It's been awhile since I've been on here and this is very sad news. My heart goes out to his family. Rick was very good to me, he treated me like a friend the first time I walked in his shop and I was just a kid off the street. He helped me locate parts (my engine block) when I didn't know where to look. He made room for a small time buick customer among many big time racers in a very busy shop. For those who didn't know him this is a big loss to the local community. I will think of him when launching off behind the engine he built. 58 is very young and I am thankful to have met him.