Calvin Queahpama passes

Ken Haase · 08-30-2008, 04:47 PM

Longtime Northwest stock racer Cal Queahpama died on Friday, August 30 at Warm Springs, Oregon. Cal was a real gentleman and one of the most decent guys I ever met, in any walk of life. He would always greet you with a smile and handshake. Cal's 283 powered wagons and 4-doors were always a lot of fun to watch, especially when they got huge handicap starts.

Cal was 67 years old.

Chuck Norton · 08-30-2008, 04:56 PM

That is indeed sad news. Cal was a racer's racer and a real gentleman. The world needs more people like Cal Queahpama. Condolences to his family.

Chuck Norton

TOM KASCH · 08-30-2008, 04:56 PM

I met Cal out at the winternationals and he was a great guy.

to bad we are all getting old ,but you never know when it's your time. might be tomorrow,better tell your family that you love them before it's to late.............I love all you super stock & stocker guy,wish we could have meet you all...plus would have liked to run you again.....tom kasch tk3300

Gary Parker · 08-30-2008, 05:11 PM

Rest in peace. Gary Parker

Scott Loge · 08-30-2008, 05:28 PM

Thoughts and prayers to the family!!!

A nice man who I was lucky enough to meet through our wonderful sport. God speed friend!!

SSDiv6 · 08-30-2008, 05:56 PM

We are saddened to hear about the loss of another of the great Northwest racers. Cal, a great racer with a gentle spirit and big heart.

Our condolences to the Queahpama family; we join them on their loss.

The Kost Family

We would appreciate any contact information for the Queahpama family.

Joe DeMarzo · 08-30-2008, 06:16 PM

Thought I never met Cal, read about him for many years, may he rest in peace and his family and friends be able to live in his memory with love.

Julie Jordan · 08-30-2008, 06:49 PM

I'm sorry to hear this. He was a very nice man. Division 6 loses another fine racer and gentleman.

Gary Smith · 07-19-2010, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOM KASCH

I met Cal out at the winternationals and he was a great guy.

to bad we are all getting old ,but you never know when it's your time. might be tomorrow,better tell your family that you love them before it's to late.............I love all you super stock & stocker guy,wish we could have meet you all...plus would have liked to run you again.....tom kasch tk3300

Tom you said it exactly how I would. I last watched Cal at the '88 Winters and remember hearing other racers say how much a gentleman he was. The people I've met and friendships I've gained over the years are my most valued treasure and the only thing that can't be bought in class racing. Without the friendships....class racing is meaningless. Cal is another great soul I missed out on meeting.

Rest In Peace Mr. Queahpama

art leong · 07-19-2010, 07:01 AM

I know this thread is 2 years old.
But Cal was quite a gentleman. We had to rerun him 3 times in the final round of the 1980 Fall Nationals at Seattle.
He just got the car ready and raced didn't bi*tch a bit.
The first run they said we broke out with a nine second run (imposible even for us).
The second run the win light came on in Cal's lane well before either car got to the stripe.
The third time was a charm for Cal and he got the win.
I hate to admit it but we would not have been as easy going.

Cal and Ray (Tex) now know the true story of what went on that day.

08-30-2008, 04:47 PM	#1
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Calvin Queahpama passes Longtime Northwest stock racer Cal Queahpama died on Friday, August 30 at Warm Springs, Oregon. Cal was a real gentleman and one of the most decent guys I ever met, in any walk of life. He would always greet you with a smile and handshake. Cal's 283 powered wagons and 4-doors were always a lot of fun to watch, especially when they got huge handicap starts. Cal was 67 years old.

08-30-2008, 04:56 PM	#2
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 108 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes That is indeed sad news. Cal was a racer's racer and a real gentleman. The world needs more people like Cal Queahpama. Condolences to his family. Chuck Norton

08-30-2008, 04:56 PM	#3
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes I met Cal out at the winternationals and he was a great guy. to bad we are all getting old ,but you never know when it's your time. might be tomorrow,better tell your family that you love them before it's to late.............I love all you super stock & stocker guy,wish we could have meet you all...plus would have liked to run you again.....tom kasch tk3300

08-30-2008, 05:11 PM	#4
Gary Parker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westfield Mass Posts: 529 Likes: 368 Liked 425 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Rest in peace. Gary Parker

08-30-2008, 05:28 PM	#5
Scott Loge Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Livermore,Ca Posts: 334 Likes: 15 Liked 145 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Thoughts and prayers to the family!!! A nice man who I was lucky enough to meet through our wonderful sport. God speed friend!!

08-30-2008, 05:56 PM	#6
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,583 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes We are saddened to hear about the loss of another of the great Northwest racers. Cal, a great racer with a gentle spirit and big heart. Our condolences to the Queahpama family; we join them on their loss. The Kost Family We would appreciate any contact information for the Queahpama family.

08-30-2008, 06:16 PM	#7
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes Thought I never met Cal, read about him for many years, may he rest in peace and his family and friends be able to live in his memory with love. __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

08-30-2008, 06:49 PM	#8
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 639 Likes: 90 Liked 547 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes I'm sorry to hear this. He was a very nice man. Division 6 loses another fine racer and gentleman. __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

07-19-2010, 07:01 AM	#10
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Calvin Queahpama passes I know this thread is 2 years old. But Cal was quite a gentleman. We had to rerun him 3 times in the final round of the 1980 Fall Nationals at Seattle. He just got the car ready and raced didn't bitch a bit. The first run they said we broke out with a nine second run (imposible even for us). The second run the win light came on in Cal's lane well before either car got to the stripe. The third time was a charm for Cal and he got the win. I hate to admit it but we would not have been as easy going. Cal and Ray (Tex) now know the true story of what went on that day. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS Last edited by art leong; 07-19-2010 at 07:04 AM.*