A favorite on the track, and off. ....I always looked forward to seeing Bob (whether at a mall show, or maybe at Bridgeport or New Egypt), and without fail, we'd find something interesting to talk about. Bob checked all the boxes. Racer, fabricator, builder and driver of some of our most memorable cars, a hard worker (there were not enough hours in a day for Bob). and a heck of a story teller. I remember one time when I was helping to set up guest drivers for a New Egypt Speedway Legends Event for Buffy Swanson, and I called Bob's house early one evening to see if he could attend, and Bob's wife Carol answered, and told me to call back a little later because "If it was still light out, Bob's was still outside working." Everything about Bob is why I enjoy doing what we all do here. The years watching him race, the amazing cars he built over the years.... and then getting to meet Bob after his driving days were over, but for me, the stories were just starting..... 
Bob Rossell in victory lane with Harry Dee at East Windsor Speedway If someone was to ask any of us why we have been fans of short track racing for over 50 - 60 years, all you would have to do is look at everything Bob was about, and what he accomplished, and the answer is obvious. As so many have offered, we will miss talking racing memories with Bob, but we will always remember. My condolences to Carol, and to Jimmy, and the entire Rossell Family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Information: Family and friends are invited to a visitation for Bob on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Tilghman Funeral Home located at 52 Main Street, New Egypt, NJ 08533, and again on Monday, March 30, 2026 from 10 AM to 11 AM. A funeral service will begin at 11 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at Jacobstown Baptist Cemetery located at 49 Jacobstown-Arneytown Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562. https://tilghmanfh.com/tribute/details/2059/Robert-Rossell/obituary.html#tribute-start
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