melissa's just like a few other racers. Picture of Melissa and Andrew Halloween Classic few years ago attached. Second close racer friend that young she has lost in one year. The other one was only 18 yrs old. Makes me want to hug her and Chasity a lot more these days. I'm so thankful to have two such wonderful daughters that have made some many close racer friends over the years. They are all good young men and women. RIP Andrew from the Kwast family.

Akron Beacon Journal 11/15/09
Andrew J. Dombroski, 20, of Wadsworth passed away after a sudden illness Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

He was born February 1, 1989. Andrew was a life long resident of Wadsworth, and attended Wadsworth High School.

He is survived by his mother, Heather Dombroski; brother, Colin Landals; grandfather, Denny Dombroski; great aunt, Penny VanDuzer; aunt and uncle, Tawnya and Brian Simonds; cousin, Brandon Dombroski; grandparents, Jenny and Butch Bittner of Pittsburg; father, Jason Shelly; grandparents, Tim and Carol Shelly; grandmother, Linda Shelly; brother and sister, Stacey and Dillon Shelly; uncle, Brad Shelly; special friends, Marc Landals, Randy Biddle Jr., Cori Alfman, Barney Barnhart, and his whole racing family.

Andrew was an avid drag racer who practically grew up on the drag strip. Andrew's racing accomplishments include; 2005 Rookie of the Year at Dragway 42, 2005 and 2007 Iron Man Classic Champion at Dragway 42, 2006 Sport Compact Champ at Norwalk Raceway, 2007 Wed Night Grand Champ at Norwalk Raceway, 2007 Oldsmobile Nationals 1st Place, 2009 Wind It Tight Track Champion at Dragway 42, and 2009 Halloween Thing No Box Champ, plus many more.

The family will receive friends 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wadsworth Eagles, 9953 Rittman Rd., Wadsworth, where a celebration of Andrew's life will be held at 7 p.m. Eulogy by Mike Imhoff from God Speed Ministry. Please dress like a day at the races, and snacks and beverages will be provided for friends and family.

In true fashion to Andrew's generosity, he was an organ donor- his spirit will forever live on. Please make memorial donations to the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, to help with final expenses, or to Denny Dombroski. Hilliard-Rospert, (330-334-1501) www.HilliardRospert.com

I attended the HUGE gathering tonight and I must say I cant remember see such a huge gathering of drag racers away from the track.
The amount of trophies this young champion had collected was staggering to say the least.He had been a champion in almost every kind of car he competed in.It was very humbling to see so much success from young racer in a career that was cut way to short.The drag racing world has been cheated out of a great future talent
RIP Drew
Gus