ADRL Pro Extreme team owner Toney Russell has passed away at 7:55 AM this morning at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Ala., following a lengthy battle with bone cancer. Russell was 56.
Russell, whose popular Low Mad ’55 Chevy Nomad driven by Joey Martin is second in the championship points standings, was regarded by fellow racers and media for his vibrant personality and kind heart.
“He had inspired many people in his time including me,” said Martin in a message board post on ProModifieds.us. “Please pray for the family and the many people that he has touched as such a special person that he will always be.”
ADRL Pro Extreme team owner Toney Russell has passed away at 7:55 AM this morning at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Ala., following a lengthy battle with bone cancer. Russell was 56.
Russell, whose popular Low Mad ’55 Chevy Nomad driven by Joey Martin is second in the championship points standings, was regarded by fellow racers and media for his vibrant personality and kind heart.
“He had inspired many people in his time including me,” said Martin in a message board post on ProModifieds.us. “Please pray for the family and the many people that he has touched as such a special person that he will always be.”
CompetitionPlus.com’s Roger Richards remembered Russell as a special person.
“The racing world has lost a great soul,” Richards said. “We are saddened yet celebrate Toney’s life as he has crossed his last finish line.”
Russell was best known in the pits for his strong Christian faith. He raced ADRL because their races were on Friday and Saturday. He refused to race on Sunday and had in the past qualified for races on Saturday and sat out eliminations on Sunday.
Russell is survived by wife Fonda and children Paul, Kelly and Jana. He had six grandchildren.
