| One can only thank Steve Dari for the memorable | | | | practicing for another great showing at the Reno Air |
| flying at the Air Races and for living life on the edge | | | | Races. |
| and pushing the envelope. Indeed, a life well lived - he | | | | Vince Lombardi tells us that the most competitive |
| was a great adventurer, sportsman, RVer and lover | | | | men are drawn to the most competitive sports, Air |
| of life. Our condolences to his wonderful and | | | | Racing is the pre-eminent competitive sport and is |
| supportive family. | | | | not for the weak of heart. Steve was strong, |
| In addition to being an accomplished sportsman and | | | | dedicated and in it to win it. He raced in the Formula |
| pilot Steve Dari was also a successful Business | | | | One Air Racing finals several years at Reno and was |
| Consultant in Lemon Grove, CA. The sport biplane he | | | | a big contender. Unfortunately, his life was cut short |
| was flying had stalled right after takeoff, at about | | | | during a practice run and aviation racing will miss him |
| 250 ft off the ground, puffs of black smoke and the | | | | dearly. |
| rest was history, Steve died on impact. He was | | | | |