racing with a fellow named "Harry" Harrison James. He drove the number 40 ususally and went by HRJ40, has passed away. Here is the information as I recieved it. We will miss you brother!

From Dave Porter - (race info below)

Dear Drivers,

HRJ (also known as HRJ40, "Harry", Harrison James) was a man who raced with N4Nites and others for many years. I received news, and it saddens to me to hear, that the veteran N4Nites driver died yesterday after his battle with cancer.

Harry's personality shined though the speakers each week as many raced side by side with him from the early days of N4Nites to just a couple years ago.

Last year, Harry joined us for a few races. Memories of "the old times" were re lived and it was fun having him rejoin us.

In 2007, Harry took home his last win at Atlanta in one of our pickup races although he was always a front runner. Harry drove the #40 car and was one of the "good guys" on the track. Clean racing was in his blood but even the best of drivers have a few 'memorable moments" that stand out from the rest.

Sept, 07 Harrison experienced one of those "exciting moments" with us at New Hampshire Motor speedway. We had a 17 car field for this race. Harry placed 6th after leading the most laps, only to be involved in a massive last-lap accident that mirrored a finish reminiscent of Nascar driver Carl Edwards at Talladega a couple weeks ago.
Harrison Flipped and skidded across the finish line at Atlanta, finishing 6th.

During an Atlanta race (2006) at N4Nites, he and I got knocked around a bit while front running. Later that night - he took the time to send me a personal e-mail apologizing for the contact even though he apologized over the air. A very considerate and compassionate driver he was, and we were fortunate to have him race with all of us.

Harrison James loved Lowes and was a wizard there - he was a regular pole winner at this track and most didn't even try to challenge him for the pole because he was "just that fast".

In 2004 we (Harrison, myself, Viper8 (Noel), and Matt Domique (Rousch7)) took 1st place for BEST TEAM. This was a total (full year) achievement award and without Harrison leading our team, we would have never accomplished that award. Back then, we practiced both on and off the track.

Harrison also had a passion for hunting and the outdoors, but he thirsted for Sim racing each week without fail.

As a friend of N4Nites, he will be missed by many. As a sim driver, he will be missed by all those in the racing community. And, as family man, he will be missed the most.

God Speed HRJ - thanks for all your help - the setups - the fun you gave us - and the camaraderie that you brought to the N4Nites Racing League and our sim racing community.

HRJ's driver page linked to his records: http://www.ypdesign.com/n4nites/drivers/40.htm

For Anyone on this mailing list that would like to attend.

This is an open invitation to honor Harrision James (HRJ40) for a tribute race we will hold May 22nd. Harrison had a passion for LOWES Motor Speedway and this was his favorite track. Pease join us in celebrating Harry for a race in his memory.


Practice 8:00 PM EST
Qualify 9:00 PM EST
Happy Hour 9:05 PM EST
Race 9:15 PM EST

SS.net COT Mod
Open Setups
Fixed Weather 70 clear
Race Length 30% - 35%
Tire Wear 3X
Track: LOWES ALL STAR. It will be posted on our website for download next week.

Who: The N4Nites Racing League. Our website has moved.
New Location: www.n4nites.com

This will be an Exibition Race Only in place of our regularly scheduled event.

Race Server Login Info
Primary
IP 76.103.123.187
P/W: none Back Up
IP: 76.121.95.149
P/W: none

Ventrilo Login Info
IP: 72.26.198.10
Port: 3975
P/W: n4nites (all lowercase)

Auxiliary Teamspeak Login Info
Primary
IP 76.103.123.187
P/W: none Back Up
IP: 98.247.164.229
P/W: hotwheels (all lowercase)
It would be helpful to RSVP this race so I can expand bandwidth as needed. Contact Dave Porter at
speedproteam@yahoo.com

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2006/2007 Winter Late Model Series Champ
2007 *MORE* Whelen Modified Series Champ
2007/2008 Winter Late Model Series Champ