TCM Racing owner, and TAG USA President, Tom Argy, Jr. died late this afternoon after suffering injuries in an automobile crash near Savannah, Georgia. Tom, Jr., who was traveling through Georgia to Homestead, Florida with his son, Tom Argy, III (Tommy) were involved in a single automobile accident while driving his Van, according to an associate and friend of Toms, Bob Palladichuk. Palladichuk worked with Tom, Jr. and Tommy, in the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit in the safety and flag division. Tommy is in stable condition in Memorial Center Hospital in Savanah and is being monitored for a possible concussion and bruises at this time, according to Palladichuk. Tom, Jr. and Tommy left Rockingham, N.C., approximately 10 a.m. this morning and were traveling for most of the day with a group of NASCAR travel trailers and their personnel. The group stopped around 4 p.m. for a rest and after a brief stop, Tom and Tommy continued on solo toward Homestead for the next NASCAR event. The team of NASCAR trailers never saw Tom after their stop and could not offer any additional details. Tom, 47, is survived by his wife Sarah, daughter Allisa and son, Tommy. He was a resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y. and considered a devoted patron and promoter for kart races throughout the world. He has served the racing community as race director for many top level karting events including the popular Rock Island Grand Prix. His most recent endeavor was the creation of TAG USA, a series to support the popular 125cc electric start spec class. Following, Homestead, he and Tommy were going to Denton, Texas for a stop on the series tour at North Texas Kartway. Details regarding the status of this event are yet to be determined.( ekartingnews.com and a story at Carolina Morning News )(11-11-2003)
