A hot rodding Pioneer Bob Pierson passed away last night. Bob and his brother Dick built and ran the famous 34 Ford Pierson Bros. coupe that ran at the lakes and Bonneville. Great history on the car and the brothers. They were featured in many magazines over the years.
RIP and God Speed Bob Pierson :-(
AT Bob's request there will be no service or flowers. Send a donation to Save the Salt in his name
I hit 59 this week and I'm in awe of guys that were racing before I was born. Another pioneer leaves us.
If you aren't up to speed on the Pierson brothers, here's a good article.
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/milestones/0106sr_pierson_brothers_coupe/index.html (http://www.streetrodderweb.com/milestones/0106sr_pierson_brothers_coupe/index.html)
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Dean, thanks for posting the article. Bob was one of my hero's the 1st time I met him and saw the coupe run in the early 50s. 8-)
If one had to choose a single car that epitomizes Land Speed Racing, the Pierson Brothers' Coupe would have to be on the short list.
My sympathies to Bob's Family and Friends.
Chris
Always loved the coupe, but didn't meet Bob until a few years ago at Speed week. A great guy. We'll miss him.
Dean, that's a great article. Thanks.
Quote from: Dean Los Angeles on May 01, 2009, 04:25:40 PM
I hit 59 this week and I'm in awe of guys that were racing before I was born. Another pioneer leaves us.
My condolices to the Pierson Family. God speed Bob Pierson.
Dean,
I agree 100%. Belated Happy Birthday.
Tom G.
The coupe when owned and run by Tom Bryant.
The car epitomized class in it's era.
The moon shows a full life.
FREUD
Bob was a great guy to talk to he and Dick were always early at Speed week and comimg around and visiting with everyone with stories of years past. God Bless Him and his Family.
One of my all time favorite salt racers.
Met Bob briefly at Speedweek in '98, and he had loads of info.
RIP.