Tony passed away at home in his sleep on Monday, March 15, 2010 after a year
long battle with Brain Cancer. He was very determined to not ever give up.
Tony was born on March 31, 1953 in Salinas, CA and raised in Gonzales, CA.
In 1975 he opened his business, Economy Foreign Car Parts in Chico,
California. He had an amazing knowledge and love for British Sports Cars.
In the 1980's, for about 12 years, Tony put on The Dam Thing sports car
rally which took many cars on great adventures to Lake Tahoe and Reno. After
that he was active with The Chico British Car Club, and was the driving
force behind the Annual Chico British Car and Bike Show for over 25 years.
Tony was a member of HMSA (Historic Motor Sports Association) since 1993.
Vintage and Historic automobile racing was a passion. He enjoyed racing his
1954 Devin Panhard along side his father, Alva until his father's death in
2003. He raced at Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, Reno, Portland and Sears Point.
Tony's last race was in August 2008 at Laguna Seca in Monterey. He could
tell you race stories for hours.
Tony was a giving and dear friend of mine, and will be missed very much.
Keith A. Morris of Chico, California, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010.
He graduated from Chico High School in 1953 where he loved football and
played all through high school. After high school he joined the Air Force,
spending most of his service time at Castle Air Base in California.
Following his discharge he opened The Pit Stop where his specialty was
foreign car repair. However, his shop was much more than a business. Friends
could stop by for support and just about any kind of advise. His concern for
the welfare of others was a special gift that he shared in addition to his
car expertise.
Keith's death was the result of a tragic accident at his shop. While under
a car that was up on the lift, his assistant mechanic was holding the
vehicle at a steady 30 miles per hour. Keith was listening for a noise in
the driveline when the hood of his sweatshirt was pulled into the spinning
driveshaft. The accident paralyzed Keith from the neck down. While in the
hospital, he decided to decline further treatment and passed away.
The British car community in Northern California will never be the same with
the loss of these two very generous, very knowledgeable, and very
inspirational men, both of whom influenced and helped me along with my
envolvement in this crazy little hobby of ours.
David Riker
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