TOM (The Elder) MASTERSON

On April 24, 2008, the Pacific Region lost one of its great members.  After a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Hypertension, Thomas Masterson passed away.  He was not only a great presence on the track but also a wealth of knowledge off the track.  He was perhaps one of the main reasons the Montana Region has had so much fun and so many well planned events.  He will surely be missed by all of us who raced with him and also raced against him.  He was a fierce competitor who always knew how to figure the fastest way around a course.  His beloved Porsche racing was well beyond what most of us will ever be able to achieve.  He loved being involved in all aspects of racing, and I think his favorite was by far the Vintage Races at the old SIR benefiting Childrens Hospital in Seattle.  He came out to these races as often as possible to lend a hand as well as see his son and daughter-in-law in Bremerton.  He also would usually bring along a long time friend, Jim Keller, who was involved in timing of the races.  He will surely be missed by us all, and I would like him to be remembered in a way he would want.  He never asked for much attention, but I feel he deserves this recognition now. 

Submitted by Kent & Jan Keller
Friend, fellow racer, and someone who will always remember him in the light he deserves.