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[eshorer]

I wanted to let our world of racers know of the passing of another Hardbody racer, Michael Kale, who passed away on August 26, after a tough bout of cancer.

 

Michael would make the hour plus drive once a month to Buena Park Raceway for many years, mostly racing his own scratchbuilt cars. He was an accomplished attorney who helped some of us with our legal issues, and was a super Dodgers fan who played and coached baseball. He would have been the first to tell you he was not the fastest racer out there, but his smile showed how much he loved slot car racing. He will be missed by many. 

 

Eddie

 

[Cheater]

That's Michael on the right?

[Vay Jonynas]

I wanted to let our world of racers know of the passing of another Hardbody racer, Michael Kale, who passed away on August 26....

 
Very sad. Too few of those remain.
 

[eshorer]

That's Michael on the right?

 

Yes, that's Michael on the right. That's a photo of him with Keith Tanaka (center) and Ken Dylke (left) racing a Hardbody Enduro on Team Rolling Hills, which he did a few times. 

Eddie

[Tim Neja]

That's Michael on the right?

 

Yes – with the big smile! Always had kind words to say for everyone.The only attorney I've ever known truly worth calling a friend!!

 

RIP, Mike – you are missed!

[PCH Parts Express]

The last race we both took part in was an end-of-the-season hardbody race on the Buena Park flat track. Michael made the Main. It was a good day.

 

RIP.