I'm just sitting here watching...

"...the wheels go round and round... I really love to watch them roll... no longer riding on the merry-go-round... I just had to let go" Watching the Wheels - John Lennon (1980)

This week, I lost a good friend when Tommy Parrish passed away. For those of you who don't know, Tommy (or TP as we affectionately called him) was Richie's original crew chief when the 65 Mini Stock debuted at the Speedbowl during the 1999 season. TP battled some health issues over the years, but stayed around in a more limited role and always stayed loyal to Richie's racing career right up to his cameo in the 46 ARTS machine just a few weeks back.

TP is actually the reason everyone down at the 'bowl calls me Sid. Back in the day, to avoid us both sayin' "huh" anytime someone said "Hey Tom", my cousin Rich suggested callin' me Sid as he knew that my close friends called me that. Tommy was just good people, and only days before his 41st birthday, he left us far too early...

Life's too fuckin' short I tell ya!

Tommy (middle) was a founding member of when of the most popular teams to ever grace the Sailfest Wiffle Ball Tournament - THE HOT HOGS

Tommy (to the left of Richie) was one of the most loyal members of the Big Ball Motorsports operation

I'll miss you man!!

Rest in peace good friend

Your boy Sid