I learned yesterday that Joe passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was a former Freeport speedway Backward-forward champion for many years in the 80s and 90s. Although we had some differences, he was a good guy to know and one of the better competitors I have ever demo'd with on the same track. I understand he will be waked 10/23 and 10/24 at Daltons in New Hyde Park on Hillside av. RIP Joe-B.B.