skl

Supposedly brake failure at the end of the Andretti straight... with that car he probably didn't have a chance...

Coochas

Very sad. RIP.

Hatzenbach

That's what I say to myself every time I watch a historic race with guys going at it

seanseidman

It seems as though it took Ratzenberger's death in 1994 for safety standards to improve.

hf1

RIP to the driver. Never got the attraction of driving (much less racing) old (pre-80s) death-traps. I've seen people race vintage race cars where their head&shoulders stick couple of feet higher than the highest point of the car, with no side doors, and held in place by a simple lap-belt. I hope the fun and pleasure is worth the extra risk.

gums

Always hate to hear this, nothing to add, very tragic

Steve113

Very sad news - Obviously a great guy and driver. Sometimes we all forget how dangerous our sport can be especially in older technology cars

FLM911

Jeff was a good friend and someone I have raced with all over North America in the Radical Sportscars series. He was very talented in the car and understood not just the craft of racing but also the mechanical aspects of getting the most out of any car. He was no stranger to the podium and had numerous race wins to his name. His fitness level was outstanding regardless of age, even more impressive for a 61 year old man Jeff was someone who took his health very seriously and I enjoyed comparing notes with him on how best to grow old but stay fit and healthy as you do. Even in his last race, he was running hard at the front leading the way.

There are many many testimonials and kind words which have been posted on various social networks over the last few days by the large number of people whose lives he touched in a positive way, it really is a testament to Jeff and the man he was that so many people have offered thoughts and their own memories of him in such a positive way. Jeff was generous with his time and would help anyone out regardless of what it might be - from fixing a car to welding a chassis and everything in between including helping drivers go faster by sharing everything he knew, even with his direct competitors so he would be able to raise his own game as a result.

A true gentleman who will be dearly missed in the paddock. I cant begin to describe how close he and his family were, and how they must be feeling as this tragedy is such a shock to everyone who knew him.

May he rest in peace but keep on racing with some of the greats who went before him. Going to really miss this guy.

Seth Thomas

It is sad to hear the passing of any of our track friends but it hits even closer when it is one of friends on Rennlist. My prayers and thoughts are with Jeff and his family during this time but they also go out to you FLM911. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your close friend.

mark kibort

Sad news. RIP Jeff

uscarrera

Did not know Jeff but may he RIP whenever we lose a fellow racer doing what we all love there is a void in our world and in our hearts.
Rich

FLM911

Seth, thank you. It has been nothing short of incredible the number of people who have offered their thoughts and reflections based on their time spent with Jeff. Heck of a guy, truly.

seanseidman

Was nice to see tribute to Jeff Green by entire Indy Light field at RA.

Victor Franzone, Race 2 winner at RA was brought to tears during his post race interview as Jeff had supported him, "without him I would not be here".

Jim Devine

Very sad, vintage racing is supposed to be fun, but they are still dangerous. The Lola T300 is about the least safe car out there- the driver basically sits on the tub, not in it- in a picture the tub is the unpainted area, the rest is non structural bodywork.
Thoughts for his family and friends...