"Big Willie" Robinson

[FASTBACK340]

Yet another sad day in the automotive world. Want to talk about a larger-than-life legacy?

http://bangshift.com/blog/big-willie-robinson-larger-than-life-drag-racing-supporter-and-crusader-has-died.html

[Joe Handley]

Wow, another legend gone, sad day for sure

[oldscool]

A sad day indeed.

[FASTBACK340]

For the younger members here I strongly recommend you read-up at least a little bit on Big Willie. He was truly larger than life. What did for the LA community, kids, and Drag Racing is inspirational. He tried to unite people through organized drag racing. Didn't matter race, income, or social status: everybody was a member of the brotherhood. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran and very active with the youth of his day.

We need more people like this man.... RIP Mr. Robinson.

[1930fordpickup]

Another sad loss .

[Craig Irwin]

I have searched for enough info to build a replica of his King Daytona with little luck. I guess I'll have to "fake" what I can't find. RIP Big Willie.

PS, In the opening street racing scene of the movie "Two Lane Blacktop", the Dodge Daytona is Big Willie's car, and he is behind the wheel.

[rel14]

Thats what i hate about getting old,, Everybody i grew up with is getting older and leaving, Another legend gone. My the lord watch over him now...

[dartman]

Made me very sad to hear of his passing.He was a true legend.

[Bonekrosha]

Supercar1.com has 1/18th scale versions of all three of his Daytonas in case somebody might be interested...

[bigphoto]

Very sad indeed!!! As a member of the Brotherhood it is a great loss. Big Willie porbably did more to break down barriers than any ten people!!

R.I.P. my brother!!

BTW that means Race In Peace!!

[caine440]

Sad to hear this.

We have lost too many legends from that time all to soon.

Ronnie Sox, Dick Landy, Dyno Don,Gumpy and now Big Willie, all left us to soon

[Romell R]

I knew Bg Willie personally even raced against him a few times back in my street racing days , he was truly a good man and a fun uy t be around.