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Richard C. Atkins

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Richard C. Atkins

Birth
Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA
Death
13 Nov 1966 (aged 30)
Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Hayward, Alameda County, California, USA Add to Map
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Chapel of Faith - West 10-2B
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Dick Atkins was the 1964 and 1965 BCRA Midget champion and had won the "Turkey Night Grand Prix" midget race at Ascot Park in 1965. Three weeks prior to his fatal crash, he had won the "Sacramento 100" Champ car race. Dick received fatal injuries in a crash that was triggered by Don Branson of Illinois hitting the first turn wall and flipping into Dick's car. Branson was killed instantly, and Dick passed away the following day.
Dick Atkins was the 1964 and 1965 BCRA Midget champion and had won the "Turkey Night Grand Prix" midget race at Ascot Park in 1965. Three weeks prior to his fatal crash, he had won the "Sacramento 100" Champ car race. Dick received fatal injuries in a crash that was triggered by Don Branson of Illinois hitting the first turn wall and flipping into Dick's car. Branson was killed instantly, and Dick passed away the following day.

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  • Created by: Don Tash
  • Added: Nov 24, 2008
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31669268/richard_c-atkins: accessed ), memorial page for Richard C. Atkins (23 Apr 1936–13 Nov 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 31669268, citing Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward, Alameda County, California, USA; Maintained by Don Tash (contributor 46872245).