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1 Apr 2003, 23:48 (Ref:555397)
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Bye FermÃ*n Vélez, bye
Today I heard a very sad new, Vélez died yesterday:
"Fermin had suffered from cancer for the past several years, and passed away yesterday at his home in Spain. Marnie Lincoln, his long-time friend and companion, was with him when he died." FermÃ*n was one of the best Sportcars drivers here in Spain, here is his CV: 1986- 3rd 1000Km Nurburgring with Villota. Porsche 956 4th in Le Mans with Villota and Fouché. Porsche 956B 5th 1000Km of Silverstone with Villota. Porsche 956B 1987- World Champion in C2 with Gordon Spice.Spice SE86C Several wins in C2 this year. 1989- World champion in C2 with Nick Adams.Spice SE89C Several wins in C2 this year. 1990- 3rd 480Km of Silverstone with Bruno Giacomelli. Spice SE90C Ford 4th 480Km of Spa with Tim Harvey. Spice SE90C Ford 1990-1991- Three wins in IMSA championship 1992-1993- IMSA CAmel Ligth 3rd in championship with Kuzdu-Buick. Two wins. . Debut and win with Spice WSC in Phoenix. 1994- Pole position in Daytona with Spice-Chevy. Later he changed to Ferrari 333SP: one win and a second place. 1995- IMSA champion. 1st in Sebring and two wins more. 1998- His last race in 333SP, 8th in Le Mans with Van de Poele and Taylor. 2000- Champion in Spanish GT´s series of GTB with Ferrari 360 Modena. All this for a fantastic driver and better person. Thanks FermÃ*n, many thanks. www.geocities.com/elenaferrari/velez.html Last edited by E46; 1 Apr 2003 at 23:54. |
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2 Apr 2003, 05:18 (Ref:555538)
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2 Apr 2003, 05:31 (Ref:555540)
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Sad news. My condolences to his family.
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2 Apr 2003, 06:49 (Ref:555565)
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Oh dear, i didn´t know. A great driver that was never recognized in Spain as he deserved. Probably (with Jesus Pareja) our best sportscar driver.
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2 Apr 2003, 11:46 (Ref:555781)
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Very sad news, my heartfelt condolences to his family.
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3 Apr 2003, 01:34 (Ref:556689)
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He was so young.
I hope he is at the Happy Racing Ground now where all the true racers go. My prayers are with his family and friends at this very sad time for them. |
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3 Apr 2003, 02:20 (Ref:556718)
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Way too young, this is very sad. I always admired Velez very much. I was happy to se him get an IRL ride in 96, and sad that no one else gave him a shot after Evans' team folded. Fermin was a great driver who never got the chance he deserved.
R.I.P Champ! |
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3 Apr 2003, 05:14 (Ref:556782)
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Terribly young for anyone, particularly a respectable man and a driver of such a high caliber.
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4 Apr 2003, 19:04 (Ref:558682)
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FermÃ* is after all, only comparable to Carlos Sainz in terms of success for the Spanish and Catalan motorsport. I was quite shocked about it. I knew nothing about his illness.
Adéu FermÃ*, you opened the American door of racing for us! |
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