Sad News - Tom Schmeh

I know this isn't LM specific, but since many of you visit the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame when in town for the Late Model Nationals in September I know some of you may be interested.

Tom Schmeh- the Curator of the Museum and formerly the Executive Director of the museum prior to Bob Baker's hire has fallen ill, was hospitalized, and moved to hospice last week and appears to have a very short time left.

For those that know him, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

For those that don't, He was a big supporter of Knoxville adding the Late Models and was instrumental in the displays and forums during the Late Model Nationals since their inception and I'm sure he lent a hand to anyone that asked from the Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame as well.

vande077: glad you made the post. tough news to read.

Tom is a perfect example of the faceless names behind the scenes that receive little attention for the dedication and hard work they provide that is instrumental to the success of the venture lucky enough to have them.

Prayers for Tom, one of the best most loyal men you will meet in racing.

Good News - Tom has recovered enough to be discharged from the Hospital. Bad news - not enough to return to work. Tom will be moving to New York to live with his sister and be closer to family.

The community of Knoxville as well as the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will miss him. Truly one of the best people I have ever had the opportunity to meet in my lifetime.

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Originally Posted by vande077

Good News - Tom has recovered enough to be discharged from the Hospital. Bad news - not enough to return to work. Tom will be moving to New York to live with his sister and be closer to family.

The community of Knoxville as well as the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will miss him. Truly one of the best people I have ever had the opportunity to meet in my lifetime.

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Good to hear. I cannot remember where I'd seen he had stepped down, and wasn't doing very well. Maybe in Speedway Illustrated.

Sending thoughts and Prayers to him and his family!!!