Peter Boslovitch passes
 

It's with great sadness long time friend and fellow class racer Pete Boslovitch passed away today after a three year battle with cancer. I will post arrangments in the following days. John gsa612

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Peter was always great to see at the drag strip! I remember the first time I met him. I was with my wife's cousin at Viking International in Gimli Manitoba. We drove up fromWinnepeg with his 4 speed Z 28 street car to race it for the heck of it.

Anyway, the track was quiet, no one was racing. I guess there was a concert the night before and everyone, and I mean everyone was so hung over, they didn't start until noon!

Peter was there and the car he had caught my eye. It was a K stick Malibu. Fast too! He was really nice about showing me around the car.
He went some rounds too that day.

It is tough seeing so many of the racers that built the class racing we enjoy pass on.

It is a reminder to have fun doing what you enjoy when you can.

God Speed Peter.

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So sad to here this. Pete was a fun guy to be around. I was hopping he was doing better as he was asking about the race coming up at Top end raceway. Was really hoping to get to see him.

Rest in peace Pet you will be missed by all.

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Also sorry to hear that. I never personally met Peter but being a former Manitoba resident I know people that were good friends with him and he sounded like a great guy. It did seem like he was doing better but Cancer is an ugly deal. Condolances to his family and friends.

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Sad news... Saw Pete over the winter at Boot's shop... shared some fun stories about Gimli, Brainerd etc.... it was a good day bench racing... Thanks for letting us know John. Condolences to family and friends
Gary

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Sad news indeed John. Peter was such a unique and special person. He always had another angle on things. You might talk about five things you wanted to try; Peter had already tried them. If you wanted to go 55 mph while standing still, Peter did that too (don't ask - John knows). Oh the stories!! Pete didn't have enough time to tell them all here, but now he does and I know everyone up there is already laughing. Good place to be, eh?

Everything is a win light now good buddy. Peace.

Jerry

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I got the phone call from his partner Barb. Definatly shocked. Peter will be missed. At a loss for words right now. Rip. buddy.

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I had the good fortune to meet Peter a few years ago at castrol raceway in edmonton, a very unique individual, lots a stories shared. Sad to hear this news too many racers leaving us. Godspeed Peter.

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Pete and I were friends for more than 40 years and had traveled to many races together. Our last trip was to the World Finals last fall to watch our friend Jason Line race and to hang out with Jason's family. What did surprise me, but probably should not have, was that every time we turned around Pete was talking to another racer that knew him. Several times during that trip we talked about how much he wanted to race at Indy this year and I was proud as punch that Pete had asked me to tow him down and help him race his car much like Bob Gullett had done for him a while back. Pete, Johnny and I had gone to Indy with Johnny's car in 1990 when Johnny won class and this year's trip was to be a renewal of sorts. I will surely miss my friend Pete.

God speed Pete and thanks for the memories.

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Sorry to hear this sad news. :(

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One of the saddest days ever for me.
Pete was THE inspiration for me to get in to stock eliminator racing.
Jason Line bought the PIE WAGON from him in 1988 and he was always giving advice and confidences toward our racing efforts.
He taught me quite a lot. It was a fun to race with him and learn from him.
His passion for stock class racing was stronger than anybody I ever met!

I will NEVER forget him and his love for this sport he will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

Anyone wishing to have free a memorial decal can contact me here, or call
218-426-4009

GOD SPEED PETER, my friend.

Glen Alan DeMenge

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Peter and I had talked about a month ago ; he mentioned going to Indy this year and a million other things ( those that have ever had a conversation with him know what I mean ) . I will certainly miss our discussions .

God speed my friend !

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Ditto. I'm just gutted.

He was very inspirational to a long haired punk kid in the '80's who wanted to race in Stock with the big boys, and one of the very few to not laugh, but to actually help and give advice, when I decided to do it with a new fangled EFI car. It just won't be the same now.

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Here is the decal we made for pete.

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Mexi,

I would imagine you will have some this weekend. Kari & I would be honored to put them on our cars. Knew of Peter and appreciated his drive to go fast. God speed

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Rest in peace, Pete.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7...f904ff3d_c.jpg
Brainerd 1997

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The service for Pete will be held Sat.May 12 at gleneden funeral home 4477 Main St. Winnipeg Mb. starting at 3;15. I would on behalf of Petes family like to thank all that have posted there stories, and those who send there condolences, and to Glen for the memorial decals. If anyone needs any further info you can pm me. Godspeed my friend. John Sien gsa612

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Nice photo of good times ! Thanks for the update John, hope to bump into you again soon.
Gary

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Truely sad and heartbreaking news.

Peter's stories, advice, motivation, and inspiration were never ending. He was one of the first racers to introduce himself to me and offer advice when I started racing. I cannot count the number of times he would call me while I was at the track or on my way home from the track to offer advice. Even when I moved to Arizona, he would still call to help me with my car. Likewise, I cannot count the number of times he would call just to BS.

Pete was an honest, kind hearted person, on and off the track. I'm proud to have called him my friend.

With a heavy heart I say, Peter you will be missed by myself and all those that were fotunate to have known you.

Glen, please send me some decals. I will be proud to put them on my car.

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Sad news Indeed. Condolences to family and friends.

Ed M.
6810
H/SA
71 Nova (or "the Dog car" as Peter called it)

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Very Sad, sure would have liked to see Pete run at Indy, that car would be at the top of the qualifying sheets, very glad that I had met him...a great guy and racer!!!!

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The service was very nice. It was good to catch up with a few old friends.

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I missed you this week-end I'm sorry I was busy in the tower fixing the Q sheet.
I'll get you some.
Thanks

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I would like to express my sincere thanks to all of the fellow racers who had contact with Peter in some way, for sharing your stories. If you knew Peter, he loved the STORIES. I will miss him always, but I do find comfort in reading or hearing about past times. Thanks everyone.

Peter's Crew Chief
Barb