R.I.P.

[mikeamerica84]

During the down time here om the site prior to Bathurst a couple of American racers passed away. 

Gordon Johncock, 89 years old.  Two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and a Michigan native like myself.  I dirt tracker who made it up the ladder the old way (1960s/1970s).

https://www.indycar.com/news/2026/09/09-28-johncock-obit-ic

Leon "Jigger" Sirois, 91 years old.  You just have to read the link below to understand where he stood in the folklore of the Indianapolis 500.  15 minutes of fame that resulted in somewhat of a legend.

https://www.indycar.com/news/2026/09/09-24-jigger-obit-ic

Enjoy.

Rest in peace racers.  Rest in peace.