Being from Alabama I knew there were two weeks out of the year that my favorite track would be on the chopping block. It wasn't personal it was simply his opinion. That's what made David Poole so genuine and so real. He spoke his mind and never wavered from how he truly felt. He wasn't just a journalist he was a fan. That's the beauty of being a fan. As fans we can speak our mind and argue our points and it helps strengthen and determine the fabric of our sport and our society.
David Poole used his writings, his site and his blog as his mountain top. In doing so it gained him respect in both the racing community and in the media; but most importantly it gained him credibility and respect from the fans.
I didn't know David Poole personally but the news of his untimely death hit close to home with me. Living in a family with a strong history of heart disease I know all too well the grip that deadly disease can have on an individual and on a family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time of sadness and grief. His style and his influence will be hard to replace. He will be missed.
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Mr. Poole had a knack of tweaking those fans who enjoy racing at Talladega but he was honest and fair in his approach. He will be missed. LB
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