In Memory - California Speedway Rider

Lawrence (Larry) Shaw January 17, 1952 - February 25, 2024
BUHL, Idaho — Police have identified the cause of death of the Buhl Couple found dead at a home on Sunday, Feb. 25. The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that 73-year-old Karalee Shaw and 72-year-old Lawrence Shaw were found shot in their Buhl home. Police say Lawrence shot Karalee and then himself. Author: KTVB Staff ----- Very sad to report the death of Lawrence (Larry) Shaw and his wife Karalee Shaw. Well known and loved in the race community #5 Larry Shaw was a powerhouse in the sport. Called "Lightning" in 1968 Larry raced TT and Flat Track with his lifetime friend Bill Cody. Both moved to Speedway the following year. Larry Shaw was in the Top 5 for most of his racing career. No easy task with the quality of racer talent America had back then. Although the National Championship title alluded him in 1972 and 73 he finished 3rd and in 1976 he scored 2nd behind his brother in law Mike Bast. Shaw was also a member of the San Bernardino Sizzler Speedway team. On December 27, 2021 Larry Shaw was inducted into the Hot Shoe Hall of Fame. Shaw’s first marriage was to Mike and Steve Bast sister Pam. They had two children, a son Davey and daughter Tamara. Following in his father’s footsteps Davey Shaw also became a top D1 racer. There may be no rider who was closer to Larry Shaw than Shawn McConnell. “Larry would take me to Trojan Speedway every Tuesday so I could race minibikes” McConnell told me. “Then when I switched to Junior Speedway he sponsored me. My 1st 500cc bike was his old JAP. He was my Hero, I truly loved the man and am distraught about his passing.” In a tribute to his mentor Larry Shaw every set of leathers and riding suits Shawn McConnell has worn since he started racing Speedway has had a lightning bolt on it. So there’s more to the story but now is not the time or place. God bless, we will miss you Larry Shaw. Respectfully Howie Zechner ----- Sheryl Dillberg-Webb Larry, I have known you for over 50 years. You were always a good friend to our family and we appreciated what you did for our son accepting him on the mini speedway riders team you had. This is a very sad day and we’re sorry you felt you had to take this way out. Our condolences to your wife’s family. RIP old friend. Your many friends will miss you. ----- Evan Armstrong RIP Larry. I will always thank you for being there for me in my young career. Blessings to your family and your friends.

Lawrence (Larry) Shaw

January 17, 1952 - February 25, 2024

BUHL, Idaho — Police have identified the cause of death of the Buhl Couple found dead at a home on Sunday, Feb. 25.

The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that 73-year-old Karalee Shaw and 72-year-old Lawrence Shaw were found shot in their Buhl home. Police say Lawrence shot Karalee and then himself.

Author: KTVB Staff

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Very sad to report the death of Lawrence (Larry) Shaw and his wife Karalee Shaw. Well known and loved in the race community #5 Larry Shaw was a powerhouse in the sport.

Called "Lightning" in 1968 Larry raced TT and Flat Track with his lifetime friend Bill Cody. Both moved to Speedway the following year.

Larry Shaw was in the Top 5 for most of his racing career. No easy task with the quality of racer talent America had back then. Although the National Championship title alluded him in 1972 and 73 he finished 3rd and in 1976 he scored 2nd behind his brother in law Mike Bast. Shaw was also a member of the San Bernardino Sizzler Speedway team. On December 27, 2021 Larry Shaw was inducted into the Hot Shoe Hall of Fame.

Shaw’s first marriage was to Mike and Steve Bast sister Pam. They had two children, a son Davey and daughter Tamara. Following in his father’s footsteps Davey Shaw also became a top D1 racer.

There may be no rider who was closer to Larry Shaw than Shawn McConnell. “Larry would take me to Trojan Speedway every Tuesday so I could race minibikes” McConnell told me. “Then when I switched to Junior Speedway he sponsored me. My 1st 500cc bike was his old JAP. He was my Hero, I truly loved the man and am distraught about his passing.”

In a tribute to his mentor Larry Shaw every set of leathers and riding suits Shawn McConnell has worn since he started racing Speedway has had a lightning bolt on it.

So there’s more to the story but now is not the time or place.

God bless, we will miss you Larry Shaw.

Respectfully
Howie Zechner

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Sheryl Dillberg-Webb
Larry, I have known you for over 50 years. You were always a good friend to our family and we appreciated what you did for our son accepting him on the mini speedway riders team you had. This is a very sad day and we’re sorry you felt you had to take this way out. Our condolences to your wife’s family. RIP old friend. Your many friends will miss you.

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Evan Armstrong
RIP Larry. I will always thank you for being there for me in my young career. Blessings to your family and your friends.

Larry Shaw