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[Cheater]

It was with infinite sadness that I learned today Shirley Harrington has passed away after a few weeks in hospice care.

 

Shirley and Steve Harrington operated Raceworld Speedway Slotcars in LaGrange, GA, for a number of years, exactly how long I do not know. I do know I raced there many times and later promoted SERRA series events there as well. We always had a great time and good racing at Raceworld.

Shirley was one of the best race directors I've ever known. Tough but fair, which is the perfect combination.

 

After Raceworld closed, rather than dumping their inventory or stuffing it in a storage unit to gather dust, Steve and Shirley traveled for years to several home and public raceways to be a parts source for the attending racers. That's how much they loved the slot racing hobby.

My sincere condolences to Steve, their son Chad, and all of the other members of the extended Harrington clan.

[Speedy]

My sincere condolences to Steve, Chad, and family. Shirley was a very nice lady and a great host to all the racers.

[Danny Zona]

She was my favorite race director.

I always loved joking with her. She was a lot of fun.

My condolences to Steve, Chad, and family.

RIP.

[Pablo]

Thanks, Greg; perfectly written.

 

The door to heaven was wide open for Shirley. Heart of gold and sharp as a tack. 

 

River of tears from my heart today.

[Eddie Fleming]

Let me add my condolences to Steve, Chad, and her family. 

 

She and Steve would always bring the store to Heart of Dixie raceway. She was always friendly and helpful. 

 

Another member of our slot car hobby that will be missed.

 

RIP, Shirley.

[Jay Guard]

I knew Shirley quite well and she will be missed by all that had the good fortune to know her.  

 

RIP, Shirley!

[Kim Lander]

Sorry to hear such sad news.

[Tim Neja]

RIP, Shirley.

 

So sad to see another of our compatriots go. Prayers for you and your family! 

[Cheater]

Red Valantine sent along this info about Shirley's service.

"Her funeral will be Sunday, June 2, at Higgins Mortuary, 506 Hill Street, LaGrange, Georgia 30241.

 

Visitation will be between 1 and 3 PM and the service starts at 3 PM."

[Silver Fox]

This is Shirley's obituary.
 
Shirley Barnes Harrington

[Cheater]

Thanks for posting this link, Steve.

You and the entire Harrington family are in my prayers and thoughts and I know I am not alone in that.

[Pablo]

I have been crying hard for two days now.

 

Slot cars is about the people. Always has been and always will be.  

[Silver Fox]

Thanks all the prayers and support of all of the slot car racers that we had met and been associated with in the past.
This is a hard time for me but with God's help, my church family, and the support of the slot racer family, I will be okay. Maybe in months to come I will be back to doing some racing myself.

Shirley and I had Raceworld from 2002 to 2012.