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Grand Champion Poster
Posted 31 March 2020 - 11:05 PM
Just got word today that long time Chicago area slot racer, and a good friend, Jack Beers is in hospice.
In addition to being a very competitive racer, Jack painted world-class concours bodies.
I will post updates on his condition as I receive them. Please take a minute to send prayers for Jack and his family.
Posting Leader
Posted 01 April 2020 - 08:04 AM
Jack's a good guy. Done a lot of racing with him. He was my partner in the first Chicagoland Enduro. We were team Shadow, and unfortunately didn't finish due to the Toytech body disintegrating. But it was fun.
I have a Jack Beers Lola T70 body, with interior. Never used it. Never will. One of my keepsakes.
Headmaster of the asylum
Posted 01 April 2020 - 09:14 AM
Jack is a great and talented guy!
So sorry to hear this news.
Praying that his ultimate journey, one we all will take, is both peaceful and painless.
Gregory Wells
Never forget that first place goes to the racer with the MOST laps, not the racer with the FASTEST lap
Grand Champion Poster
Posted 01 April 2020 - 11:39 AM
Sad news.
I had heard Jack was having respiratory related issues for the last few years.
He had faded out of 1/24, to concentrate on Harley riding with his wife, Diane.
He was pretty proud that John Mellencamp had written a song about him and his wife. LOL.
He then migrated into a bit of 1/32 club racing, I think mostly to be with his good buddy, Ken Swanson.
I was out in his neck of the woods about a year-and-a-half ago, and I did happen to spot Jack on the road, wearing his nice Harley jacket, tooling around on a three-wheeler.
I found out through his other good friend, Denny Moscatelli, that he physically couldn't handle a two-wheeler.anymore.
I think that it's great like another friend of his, Sano Dave, he did whatever he could, to enjoy himself.
Mike Swiss
Inventor of the Low CG guide flag 4/20/18
IRRA® Components Committee Chairman
Five-time USRA National Champion (two G7, one G27, two G7 Senior)
Two-time G7 World Champion (1988, 1990), eight G7 main appearances
Eight-time G7 King track single lap world record holder
17B West Ogden Ave., Westmont, IL 60559, (708) 203-8003, mikeswiss86@hotmail.com (also my PayPal address)
Note: Send all USPS packages and mail to: 692 Citadel Drive, Westmont, Illinois 60559
Grand Champion Poster
Posted 01 April 2020 - 01:11 PM
Below is some of Jack's handiwork.
While known as a body painter, Jack is a solid chassis builder also.
Some of his vintage Jail Door chassis work is real nice.
Mike Swiss
Inventor of the Low CG guide flag 4/20/18
IRRA® Components Committee Chairman
Five-time USRA National Champion (two G7, one G27, two G7 Senior)
Two-time G7 World Champion (1988, 1990), eight G7 main appearances
Eight-time G7 King track single lap world record holder
17B West Ogden Ave., Westmont, IL 60559, (708) 203-8003, mikeswiss86@hotmail.com (also my PayPal address)
Note: Send all USPS packages and mail to: 692 Citadel Drive, Westmont, Illinois 60559
Grand Champion Poster
Posted 01 April 2020 - 06:13 PM
Jack won concours at one of the famous Rod & Custom GT coupe races.
Anthony 'Tonyp' Przybylowicz
5/28/50-12/20/21
Requiescat in Pace
Grand Champion Poster
Posted 02 April 2020 - 04:29 PM
From Ken Swanson-
"My heart is breaking this morning. Just received word that my dear friend Jack Beers passed away last night. Jack and I met racing slot cars over 35 years ago. Almost immediately we became good friends. Over the years we shared so many good times. Slot racing, RC racing, motorcycling, or just hanging out. I have a wealth of memories from our many adventures together. Rest easy buddy. I’ll see you on the flip side. Love you man."
Checkered Flag in Hand
Posted 04 April 2020 - 03:35 PM
Jack was a great guy. I really enjoyed being around him. I know he will be greatly missed by many.
RIP, Jack!
