MUTH SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES
A
lec Muth (22), who was
involved in an on-track
incident during the American
Flat Track event at Black Hills
Speedway in Rapid City, S.D.
on Tuesday, August 7, passed
away August 16. Muth was an
up-and-coming rider from Black
River Falls, Wisconsin. He will
be deeply missed by peers and
fans alike.
"Alec was a popular guy in
the paddock and had a lot of
friends in the flat track commu-
nity," said Michael Lock, CEO
of AMA Pro Racing. "He scored
his first points in AFT this year
and recorded a very impressive
top-ten finish at the OKC Mile,
in June. It is extremely sad that
his journey through life has been
cut so short and our thoughts
are with his family at this time."
"Alec was a hero both on and
off the race track," said Charlie
Roberts of Class of '79, a 501(3)
c charity supporting injured rid-
ers and their families. "Alec was
a fierce competitor, a firefighter,
a friend to many and a great
son from a loving family. Having
made the selfless decision to be
an organ donor, his legacy will
continue as he gives the gift of
life to those in need."
The Class of '79 has estab-
lished a Memorial Fund for Alec
Muth, with all donations going
directly to Alec's family. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made
at http://www.amaft79.com or
by writing a check for Alec Muth
Memorial Fund, payable to the
Class of '79 at 3989 Springer
Lane, Springfield, Ill. 62711.
Memorial service information
is as follows: There will be two
visitations prior to the memorial
service. The first will be at the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday, Au-
gust 26. Evangelical Lutheran is
located at 115 N. 5th St. in Black
River Falls, Wisconsin.
The second visitation will be
at the Lunda Community Center
Fieldhouse from 10 to 11 am on
Monday, August 27. The Lunda
Community Center Fieldhouse is
located at 405 Hwy 54 in Black
River Falls. A memorial service
will follow at 11 am.
The family would like to invite
those attending to join them for
lunch after the services. CN
IN
THE
WIND
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Up-and-coming flat
tracker Alec Muth
of Black River Falls,
Wisconsin, passed
away August 16 from
injuries suffered at the
Black Hills Half Mile.
