[Land-speed] Bob Pierson passes

[Wester Potter]

Another of our racing icons has left us.  Bob Pierson who with his  
brother Dick campaigned their revolutionary, record setting, radically  
chopped and channeled coupe died in his sleep.

An email from his wife reads:

Would you please do whatever is necessary to notify everyone of  
Roberts  passing.   In the early hours of April 29, 2009 he died  
peacefully in his sleep at home with me. He had not felt well for  
several months and was on  oxygen.   He had recently been advised not  
to travel to the Salt flats.   Any donation in his name can be sent to  
Save the Salt.   Bob truly  appreciated all of his friends at the  
Flats and it was the highlight of his year.   I too will personally   
miss our comradry.
Thank you so much for your assistance and friendship.
                        Sincerely,  Sandra Pierson


PS.  Per  Bobs  request there will be no services.