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Old 12-29-2009, 09:17 AM
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Default Jim Harrington Passes Away God Bless...

I was told Jim "Happy" Harrington passed away early this morning...

God Speed Shoe, I'll never forget you my friend ... R.I.P
Old 12-29-2009, 10:23 AM
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My condolences to Jim and his family.
Old 12-29-2009, 11:23 AM
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Oh that is terrible. Sorry to hear
Old 12-29-2009, 11:46 AM
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RIP Jim..
Old 12-29-2009, 11:50 AM
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Godspeed "HAPPY", you will be missed, both on and off the track.
Old 12-29-2009, 11:53 AM
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Jim was a super guy, this news is very sad.
Old 12-29-2009, 11:58 AM
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Wow,Sorry to hear about Jim Didn't he have a drag race school at e-town awhile back,Kind of a tall guy,dark hair I think.
Old 12-29-2009, 01:00 PM
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I attended Jim's school in April of 2009 at Atco. He was a super nice guy and it was a good experience. He will truly be missed. We share our sincere condolences with Jim's family, friends and the racing community

Dave and Vivian



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Very sad to hear, R.I.P. Jim
Old 12-29-2009, 01:18 PM
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I saw the most-recent update earlier this morning, in the 'other' thread, before leaving the house to mow a few lawns, and I was thinking about his ordeal

Old 12-29-2009, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jpee
I was told Jim "Happy" Harrington passed away early this morning...

God Speed Shoe, I'll never forget you my friend ... R.I.P


Truly, "one of a kind" .... And also what Farley said: Heaven has one bad-*** race team

Miss ya already, Jim ..... R.I.P.
Old 12-29-2009, 06:47 PM
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Default Very Sad!

I wanted to attend his school this coming year. RIP Jim! My deepest sympathy to his family.

http://jimharringtonsdragracingschool.com/
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(hopefully this photo of Jim H 'transfered'....it's his stocker, from 6-2007, at E-town Natl's)




arrrgh! try this link....

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...&id=1121695604

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Old 12-30-2009, 01:26 AM
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RIP Jim, you will be dearly missed
Old 12-30-2009, 01:26 AM
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Very sad to hear . May he rest in peace...
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Another one of the good guys gone...
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Originally Posted by RacerX70CC

Another one of the good guys gone...


My prayers go out to the Harrington family. Damn good racer and a heck of a nice guy

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