Our racing community has lost two great Champions Today. My heart is heavy with sorrow but full of prayer for these two young men. They will be greatly missed. Please pray for the Ulbrik family in this sad time.


God speed my friends.



For those that are wondering.
Originally Posted by WWJ Article
Dad Witnesses Crash that Kills 2 Sons

Southfield (WWJ) -- Two brothers are dead after an accident in Harrison Township Thursday night and Sheriff Mark Hackel says their father witnessed the crash.

Macomb County Sheriff's investigators say Michael and Christopher Ulbrik were in a Mustang that crossed the median on Metro Parkway near North Pointe Drive and collided with a second car before rolling over. The accident happened about 7:30 p.m.

Witnesses told investigators Michael Ulbrik was driving at normal speed and for some unknown reason sped up and lost control of the car. The 23-year old was thrown from the Mustang. Sheriff Hackel told WWJ the father saw the vehicle leave the road and cross the median. Hackel said the roads were slick at the time of the crash.

The driver of the second car was treated and released from the hospital.

Hackel said alcohol wasn't a factor in the crash. It's unknown if seatbelts were being used.

17-year old Christopher Ulbrik attended Riverside Academy in the L'anse Creuse Public School District. He also attended L'Anse Creuse High School earlier and counselors will be meeting with students.

My condolences to the Ulbrick family.

John Bath

This is very shocking. I am lost for words....... our thoughts and prayers are with the family...............

My condolences to the Ulbrick family.


Jerry B.

Sorry to hear of the loss of a couple great drivers. I've watched them race a couple times. They will be missed.
Ernie, If I may ask how did this happen?

I don't know what to say. My heart is heavy with sadness for their dad Frank Sr. and older brother Franky. Here in Michigan we watched these two young men grow up to be the champion's that they are. It won't be the same going to a track here and not seeing those three brothers walk in with their Dad.

Whoa, raced with these guys some, they will be missed by all.


All my best to the Ulbrik Family.

All i can say is OMG... Ive raced with and know the Ulbriks for a long time. I havent talked to them really since i ran for TM.. This is terrible news, and i am sad to hear this.. .. My prayers to all of the Ulbrik family..

i am deeply saddened,all my thoughts and prayers to the ulbrik family

Very sad news. My condolences to the Ulbrik Family.

Walter Stuber

frank sr. and jr.today is truely a sad day.i am sorry for your losses as chris and mike were some of the nicest and most respected racers/people here in the midwest.

chris and mike....RIP brothers.

woo....i'm in shock...my sincere condoleance goes to the Ulbrick family...Frank Sr can be proud...these two young mens were great personality...unfortunatly..it was the end of the race for them...my deepest thougts goes to them...they will be remembered...

Eric Salvas

Hate to see these things happen. Our thoughts go out to the Ulbrick Family from the Murdock Family.

Rob Murdock

Sorry to hear the terrible news, My condolences to the Ulbrik family

Rich Boehmler

I just got the call and I too am shocked. This will be especially tough for the family. We will all have them in our prayers.

Very sad news. My thoughts go out to the Ulbrik family, they have lost two great young men.

i am very saddened, my thoughts and prayers to the ulbrik family

Ray Clark

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Ulbrik Family.

Dillon Roberts & Family

My condolences to the Ulbrick family

My condolences to the Ulbrick family.
they were always willing to help and will truely be missed by all.


alan behler

Very sad news, had alot of fun wathing them both race.


Sorry for your losses Heaven now has two of the best.

Eric Knapp

man ... life isn't always fair ... hang tough Frank and Frankie.

Steve.

I'm very sorry for your loss, My condolences to the Ulbrick Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Ulbrik Family. I'm at loss for words.

Very sad news, my deepest sympathies to the Ulbrik Family.

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We have raced with both several times, great guys and they will be missed.

Our condolences to the whole family.

Iroar RC Club

Our deepest thoughts and prayers to dad Frank, Frankie, and the family. We have known and raced with this family for a very long time. These two fine, young men will be dearly missed and always remembered as good friends and fine champions. Jamie and Jim Hanson

I've raced many times, many laps, heck, even traded paint.... Shared tips, parts,
laughs. All the Ulbricks are very good competitors, but I can only think of them one
way, My Friends.
Frank Sr. & Frankie, and the entire Ulbrick family, My deepest condolences.

To Chris & Mike, Godspeed Boys. . .if he can catch ya

John Sparks

Chris And Mike Are In My Prayers,my Heart Goes Out To Frank Sr. And Frankie For Your Loss!!!!

wow i just recieved a terrible phone call about this and am truly sad to hear that this happened those are two awesome guys who would help anyone my condolences go out to the Ulbrick family our prayers are with you!!!!

My emotions are beyond trashed right now, I loved them 2 like my little brothers.........................................T hey've touched the lives of many people in this sport and will be deeply, deeply missed. ZUBAK

What terrible news to start the day. Frank and Frankie, Godspeed. I am so sorry for your lose. Both fine young men any dad would be proud of. You will be in my prayers.
Tom

There will be a deep hole in RC racing not seeing these 2 guys with us. I have raced with them for a long time and they were the best. They were always willing to help a fellow racer get faster and would bend over backwards for you. I remember a time in Akron when I was struggling. I had the same car as Mike did. He took his car over to my pit and said "here, copy my car". He left his car with me for an hour so I could duplicate his setup, and yes it helped alot. I'll never forget that. We will all miss them and they will forever be remembered. To Frankie and Frank Sr. - my condolences.

Dave Zipp

This is some truly Shocking news, I just meet them last year and they where 2 of the greatest guys and racers, always willing to help....Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.


From the Chandler Family

I'm lost for words - myself and Terry Warner watched these kids grow up @ the track and develope into some of the best oval racers in the midwest --- God Bless them and their family. We have truly lost a great set of friends and competitors.

TJ Domark / Terry Warner

I didn't sleep much last night after reading Ernie's post here on HobbyTalk. I'm saddened to the very core. I didn't know Chris and Mike as well as most of you guys - but my dealings with them were always so pleasant. These were the kind of young men/racers that a guy like me wanted to sponsor. The last time I saw them race was at the 'Birds 06 I was just so impressed with their demeanor on the track as well as off. Chris (who I knew just a little bit better) was just such a nice, humble and respectfull young man. I know he and Mike made Frank Sr. proud as a father. I know they will be greatly missed too.

My sincere condolences go out to the extended family and close friends. To Frank and Frank Sr. - I will keep you in my prayers daily. That's a promise.

Sincerely - Dale Epp - Protoform

Wow this is a major shock to the R/C scene... Wish the family the best during this tuff time..

Very sad news.........My condolences to Frank Sr. and Frank........



Dusty Dean

I am very sorry for your lose.. I had the chance to race with Chris this past year in the Snowbirds Stock A-Main. He was a heck of a racer and a nice kid helping people both on and off track. They will be remembered.. Michael Lively

Our deepest sympathy....we will keep your family in our thoughts.
The Valentines

I just heard the awful news, and I am beyond words.
Our thoughts and sincerest condolences go out to Frank, Frank Jr., Amy and family.

Melissa, Todd and Sydney

I can't believe this. The whole family is a class act. Our prayers are with you!!!!

The Silva Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ulbrick family

Rick & Sally White

Ditto on what everyone else has said...

The whole Ulbrik gang has been very helpfull to me personaly in my efforts to understand and get better at RC oval racing, and even though I really only new them from contact I've had with them at the track, I am deeply saddened to hear of this. I can only imagine how hard this must be for the family...

It is hard to put in to words how Mike and Chris will be missed. Two of the best young gentlemen in this hobby. National champions here and I know that they will be champions in heven. I will miss you guys, My most heart felt Condolences to Frank Sr.
and Frankie.

Tony Mancinelli

Sorry for your loss, My deepest condolences to the ulbrik famliy.
JASON KLEIN

My Condolences go out to Frank And Frankie and the Ulbrick Family....That without a doubt is the tightest family of racers I know ..You never seen one without the other...
These 2 will be greatly missed ................

Allthough I never knew Mike, I met Chris for the first time at the Snowbirds Warmup in Greeneville, TN earlier this year. Chris was an impressive competitor, and an even more impressive person off the track.

My condolences to the Ulbrick family.

Brian Card

These 2 young gentlemen will be greatly missed on and off the track. My Condolences to the entire Ulbrick family. You will be in my thoughts and Prayers!

Jody Miller

Well, I dont know what to say what a way to start my day, my condolences to the Ulbrik Family, these two guys were something to deal with at everytrack you went to, when they walked in you knew you were a lap off or more already, great guys and wil be missed dearly......