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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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A very good friend of mine past away today. He was found in his bed this morning. He was known on here as Nitrous_Junkie_SVT. His real name was Landon Leonard. He will be badly missed by a lot of people. He has been trying to get his car ready for pinks all out next week. He was still lacking a few parts. Hope fully we can get it together in time to race it in his memory. Then his parents will be able to sell it if they wish to help pay some of the funeral bills. Our hopes and prayers are out to his family.
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I'm sorry to hear that. Prayers to him, his family and friends.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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I didn't know him, but I saw him post on here frequently. That is very shocking and I'm sorry to hear it. Do you know what happened? How old was he? My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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RIP Landon
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Thats bad news. RIP
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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I definitely remember seeing a few of his posts. Thats sad.. Thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
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Landon was a great guy. We were not close but I saw him often. He was very nice and friendly, always holding a beer with a big *** grin on his face. RIP Landon.

3 people I know have lost there lives this week. I'm at a lose for words.
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landon was a great guy, just sitting here thinking some of the wild stories we had about jenkins ferry brought a smile to my face, R I P ole buddy
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Sorry to hear that man. My prayers are with you and his family. I think it's a great thing you guys are doing by getting his car ready and racing for him in the Pinks All Out. I hope to see the car on the show this fall. Good luck.
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man sorry to hear.
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Im sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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He was 23 years old. They are going to do an autospy monday. So we can find out.
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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God speed Landon Leonard ! A fellow racer .
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Sorry to hear, RIP.

I have seen him a few times out at the Races..like said above, the guy always had a grin on his face..always happy and having a good time.
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I didn't know him... but it's always sad to see a fellow leave... especially at only 23.


RIP -Landon Leonard
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My heart and prayers go out to everyone. Represent and remember to live like its your last day. Much love and good racing!!!
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Always sad to hear of anyone passing away , especially when they are so young.
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thanks to alot of help from his friends and family, landons car made it down to pinks this weekend. Landons car ran a 11.5 today. i think he would be proud of it. I didnt know landon that well either just from the races and he seemed like an impressive guy. RIP LCL
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