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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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John Lingenfelter dies on christmas day fron injuries and coma from racing accident. http://www.lingenfelter.com/jlstat2.asp
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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man, that seriously sux. i had heard of the accident last year but i though that he was ok by now.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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I also thought that he was going to make a recovery. That does suck.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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man what a large loss for the racing community in general. my prayers are out to his family.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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That really sucks for such an Awesome guy. He will be missed in the industry and racing. My simpathy to the family and friends.

Nate Bonham
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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What happens to LPE ??
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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This is a very sad day, his genius mind will be missed , god bless.......
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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...my condolences...
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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He did it all, to the finish line. He will be missed.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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very sad day
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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A sad day indeed. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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God rest his soul...
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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i still cant believe he was in a coma this long
this really does suck
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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Lost alot of Greats this year Rest in peace Greg and John
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 06:18 PM
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A season for living... and a season for dying...

We will miss you Big John.
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 09:35 PM
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[may you rest in peace John.. Performance will not be the same without you
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 02:36 AM
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God take you in his glory John!!
He was one of the master minds in the industry.
A very sad chrismaa time.
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeDirt
What happens to LPE ??
It will continue to run, as it has for the last year, under his family.

Last edited by Scott Turvey; Jan 4, 2004 at 10:05 PM.
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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We just lost another innovative mind....
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