GEOF PEABODY says:

Sad Sam drove for Charlie Wagoner in the early 70zzz , NASCAR Grand National Late Model #47.
I was one of the pit crew members , typically called ‘hippie’.
Sam , a big , indegenous man could baret fit inside the car , a ’71 Torino , but we stuffed him in , and lookout , he made it all too much fun.
The only time we ‘placed’was 3rd at a dirt track in central California that was owned by ‘Blackie’ , a real character.
One race at Ontario international Speedway , AJ Foyt was passing him on the front straight and gave him a ‘Bump’ just to let him know who is ‘The King , the Boss’ so the damage was a ‘autograph’ from Foyt , acknowledgement of Sam’s validity on the track.
We did a complete NASCAR West Coast Tour and ‘finished’ each of the races.
Finishing is bragging rights.
Sam was quite a mechanic on everything small to giant.
He was a amazing body and paint expert.
His heart of love was as huge as he was , 6’6 250# maybe 300???
Always would give you the shirt off his back.
Much more to share , but this venue may not go anywhere , so , if it does , feel free to contact me.
916.644.0991
Peace be with you and your family.
God surround you and your family with 12 Angels from the Armies of Heaven 😇 😇😇 😇😇 😇😇 😇😇 😇😇 😇