With the family's ok, It is with sadness that I announce the passing of
Greg Katz this morning. He was taken from us far too young.

Greg had one advantage over most of us. He had a grand dream, and he
got to see it completed. We can take solace in that. He was also a well
liked and respected member of our small HO community, and a gentleman,
and a gentle person in his entire life. I am thankful for being a small
part of that life. He will be missed.

http://ns1.nwecs.org/howorld/archives/movies/katz/index.html
For those of you who have not seen it, there is a short movie about
Greg's dream at the link just above.

Later
SCB

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Greg

May your cars never de-slot in Heaven, and may all the races you win.

Slotspeed
Amen

Andrij

You know, I never knew Greg, but I did know his story. Its a sad, sad thing that he's now gone.

He was fortunate enough to have been given the time to live out his fantasy of having the world's coolest and most amazing slot cat track, and to have time to enjoy it for awhile. And he selflessly shared it with the world before he went. I understand that there was a standing invitation to any slothead that wanted to drop by anytime. That made him a true gentleman, and I'm only sorry that I live too far away to have gotten to know him.

He was a credit to our hobby, both by the way he opened his doors freely to all, and in creating an amazing (and, I'm guessing now, VERY influential) slot car track that most of us could only dream of.

Rest in peace, Greg

Trev

Shadowracer, Very nicely said. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family and loved ones.

Jeff

Wow -- that really sucks . . . too young to die but I guess when it is your time . . .

The first time I saw his track on the net I was blown away. Such a fine track . . .

Wish I could have met him and turned a few laps on his track :(

'Doba

I have been thinking about this all day. I remember seeing a segment about him on the news or something about a year ago. I really don't know what to say but when I think about it I really feel a certain sadness. May he rest in peace.

I spoke with Gregg several times about three years ago when I was planning my own custom routed track. He was a true pleasure to talk to and insisted I call him anytime with any questions. He was so willing to share! His love for our hobby was unparalleled. Seems he and I has a similar passion and or vision for our hobby - in the belief that a Slot CarTrack should not be just a Track but should be a racing experience! His passion for realism and landscaping was like a breath of fresh air to me as I too love the whole landscaping experience. I learned form Greg that there is no such thing as too much landscaping. Oh it can be over done but should be complete nonetheless. I remember laughing with him in saying our motto should be "A track is not a track until the landscaping is complete"!
My son and I are planning a trip to California in late January and I was so looking forward to visiting with Greg - it is so - so sad to think such a True Pioneer to our hobby has been taken from us at such a young age. Hopefully the family will be able to - somehow keep Greg's Dream open to we the true lovers of the hobby. In their time of grief I just wish I could help in some way - my thoughts and prayers will be with them.
Ted Gowder

No death is insignificant. All people are of value. With each loss there are those who feel a sense of emptiness. The passing of Greg Katz leaves a void for many. His memory will always be adored by family, friends and at the least, respected by others. May God strengthen, comfort and bless those who feel his loss.