George Wallace - Chrysler Race Group Engineer NEEDS SOME SUPPORT!

[odcics2]

I was talking to his wife, Barb and asked if some cards, letters and photos from the wing car crowd would cheer him up.
She said, "Sure!!"   She visits him in the nursing home 4-5 times a week.  I sent him a letter with a few photos of my cars progress.  It was much appreciated.       

George Wallace
4457 Park Arroyo
Calabasas, CA  91302

(If you weren't aware, George is suffering from Parkinson's and dementia.)

George was with Chrysler from the early 60s until 1971, a little after the Race Group was disbanded
and the stock car support drastically cut.

Over the years, many of you have had a chance to listen to his stories from the "Good Old Days". 

Thanks.
   

[Ghoste]

Terrible news but thanks for the update.  I'm going to send something out right away.

[Aero426]

Done.   George is the man.

[C5X DAYTONA]

Yes,  George IS the man.   His son wrote a great story about him.   I will look for that on the web.  Great father too.     Thanks for the heads up.      Will pass along the info.

[C5X DAYTONA]

I don't know how to copy and past websites (sorry) but if you copy and past in Google the below, it's a good read about George senior from his son.

June 02, 2010
"The Bemused Smile of True Genius"
(The Clever Man is Father to the Fool)

[moparstuart]

I don't know how to copy and past websites (sorry) but if you copy and past in Google the below, it's a good read about George senior from his son.

June 02, 2010
"The Bemused Smile of True Genius"
(The Clever Man is Father to the Fool)

http://www.afoolintheforest.com/2010/06/the-clever-man-is-father-to-the-fool.html

[70Sbird]

Wow, I hadent heard that George's health was deteriorating. I have had the pleasure of talking with him and hearing his stories on a few occasions and am always awed by the things he did, and also some of the stories told ABOUT him!
Here is a pic of George and I taken in Talladega in 2004, He was always more than approachable and would tell stories as long as you cared to listen, an all-around great guy!

[odcics2]

 

[Kismgby]

Had the pleasure of sharing time with George when we all went to the Ford Museum in Michigan some years back.  He's a wealth of knowledge - not just about our cars but so much more.  He truly made my visit to the museum memorable...AND educational!   

[JWallace]

George Wallace passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016.

Further information can be found here: http://crawfordmortuary.com/book-of-memories/2484983/Wallace-George/service-details.php

[hemi68charger]

Rest in Peace George............ You were a genius and I am glad I have the fortune of meeting you and chatting about your days at Chrysler and all your racing programs...

[Dave Kanofsky]

Godspeed George, a truly understated hero, with the guts to collect data while clinging to a roll cage at 200 mph.

[Aero426]

George was a wonderful man who spent time with us sharing his stories and knowledge.   He had a memory that was unequaled and a real stickler for details.     My understanding is that his Parkinsons had left him incapacitated for some time.    I have missed him for several years already.    

When asked about George, Richard Petty said,  "That man is a walking computer."         George was a really nice guy.  

[odcics2]

I'll always cherish the memories of the times George came over to visit...

RIP, my friend. 

[tan top]

   sad news  , RIP

[Mopar Nut]

Very sad, RIP George!

[moparchris]

RIP Mr. Wallace.  There are so many things we can (or think we can) control, but time is not one of them....

[ae8i]

RIP, Mr. Wallace.

Your accomplishments with slide rule, pencil and paper rival those of stock car racing "household names", such as Petty, Isaac and Baker.

It was an honor knowing you.

[wingcarenvy]

Godspeed George, a truly understated hero, with the guts to collect data while clinging to a roll cage at 200 mph.

Couldn't have said it better myself.