Though probably not as well know as some of the others we have recently lost, it looks like we will be losing another one soon.



From Irwindale Dragstrip's FB page:

am sad to announce that Big Willie Robinson, King of the Street Racers, has been transferred to hospice care following a double amputation of his legs. The doctors are giving him 3-4 weeks to live. He can have visitors right now, but that may change.

His last wishes are to be buried with his wife Tomiko. I have been informed that the International Brotherhood of Street Racers will be taking donations to prepare for this, and Sheriff Bill has offered to pay the difference.

Cards and letters can be sent:


Attention: Big Willie Robinson

c/o Sharon Care Center

8167 W. 3rd. St.

Los Angeles, CA 90048


For those who don;t know who he is, here is a link to a short article.

'BIG' WILLIE ROBINSON AND THE "BROTHERHOOD OF STREET RACERS" - a set on Flickr


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