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In memory of Scott Brayton
1959-1996
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"Scott and I were great pals besides being
competitors. We just had a great time together last night (at
the Old Timers Club). I wish we could turn back the clock, but
we can't."
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Arie Luyendyk
"Today we lost a great friend. He was
a great husband, a great father and a great competitor. Our
heartfelt sympathy is with Becky and Carly, with Lee and Jean,
his mother and father. Words just can't describe just how I
feel right now. We will be praying for the family. God bless
us all because I'm sure Scott's with God now.
"Scottie just loved this place. He loved running fast here.
He loved the competition. He was so proud of the fact that he
had the pole. He really worked for that pole. That was a gutsy
thing he did Saturday. I've just lost a great friend. It goes
way beyond any words you can say. He died doing what he loved,
I guess. And if I know Scott, right now he's probably telling
God a joke."
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John Menard
"On behalf of the Speedway and the Speedway
family, we're very saddened by Scott's death. He has been a
great ambassador to the sport. His family is one that has put
their entire heart and soul into automobile racing. There's
so much love in that family. They're so loved by the racing
community. My heart goes out to Team Menard for what they must
be feeling at this time.
"Scott, earlier in the month, expressed to me on a couple
of occasions how much he loved his two girls, Becky (Scott's
wife) and his daughter Carly. We're going to miss Scott. He
died doing what he loved--going fast at the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway."
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Tony George
"The Indy Car community will grieve
over the loss of one of its great personalities. In the midst
of all that is going on, there is little doubt that it all gets
put into perspective quickly when something like this happens.
He was so special, such a nice person. It always hurts when
a race car driver is killed, and there is no way a death in
the racing family can be handled easily.
"This one hurts badly. God bless you, Scott and thanks
for your friendship."
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Ned Wicker - IndyCar
Racing Magazine
"The loss of Scott Brayton today is
felt not only by the Indy Car community, but the motorsports
community as a whole.
"From IndyCar, both CART and IRL, to F1, to NASCAR, to
Sprints, Midgets, SuperTrucks, IMSA, and to the racers and fans
at the local tracks across the country and the World. Yes, Ned,
this one does hurt badly.
"Having never met Scott Brayton, I cannot tell you what
a great man he was. But I can say that I liked what I saw of
him on TV, like many of you have seen him.
"This is truly a sad day for us all. We won't forget you,
Scott!"
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Jim DeFord - SpeedCenter
"Everyone in the IndyCar community is
devastated by the tragic loss of Scott Brayton. We extend our
sympathy and support to Scott's family and his many friends.
He was true competitor who will be greatly missed."
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Andrew Craig - CART President
and CEO
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