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Title: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Fiatdude on September 09, 2010, 06:16:43 am Please drive/bring your VW in a showing of support for Hector and his life.
The truly sad part was this celebration was already planned to celebrate Hector's 48th Birthday. We will be gathering at Hector's favorite pit spot, at the finish line. [attachment=1] Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Rennsurfer on September 09, 2010, 06:52:19 am The track opens at 4pm... any time after that, I presume?
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Fiatdude on September 09, 2010, 15:11:09 pm Yes
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Fiatdude on September 13, 2010, 23:42:46 pm Just a bump to remind everyone of the tribute this Thursday -- There will be a Giant BBQ at Hector's pit so bring a little something for everybody to share.
If you'd care to -- bring a candle to light and hold when they tow Hector's car down the strip Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Rennsurfer on September 15, 2010, 00:17:13 am Bump.
$10 admission. Be there. Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: TexasTom on September 15, 2010, 03:49:11 am Never met the man, but was inspired by his accomplishments.
I'd be there if I could. Hope the turnout represents. Best wishes, TxT Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Dave Rosique on September 15, 2010, 04:33:02 am I'll be there..
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Kaferdog on September 15, 2010, 06:52:06 am I will be there also.....
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Rennsurfer on September 16, 2010, 23:16:31 pm Bump.
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Kaferdog on September 17, 2010, 05:32:10 am Just Got Back from Hectors Memorial.....
I gotta say there was a massive gathering of family and friends ...I was really impressed with mass of Friends he had touched in his "way to short life"... !!!!....there was food "Non Stop " I didn't know Hector in a personal way but had talked to him a few times ...I just wished I could have talked some more to the man that brought So many people together to celebrate his friendship and also his passing !...overall it was a beautiful gathering and A perfect evening ...I just kept'ed on thinking what a loss this has been for so many people ....I will miss seeing Hector and his lightning fast runs which was one of the highlights of going to all the events that gave us the chance to see him run ....!! I will never forget hearing the phrase so many people were talking about today that Hector was know to say and even had it on his licences plate frame............. " DON"T TALK" " JUST BRING IT " RIP Hector Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Rennsurfer on September 17, 2010, 05:34:02 am Very well put and I completely agree with your post, Kaferdog. Just walked in the door from that event, as well. VERY impressive amount of people that came out to pay their respects.
Rest in peace, Hector. Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Kaferdog on September 17, 2010, 06:18:36 am Yeah Fred .... I was very impressed..!!! ......Sooo glad I took off work to make this event....I'm glad that Hectors event was first on Ch 9 & 11 news
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Fiatdude on September 17, 2010, 20:00:02 pm I want to thank everyone for showing up and supporting the Urias Family -- I also want to thank the winner of the 50/50 raffle for NOT claiming their half of the raffle and letting the full $3100 go to Hector's wife and daughter
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Gary Justus on September 17, 2010, 21:10:46 pm Kept my raffle tickets in my pocket.....It was definitely a somber, but great night.
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Rennsurfer on September 17, 2010, 23:57:07 pm I want to thank everyone for showing up and supporting the Urias Family -- I also want to thank the winner of the 50/50 raffle for NOT claiming their half of the raffle and letting the full $3100 go to Hector's wife and daughter YES! Now THAT'S very cool. We left just before 9pm... how late did it go? Was the bbq at the house still a go? Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Fiatdude on September 18, 2010, 01:24:45 am there was a few people out til 2 am
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Rennsurfer on September 18, 2010, 01:26:05 am there was a few people out til 2 am Wow. That's great. Is it cool if I post up a few pictures on this thread from last night? Just asking out of pure respect for the family and his friends. Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Jason Foster on September 18, 2010, 04:06:53 am I would see that as a good thing. Last night was a celebration of life for a Great man who touched the lives of many many people a testament to who he was!
Plenty of photos up on ultimateaircooled I for one would love to see your photography from last night. Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Fiatdude on September 18, 2010, 05:08:57 am Please do
Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: T.Fabs on September 18, 2010, 17:22:49 pm I want to thank everyone for showing up and supporting the Urias Family -- I also want to thank the winner of the 50/50 raffle for NOT claiming their half of the raffle and letting the full $3100 go to Hector's wife and daughter I think everybody would have done the same. This is really nice! We left just before 10pm. We all had a great time... and some tears. We gonna miss you Hector! Title: Re: Celebration of Life for Hector Urias at Irwindale the 16th Post by: Rennsurfer on September 19, 2010, 00:18:42 am Was having some minor problems with my camera's memory card, so I was able to only recover a few images. My apologies.
Waiting in line at Irwindale Raceway. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMEntry.jpg) Beings that it was Thursday night, many different cars were in attendance. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMNova.jpg) Almost to the front gate. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMEntry2.jpg) Hector's street car. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMHectorsCar.jpg) Plenty of love and respect. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMBeetle.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMBeetle2.jpg) And LOTS of food. Much thanks and kudos to all of the people that stepped it up & brought so many great things to eat/drink. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMBBQ.jpg) Panzers & Kampfwagens (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMDKPDKK.jpg) Hector's cars went down the track and most people were holding candles. Sorry for the blurred image. I was trying to balance on a light pole, and also couldn't dial in my camera to the correct settings. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/HMRaceCar2.jpg) |