Updated *** Statement regarding DREW LIPPOLT

I'm not even sure where to start.
Just the Subject Line is difficult to write.

My good friend and Team mate Drew Lippolt died today at Oak Hill Raceway...

He suffered severe injuries due to a nasty high side in Turn 4.

The Lippolt family as well as the RELIC RACING family would like to thank Marcus McBain and Chris Kutalek for being there and attempting to administer CPR. Drew died doing what he loved to do and I know in my heart that having Marcus and Chris there helped ease the pain as he left us.

He is survived by his wife Sachi. At this time the family is trying console one another.

I have been fortunate enough to race with Drew for the last year and I would like to say that Drew was an excellent rider as well as an outstanding individual.

Questions regarding contact for the family may be addressed to me directly via email or P.M.

The details regarding arrangements will be shared later...

I know it is early but I would also like to ask for some help regarding his belongings... They are still at Oak Hill and as soon as I find out what the family wants to do with them I will need some help picking them up and getting them moved.

here is a picture of Drew... click here

I just got off the phone with Sachi... She says Thank You very much. She was speachless when I told here how many people have contacted me and were expressing their condolances. Sahci had only attended one event last year @ TWS and did not enfoy coming to events. She knew that Drew had a passion for racing and acutally thanked me for helping him get that passion back after taking some time off... She is not bitter about what he did and recogninzed that Racing was part of what made him who he was.

She is busy coordinating the arrangements and says the funeral will probably be on Wens or Thurs.

I have recently learned that Drew did not have a will nor did he carry Life Insurance. He and Sachi were very young and she will be facing some very hard times. I will be attempting to set up a memorial fund. I'm not sure how to do that so if someone has some ideas please contact me...

RIP and God Speed.

Whatever you need Brother, I'm there.

Please express Condolences from myself and my family.

David

Jason,

I might have to go to Dallas one day this week, probably Wednesday, and will be more than willing to do whatever is necessary. I'll have the big truck so room isn't an issue, just let me know.

Retract that, if you need me to go up there, you got me Brother. Take that off your list, it's taken care of.

There were laughs smiles and alot of fun, until this totally misfortunate incident happened. Drew seemed like a very very nice cat. Prayers and wishes out to all that were close to him.....


GODSPEED

Rest in peace Drew.

This is a very sad event and I'd rather not have to make this post, but let's remember that there are many worse ways to leave this life.

-Jesse

Its sad to here any of the cmra members to leave us.
I didn't know Drew but my condolences to his family and friends. GOD SPEED DREW and prayers to his family

Ditto what Larry said, Drew was set up next to us and we all were having a fun day telling stories and turning laps.

My condolences as well.

Cheers to the memory of one of our own.

BD

Terrible news. So sorry to hear Jason. Condolences to his family and you. Godspeed.

Condolences to family and friends!!! So sorry for this tragedy!!!

DREW, back it into the pearly gates brother!!! I'll be right behind you when the big man chooses the time...

Godspeed my brother.....wish to leave this plane having fun or doing what I enjoy....J hit me up if u need anything.

Very sad news...
Godspeed.You are in my prayers.