Sad news

Stu Hayner · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:47 am Post subject: Sad news

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20121202/NEWS01/312020109/robert-haun-lansing-killed-orlando?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE
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Dennis Chappell · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:44 am Post subject: news

Hey Stu

Very sad news. Bought my first kart from Bobby's Dad back in the day and raced at the track with the Haun family.

Dennis

Mark Ouimet · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:10 am Post subject: Sad News

Today is a very sad day. My sympathies go out to the entire Haun family. Bobby was instrumental in our famly's love for this sport. His warm welcoming smile at East Lansing Kart Track will be missed.
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Tom Varner · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 2:16 pm Post subject: Bobby Haun

We got started at ELKT and have raced there for the last 5 years -

My son took driving lessons from Bobby when we started

We put one of his Silver Bullet Yahama engines on the podium at the

2011 Man Cup at MRP, and again this year at the Route 66 race at MRP in

Jr sportsman

We owe a lot to Bobby - we will miss him -

Arie 0uimet · Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 31

Very sad to hear this, spent many of my childhood years at ELKT with the Hauns. My thoughts and prayers go out to their family.
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Mark Goss · Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 25

RIP my dear friend. You will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Haun family.

Kim Watzke · Advertiser Joined: 09 Mar 2003 Posts: 23

Very Sad News. We as a family have alot of fond memories racing at ELKT. Bobby and his family were always the best. Our condolences go out to the entire Haun Family.

Kim, Linda & Alex Watzke

LUIS RUIBAL · Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

Our condolences to Lisa and all ELKT family.
Great guy to deal with.
Thank you for your support.

MG Tires USA.

Jim Emerson · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:30 am Post subject:

Very Sad News as a former ELKT karter.

My heart goes out to the Haun family.

-Jim Emerson

Mark Silverberg · Joined: 29 May 2010 Posts: 12

Bob was a great friend and resource not only for those who wanted to race - but also to those who just wanted to come out and enjoy karts and the track to the best of their abilities.

ELKT had a regular and abundant practice schedule and Bob was always there to welcome you and give advice when needed. He had great warmth for those who just wanted to come and have fun - regardless of speed and abilities. He always remembered that first and foremost karting is supposed to be fun.

This is a tremendous loss to the Michigan karting community.
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Jeff Myers Sr. · Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 156

tough, tough loss! been a difficult couple days. my thoughts and prayers to Lisa and the kids.

Bobby embodied what all aspiring racers wanted to be. Desire, Passion, and a love for the sport. Yet he kept at a personal level and made it FUN! And, he believed, with passion, in karting at the local level before moving on and fought to keep it. We need more people in karting like Bob Haun. Michigan kart racers realize that a road to success is through East Lansing. That is a credit to the entire Haun family. But Bob, was the heart of the track.

Thanks to Bob, Jeff Jr. has tasted some success. Bob built our first 2-cycle engines, a rocket! We bought our first NEW kart from Bob. Bob gave Jr his first driving lessons - and more. We only raced at ELKT for a few years, but were looking forward to return and visit - he last said our pit spot was always there for us.... Always supported Jr and my family - Kristy started singing National Anthems at East Lansing. Had some GREAT times - I wish I knew you were at PRI.

Thanks Bob! Going to miss you...

Long Live the Silver Bullet!

William French · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 2:58 pm Post subject: Bobby

Saturday will certainly be a tough day. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lisa, the kids and the entire Haun family. Bobby was so good at providing a club that really understood what karting is supposed to be about! He kept it simple....Fun! He will be missed greatly. Godspeed my friend and long live the Silver Bullet.

Tom Barth · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:47 pm Post subject:

Very sorry to hear about Bob.
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Rod Myers · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:53 pm Post subject: Still in Shock

Saddest news I've had in a long time. I will really miss him. My prayers go out to his wonderful family.

From a selfish standpoint, I was looking to having my kids attend his racing school this summer.

Crying or Very sad