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Msg ID: 2724240 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:raymond liss
3/25/2022 8:58:33 PM

So sorry to hear the loss of a good friend and great driver Les Katona. He will be missed.  Ray



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Msg ID: 2724272 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:kjeyres
3/26/2022 9:09:07 AM

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Condolences to the Katona Family. Les was a real good guy and helped a lot of racers. Rest in peace.



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Msg ID: 2724274 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:RSHEA
3/26/2022 9:45:25 AM

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RIP Les proud to have you as a HOF member



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Msg ID: 2724290 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:D.Wolfe-358
3/26/2022 11:41:35 AM

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Sad to hear about Les. Very entertaining driver and big help to the smaller teams. Rest in Peace and Condolences to the Katona Family



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Msg ID: 2724293 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:Pee Wee Fan
3/26/2022 12:31:10 PM

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Prayers and condolences to the Katona family.  Always enjoyed my trips to his business, "Lawence Engineering" on (I believe) New York Ave in Trenton.  You never knew whose hot rod or driver would be there.  Scott Ely



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Msg ID: 2724399 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:dnoldschool34
3/27/2022 3:46:44 PM

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So sorry to hear that Les has passed.  Les was always so helpful for me when I was racing and later on when my boys started racing. The boys couldn't wait to take their victory lane photos up to show Les,he always made it a big deal for the boys. Gloria and Carmen you and your family are in my thoughts. A great guy who will be missed. Don Nugent 



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Msg ID: 2724383 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:Freddy D
3/27/2022 12:23:22 PM

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Sad to here of the passing of Les. His business Lawrence Engineering was one of the best places for us guys who built our own cars to get parts. He had everything and then some. Always enjoyed the flea markets. Our condolence's to his family. Freddy and Patti 



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Msg ID: 2724425 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:AF IV
3/27/2022 9:20:10 PM

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Sorry to read this. Enjoyed watching him run East Windsor. RIP.



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Msg ID: 2724428 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:Greg McGowan
3/27/2022 9:49:39 PM

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My condolences to the Katona family "RIP" Les, you will be missed



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Msg ID: 2724446 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:Roger Laureno
3/28/2022 10:04:32 AM

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Very sad to hear of Les's passing. I enjoyed my time working at Lawrence Engineering . Les ,Carmen and Gloria always treated me like family. Les was a tough old guy and I never thought this ugly thing would take him down.   



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Msg ID: 2724451 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:Rick Shive
3/28/2022 12:53:43 PM

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So sorry about Les, one of the superstars from the glory days of NJ sportsman racing. Our sympathy to the Katona family.



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Msg ID: 2724508 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:3-Wide
3/29/2022 9:10:14 AM

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Very sorry to hear of the passing of Les Katona.

For some of us, the Sportsman and the Modified divisions had equal billing when it came to interest, excitement, and dedication to the sport, and that was definitely the case for me when it came to Flemington and East Windsor throughout the 70's.  So when I think of the top runners of those great days, I don't divide them up by division....  I only see them as being the stars, and Les was always part of the storyline.

A really tough competitor,, who was a threat to win everytime the #K3 was in the field.

Thank you for all of the "K3" memories. 

My condolences to the Family and friends of Les Katona. 



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Msg ID: 2724554 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:jmck111
3/29/2022 3:04:43 PM

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RIP Les- good times at Flemington in 1962



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Msg ID: 2731113 sad loss LES KATONA +0/-0     
Author:GKatona
6/1/2022 8:54:02 PM

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WOW!  We don't have this photo! It's the K3 C -- back when there was an A, B and C!  Thanks for sharing it!



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