Remembering Dave Robertson, Indiana Outboard Association

[tom mcCain]

“Nothing behind you matters.” That simple racing mantra appeared on a Tiger Racing hydro for years. Sad to say, however, the long-time patriarch of the team, David Robertson, died Friday, November 23. For those of us lucky enough to know Dave, he always mattered a lot. He will be missed.

In many ways, Dave was a quintessential boat racer: Tough to beat on the course, friendly and sharing in the pits. He began racing (we think) in the mid-70s and brought along the whole family. Sons Mike and James also drive and now a third generation, Justin and Wayne, also are following in their grandfather’s footsteps. (In the photo, Dave and James share wrenching time.)

Visitation is Wednesday, November 28, from 4–8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052; the funeral is Thursday, November 29 at 10:30 a.m.

[Jack Stotts]

It was with deep regret that I read of Dave's passing. What a great guy! The boat racing community has lost a true jewel. All my best to the Robertson family. Jack

[jwmaddrell]

dave was a great friend from my modracing days with ioa. i was so glad i went to the hiisdale race last year and got to visit with him and give him a couple of bags of cookies. i truly miss my old racing friends that have passed away. it was a priviledge to have know dave. my prayers and sympathies to daves family.
sincerely
john maddrell

[YankeeRacing]

This is sad. I will remember Dave as a good father, a very gentle man and a real gentleman, a great boat racing family member, and a good friend. Prayers to the family. I am looking through pictures of the Mod nationals we put on here in 1980 and 81 and additional IOA pictures to find some pictures of Dave and crew to send to the family.
The Payn Family.

[Dave M]

Very Sad

Dave was one heck of a guy. I just read this and it is so very sad. Dave was one who was always there willing to help you out. He was tough to beat on the race course. I grew up around the Tiger Race team, and feel like we lost one of the family. I will miss him dearly. I am thinking of all the crazy boat racer like things over the years, and I can think of a few involving Dave. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Sincerely,

Dave