PHOTOBILLY - Billy "photoman" Haffer dies in car accident!

Can't believe the bad news about my racing bud Billy Haffer. Had to be the happiest guy I ever saw at a race track,never in a bad mood,ever! One of a few that made being part of the show worthwhile. RIP Billy, you will be greatly missed.
 
I'm still in shock by the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to both families. R.I.P Billy and Tony. They will be missed.
 
Such sad news. Deepest sympathy's to all the families. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. To Billy and PTony ......... God Speed to you both..!

Pat, Debbie and all the Drew family
 
We at Doe Run Raceway would like to send our deepest Sympathy to these 2 gentleman that LOVED Racing so much. Doing something they loved and their lives being taken is a tragedy ! Rest in Peace Tony Penberthy and Photo BILLY !

Bobby Johnson &
LeaDonna Payne
 
God speed two the both . I loved talking to Billy he really was one of racings greatest assets. The Stryker family
 
I've been asked to speak for dirtgirl who isn't near a computer... dirtgirl and her family would like to offer their most sincere condolences to both families who have lost these wonderful men. We pray for their peace and comfort and want them to know that the racing community mourns with them, that they will never be alone. Billy and Tony will be missed, but we hold memories of them dear. God Bless.
 
When I talked to Photobilly's mom this morning, she said she was heading to Steeleville, MO to get his arrangements made and that she would call me back this evening with the arrangements for Photobilly. I will post as soon as I find out.
 
Wow such sad and crazy news ! Billy was one of the nicest guys in the pit ..... always had a big smile and never met a stranger. God bless to all involved !
 
Totally shocking news. Billy was one of the nicest guys you will ever meet at the racetrack, and a great photographer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family and Friends of those involved. Godspeed PhotoBilly from Hooker Harness and Baumann Racing.
 
So sorry Rod, I got to know Billy the last few years and thought he was a nice guy, we traded a few pictures and he always made a point to come over and say hi when ever and where ever he saw me. Going to miss you Billy!
 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Photo Billy's family and friends. Photo Billy was a wonderful person. He always had a smile and kind words to share with everyone he met. He will be missed by all that knew him! Our deepest sympathies go out to Danielle and his family. God Speed Billy!

Scott Kuhn and everyone at Highland Speedway.
 
RIP Billy you were a great dude. You will be missed by everyone. It just goes to show you never know when it's your time. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved and their families during this terrible time. Please tell Mike we all said hello.
 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to both families and friends during this tragic time.

Mike and Debra Helbig
 
Needless to say I am like most and am completely blown away by this tragic news. I don't think I was ever in the same place with Billy that he didn't make a point to speak to me. Weather it be a simple "hey how are you?" or the tails of his latest racing road trip, he always made a point to speak. Just one of Billy's fine qualities. I can honestly say, I don't think I know a nicer person. I'm like many others and am a die hard race fan, but mine cannot compare to Billy's passion for racing. I think the man would have been at a race every night of his life if possible.

Until a couple months ago Friday nights were a certainty for me. If Belle-Clair was racing, I would be there. I would hear the best announcer there ever was and chat with a great photographer and genuinely fine man. Now two of those will never happen again, and the other is iffy. It's truly sad. 2012 has been hands down the worst racing season I have experienced.

God bless Billy and Tony's loved ones. Unfortunately I didn't know Tony and it sounds like my loss.

Andy Marlow
 
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