WHAZZUP Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Just recieved word that Charlotte Newton, every racers friend and ally has just passed away. No one ever cared or did more for the racing community than she. All of our prayers should go out for her last great journey and her husband Ralph and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerjim2 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Charlotte has not passed away. She is in a hospis( SP) center in San Antonio according to her husband Ralph she is not expected to live through the night. Charlotte did a lot of good, for the San Antonio racing community, through the F.A.S.C.A.R. orgination. Charlotte always looked to the children at the track as future racers and raised money for the drivers through 50/ 50 ticket sales, Raffles, and any other way she could as long as she was able. Guy's your prayers are needed she did alot for us..... Jim Creech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer82 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Charlotte was the nices lady at the track she was always smiling,and i remember one time we took the car to a fascar event on Bandera rd. she ask if we would do some burn outs for the people there and we did and i think she liked it as much as i did and the people who came out that day did.our prayers go out to her entire family.Dwayne Markgraf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I got a call from Paul Lozano around 7:30P - from the hospital. He said Charlotte had just passed away. I'm not sure why we're hearing conflicting stories, but the racing community has lost one of its most dedicated race fans. As Jim said, she did a whole lot for the SAS racers. It's somewhat ironic that she passed away so close to the Daytona 500. She put together the Daytona Watch Parties in San Antonio for many years. I offer my sincerest condolences to Ralph and the rest of the family. I'll let y'all know when I hear more about the arrangements, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Charlotte was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. she always had a smile on and was always willing to go out of her way to talk to folks. definitely one of the kindest people i have ever had the pleasure to meet. our prayers go out to her family and she will forever be in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 this is very sad to hear, when I raced @ SAS Charlotte came over after each and every race night to thank us for coming out to race and wish us a safe trip home. She was always one of the things I thought of when it came to racing there. My thoughts and prayers are with Ralph and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racecar25 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 truley sad news. i always bought programs and 50/50 tickets from her. my prayers are with the entire family! calvin hadden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Good-Bye, Charlotte. You will be missed. Prayers for her Family.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dot Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 She is looking over Kevin for us now. I remember the first time her and Kevin where talking at a Fascar meeting they had a lot of fun talking. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband Ralph and family. God Bless, Richard & Dorothy Suberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 This is sad to hear. She will be sorely missed but we know she is in a far better place now. Condolences to the family and friends, (Charlotte had a bunch of friends, everyone loved her). God Speed, Mel Krauss & Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilTPS Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 A sympathy note to Ralph Newton. Your departed wife was a good woman and a wonderful person who volunteered her talents to help automobile racing. I am proud to have known her. RIP - Charlotte Newton. Neil Upchurch Race & Administrative Director Texas Pro Sedans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Definitive Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Good bye Charlotte.I had already been missing you and Ralph on our trips to the races.I will always hold many good memories though.The freezing October night in Corpus,the blisters we got from the 105 degree sun at TWS,and the five trips to the....well you remember...as we sat for 6 hours trying to leave TMS.I guess you'll be able to have a "tail wagging"good time at all of the races free of charge now. Sorry Ralph....your friend always...Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Rest in peace Charlotte, May God bless you and keep you. Our prayers for Ralph and family. May God keep you in his bosom during this time of sorrow. Charlotte was a true friend to the racers and fans. I miss her. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingaces Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 VERY VERY SAD NEWS TO THE RACING FAMILY, THIS IS TRULY A SAD LOSS. WAS WAS A GREAT WOMAN, AND A STRONG FIGHTER. ALONG WITH MISS BALZER THESE WOMEN DID SOO MUCH FOR RACING, ALOT MORE THAN PEOPLE WILL EVER KNOW. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, THIS LOSS WILL BE FELT ALL AROUND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I began digging through my old pictures, and I found this picture of Charlotte taken in March 2004. She wanted to ride in the Richard Petty replica car that was putting on a display at SAS. When Tom fired up that Dodge Hemi, Charlotte was grinning from ear-to-ear. And she had a blast riding around the track for a few laps. Yes, we will miss you, Charlotte - lots of great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingaces Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 EVEN AT HER WEAKEST SHE WAS STILL A STRONG WOMAN, I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT SMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishracer Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 My greatest condolences to Ralph. Charlotte is now with my mother Mary starting a new Fascar chapter. We will greatly miss her. Mike Balzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barker Racing7 Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Sorry to hear about Charlotte's death. She was a nice lady and had a great passion for racing. Our condolences to Ralph and family. Love, Barker Racing Robert, Stephanie, Megan and Bradley Barker David and Mecy Barker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHAZZUP Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Ralph Newton wishes to inform all that a memorial service will be held for Charlotte on Friday, the 22nd of FEB at Oak Hills Funeral Home at 11 AM. Oak Hills is located at 8332 Fredricksburg Rd. Let's all come and celebrate the life of this wonderful lady who has touched so many in our racing community and never, to my knowledge, ever met anyone she didn't like. See you there!! Bob & Lucille Hager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 It saddens my heart to hear of the loss of Charlotte. I really enjoyed laughing with her & Ralph. My deepest sympathy to Ralph & family. Charlotte really loved the racers. Mona Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I just spoke with Ralph for quite a while, and I mentioned that many of you had written condolence notes on TSZ. He hasn't had time to read them yet, but he hopes to pay TSZ a visit soon. In the meantime, he asked me to thank everyone for their phones calls, messages, etc. He knows that Charlotte had lots of racing friends. He said that she never let anyone talk bad about "her drivers." Ralph also mentioned that he often lost Charlotte in the pits after the races because she had to stop by every race car to thank each driver for racing at SAS and wish each one a safe trip home. We also talked about the picture that I had posted on TSZ. Ralph reminded me of Charlotte's comment after the car came back into the pits. She said, very loudly so everyone could hear, "Hell, that was better than sex!" What can I say? That was the Charlotte all of us knew! At her request, Charlotte is being cremated. Ralph plans to spread her ashes over two places that were very special to her - Daisy State Park in Arkansas and in Alaska - said she always wanted to go back to both places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 that is the one thing that was always great about sas was charlotte coming by the pits after the race to say thanks for coming out. no matter what happened on the track that night, it was all good when we left cause charlotte came by to talk and say thanks. she was a real asset to the track, really made the people feel welcome. debbie and charlotte are a lot alike in that sense. debbie would also come by the pits and chat for a while before the races started. so it was debbie before and charlotte after. you always felt welcome at the track, no matter how the car was running or how the officials pissed you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks, Danny, for your kind words. Now when y'all come out to THR, you'll be just as welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 thanks debbie, and we plan to be there this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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