Richard R. GLINES

Richard Russell Glines Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 peacefully at his home after a long illness with his wife by his side. Richard was 82 years old and lived a full, successful life. Dick was born on May 31, 1942 in Whitefield, N.H. He was the second of nine children, born to Richard R. Glines Sr. and Priscilla May (Bacon) Glines. Dick spent his formative years living in Twin Mountain and as young boy would attend the stock car races with his dad. This ignited his passion for speed and car racing, and he would go on to have a prestigious, successful career. As a child, Dick was a boy scout in troop 225 of Whitfield, N.H. At age 12 he was presented with the Certificate of Heroism by The National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America for saving a boy from drowning who had fallen through ice in the St. John River in Whitefield. This concern for others and courageousness would follow him through his life. Dick was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Sheila of 61 years and a loving father to his children. He loved his dogs, fishing, hunting, large family gatherings and holiday meals. Sheila never knew how many people he we would invite to join in the celebrations, but everyone was welcome. A favorite activity of his was building go-carts for his children and taking them snowmobiling. He truly enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas. He always had to be the first to have his Christmas lights on and he would trek the kids into the woods each year to find the perfect Christmas tree along with his lifelong friend Henry Mock. He also enjoyed playing cards with his Grandchildren, particularly cribbage. For a number of years Dick and Sheila would spend thanksgiving in Bermuda with many of their friends. They enjoyed the time playing golf, riding scooters around the island and spending evenings relaxing to the sound of the waves. He was passionate about the upkeep of his home, spending endless hours maintaining his property. Spring would arrive and it was time for the annual trip to Sullivan’s Nursery in Lancaster for flowers and plants. Sheila wasn’t very happy when his potted flowers would look better than hers. Dick was a member of the Bartlett School Board for a number of years, and served as Chairman of the Lower Bartlett Water Precinct. He was the Director of the Mt Washington Valley Harley Association. When the association disbanded Dick started the Mt Washington Valley Hogs Chapter along with friends Ed Tolland, Curt Kennett , PA Smith, and Jim Tuttle. Dick would spend hours on his motorcycle with his chapter friends on day and weekend trips. The Nova Scotia trip was probably his favorite. Dick had a great sense of humor and was quick with his one liners. His friends knew if they wanted Dick’s opinion it would be blunt and unfiltered. He loved to talk to people and he touched many people’s lives around town and in his travels. He was a very kind, generous man and would lend a hand to help anybody. He was a teacher and mentor to many who went on to have successful racing careers. Dick started his racing career in the 60’s with Bob McGraw and he went on to have a very successful career. He succeeded as a driver, a crew chief and chassis builder. In 1972 Dick set a track record at Oxford Plains Speedway that held for 35 years. His talents played a part in many championships and well over 100 victories. As a driver he won the Oxford 1979 Open Competition against the toughest racers of the era. As a crew chief he dominated the NASCAR North tour, the American-Canadian Tour and the NASCAR Busch North Series, winning a total of 6 championships with the drivers Robbie Crouch and Jamie Aube. In 1991 Dick partnered with longtime friend Steve Henley and formed NRP Race Cars in Albany NH. NRP chassis went on to win eight more titles in Busch North, multiple races on the Southern Busch Grand National Series and 2 titles on the pro Truck Tour. In 2018 Dick was inducted into the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame and in 2022 was inducted into the Maine Auto Racing Hall of Fame. In 2002 Dick started Mt. Washington Valley Fabrication and in 2016 Steve Fox came on board eventually partnered with him. Together they grew the business into the success it is today. Dick is survived by his wife Sheila, sons Steven and wife Denise of Gorham ME, Shawn and wife Susan of Olympia WA, Todd and wife Denise of Worcester MA, daughters Jennifer and husband Mark of Portland Me, and Karen Glines of Bartlett NH. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Kelly, David, Brian, Kasey, Nicholas, and Gabrielle Glines, Zachary McElwain and Timothy Sprouse. He is survived by his sisters Louise, Linda, June, and Susan and brother David. He is also survived by many loved Nieces and Nephews and great, grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father Richard Sr., his Mother Priscilla, his sister Joan and brothers Murray and Russell. Arrangements were made through Furber Funeral Home and Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Bartlett Jackson Ambulance Service, PO BOX 422, Glen NH 03838 or to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Carroll County, PO BOX 432, North Conway NH 03860. Calling hours will be held from 4pm-6pm, July 18th at Furber & White Funeral Home 2925 White Mountain Highway, North Conway NH 03860. A service will be held at Our Lady Of The Mountains Church July 19th at 12pm followed by a reception immediately after the mass at the Shannon Door Pub in Jackson, NH 1:30pm to 3:30pm.