The Jalopy Journal

Dyce51 · 12-29-2009, 02:24 PM

Long time Drag racer (gasser and Jet powered Funny Cars Sonic Thunder) Lou Sattelmaier passed away Monday Dec. 28, 2009. He was 74.

RIP Lou you will be missed....

Johnny Gee · 12-29-2009, 02:35 PM

Lou you maybe gone but your spirit lives on.

**deucegasser** · 12-29-2009, 04:01 PM

Sweetest lookin deuce coupe on the planet. The green with gold trim would knock your eyes out in person. Thanks Lou

Rich Venza · 12-29-2009, 04:23 PM

I spoke with Lou many times at the US Nationals in the late 60's. He always wanted me to make a fiberglass '32 shell to lighten up his car.
R.I.P. old friend.

**bubba67** · 12-29-2009, 04:54 PM

R.I.P Lou

**fab32** · 12-29-2009, 05:17 PM

I've seen that '32 run a few times at Indy. It was a super clean car and always ran strong. My condolences to his family and friends.

Frank

Boss Hydro · 12-29-2009, 07:55 PM

Wow...what a shock. I didn't realize Lou was in his 70's. I had the pleasure of racing him in the early 90's at one of the Indy nostalgia shows.... R.I.P. my friend.

Rocky

plymouth1952 · 12-29-2009, 08:00 PM

Lou have a safe trip back home much respects

dogcatcher33 · 12-29-2009, 08:12 PM

I knew Lou well when I worked for Crane Cams back in the 70's, Great guy, always had time to talk to the people.
bob urban

**hudsoncustom** · 12-29-2009, 08:56 PM

godspeed Lou.

Dyce51 · 12-29-2009, 09:23 PM

Powered by a million dollar J-60 Pratt Whitney engine capable of 6,000 pounds of thrust, Lou Sattelmaier's 1989 Ford Probe funny car can cover the 1/4-mile in 5.879 seconds, reaching a speed of 270.27mph (434.96kmh). The downside is it only gets .005 miles per gallon (approximately 200 gallons of fuel for every mile).

I lived around the corner from Lou and his family for years. He was involved with the community (Brunswick Ohio and Medina County) and will be missed

ts3x65mph · 12-29-2009, 09:55 PM

Will Miss Ya Lou

lawbreaker2 · 12-29-2009, 10:06 PM

R.I.P Lou, I live in the same town and have seen his car and his race truck and trailer go by, You will be missed.

lowkroozer · 12-30-2009, 01:14 AM

God Speed LOU You will be missed ..Atrue class act

**Brandy** · 12-30-2009, 01:20 AM

Truly a terrible year for our sport/hobby/lifestyle/whatever.............May 2010 be a better, flagship year for everyone.

What a tragic loss of racing history.

**RAY With** · 12-30-2009, 07:49 AM

No doubt 2009 had had many tragic losses in our fraternity. All we can hope for is a better 2010 and its a wake up call for all us old guys. You never know when your calling will be sent and your time is up. I thank the Lord every morning my feet hit the floor because I get to see another day and another opportunity to tell my family I love them. RIP Lou and you will get to see many old friends now. Condolences to your family in there time of need.

NITROFC · 01-01-2010, 05:21 PM

Here a few more to remember Lou in 2010

executioner · 01-01-2010, 11:32 PM

lou was one of the nicest people on earth
never any ego,laid back, and super cool
he was a a genuinely decent human being and a great role model
godspeed lou

**Louie** · 01-01-2010, 11:34 PM

RIP.pretty sure I looked at that 3 window body a few years ago up in New England.

12-29-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
Dyce51 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 265	Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away Long time Drag racer (gasser and Jet powered Funny Cars Sonic Thunder) Lou Sattelmaier passed away Monday Dec. 28, 2009. He was 74. RIP Lou you will be missed.... Last edited by Dyce51; 12-29-2009 at 03:10 PM.

12-29-2009, 02:35 PM	#2
Johnny Gee Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Home of the Broiler, Ca. Posts: 874	Re: Another of the Greats pass on... Lou you maybe gone but your spirit lives on.

12-29-2009, 04:01 PM	#3
deucegasser Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Taylors,S.C. Posts: 222	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away Sweetest lookin deuce coupe on the planet. The green with gold trim would knock your eyes out in person. Thanks Lou

12-29-2009, 04:23 PM	#4
Rich Venza Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 3,580	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away I spoke with Lou many times at the US Nationals in the late 60's. He always wanted me to make a fiberglass '32 shell to lighten up his car. R.I.P. old friend.

12-29-2009, 04:54 PM	#5
bubba67 Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 424	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away R.I.P Lou

12-29-2009, 05:17 PM	#6
fab32 Alliance Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bay City, Mi. USA Posts: 11,122	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away I've seen that '32 run a few times at Indy. It was a super clean car and always ran strong. My condolences to his family and friends. Frank __________________ "What we got here is failure to communicate"

12-29-2009, 07:55 PM	#7
Boss Hydro Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phila Posts: 293	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away Wow...what a shock. I didn't realize Lou was in his 70's. I had the pleasure of racing him in the early 90's at one of the Indy nostalgia shows.... R.I.P. my friend. Rocky __________________ http://www.rockypirrone.com/index.php http://community.webshots.com/user/BossHydro http://joepirrone.com/

12-29-2009, 08:00 PM	#8
plymouth1952 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grants Pass Ore Posts: 916	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away Lou have a safe trip back home much respects

12-29-2009, 08:12 PM	#9
dogcatcher33 FNG Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: malabar, florida Posts: 5	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away I knew Lou well when I worked for Crane Cams back in the 70's, Great guy, always had time to talk to the people. bob urban

12-29-2009, 08:56 PM	#10
hudsoncustom Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA Posts: 3,307	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away godspeed Lou. __________________ Wanted: reasonably priced maroon Pres-a-lite lighter.

12-29-2009, 09:23 PM	#11
Dyce51 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 265	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away Powered by a million dollar J-60 Pratt Whitney engine capable of 6,000 pounds of thrust, Lou Sattelmaier's 1989 Ford Probe funny car can cover the 1/4-mile in 5.879 seconds, reaching a speed of 270.27mph (434.96kmh). The downside is it only gets .005 miles per gallon (approximately 200 gallons of fuel for every mile). I lived around the corner from Lou and his family for years. He was involved with the community (Brunswick Ohio and Medina County) and will be missed

12-29-2009, 09:55 PM	#12
ts3x65mph Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BAY AREA CALIF Posts: 1,224	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away Will Miss Ya Lou Attached Thumbnails Last edited by ts3x65mph; 12-29-2009 at 10:13 PM.

12-29-2009, 10:06 PM	#13
lawbreaker2 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 132	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away R.I.P Lou, I live in the same town and have seen his car and his race truck and trailer go by, You will be missed.

12-30-2009, 01:14 AM	#14
lowkroozer Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 317	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away God Speed LOU You will be missed ..Atrue class act

12-30-2009, 01:20 AM	#15
Brandy Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fornicating transient, Texas Posts: 5,097	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away Truly a terrible year for our sport/hobby/lifestyle/whatever.............May 2010 be a better, flagship year for everyone. What a tragic loss of racing history. __________________ Oh I didn't realize my heart can relocate itself to my finger.

12-30-2009, 07:49 AM	#16
RAY With Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montgomery ,Texas Posts: 1,828	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away No doubt 2009 had had many tragic losses in our fraternity. All we can hope for is a better 2010 and its a wake up call for all us old guys. You never know when your calling will be sent and your time is up. I thank the Lord every morning my feet hit the floor because I get to see another day and another opportunity to tell my family I love them. RIP Lou and you will get to see many old friends now. Condolences to your family in there time of need. __________________ http://www.hotrodchat.com/gallery/ 21,600 pictures on 28 pages and 152 albums and growing-many HAMB FRIENDLY and some not.

01-01-2010, 05:21 PM	#17
NITROFC Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 35 miles NW of NYC in NJ Posts: 5,450	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away Here a few more to remember Lou in 2010 Attached Thumbnails __________________ My Keyboard will kick the shit out of your Keyboard Our new ride... www.franticford.com

01-01-2010, 11:32 PM	#18
executioner Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: what used to be cleveland ohio Posts: 490	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away lou was one of the nicest people on earth never any ego,laid back, and super cool he was a a genuinely decent human being and a great role model godspeed lou __________________ RATS RULE !

01-01-2010, 11:34 PM	#19
Louie Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 366	Re: Another of the Greats, Lou Sattelmaier Passed Away RIP.pretty sure I looked at that 3 window body a few years ago up in New England.

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