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Old 04-26-2011 | 09:35 AM
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Default RIP former racer Lance Taines

Bill Wishnick's widow sent me an e-mail about the death of Lance Taines in Northern California, he was 55 years old.

Lance was the owner/driver of a 36 foot Cigarette called Saber Dance. He was just in his 20's when he was actively racing.

He raced in the early 1970's against guys like Magoon, Mel Riggs, Willy Meyers, Dante Tagnoli, and a bunch of others in their 36 foot Cigarettes.

May he rest in peace.
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Sorry to hear, Charlie. My condolances to the family.
RIP ole' racer.
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May he RIP. 55 is way too young
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Godspeed, sounds like he made the most of it!
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Condolances to the Taines family, with the passing of Lance Taines. Driver/Owner of 36 ft. Cigarette "Saber Dance". RIP
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Old 05-06-2011 | 01:59 PM
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Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.
My brother also raced at the invitation of Vincenzo Balestrieri in Pescara, Italy the Mustard Tornado in 1974
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Sorry for your loss Dance. Your bro was a cool guy.
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