Ed Fernandez passes

Tom Goldman · 03-20-2023, 02:20 PM

I'm sad to announce the passing last night of fellow racer Ed Fernandez after a brief illness. I will pass on information on funeral and memorial services whe they become available,

1347 · 03-20-2023, 02:27 PM

So sorry to hear this. I used to bracket race with Ed in the 80s, before he went class racing. He later moved by me and drove a wrecker where I would see him around often. The last time I saw him was last fall, he came to my fire dept car show and he was very moved to win the fireman's choice award. He loved talking class racing and all the characters on this site. He made for some interesting reads or posts on here.
God speed Ed.

ALMACK · 03-20-2023, 02:59 PM

R.I.P.

Mark Yacavone · 03-20-2023, 03:19 PM

What a shame. Just a fun guy to talk to on the phone and on C/R..I can only imagine what it was like to race with him ;-)

RIP, bud

Frank Castros · 03-20-2023, 03:42 PM

R.I.P.

stage1scott · 03-20-2023, 03:54 PM

RIP-never met him, enjoyed his insights on here-too many losses lately

Dennis P Chapman · 03-20-2023, 04:02 PM

Ed was good guy liked talking to him at the track or on the phone RIP my friend..

Ed Carpenter · 03-20-2023, 05:05 PM

Godspeed Ed

Billy Nees · 03-20-2023, 05:08 PM

Bye Ed!

Eric Merryfield · 03-20-2023, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

I'm sad to announce the passing last night of fellow racer Ed Fernandez after a brief illness. I will pass on information on funeral and memorial services whe they become available,

I am saddened to here of Ed's passing. First met him and his car in the staging lanes at Atco open, it had a Hanoi Jane sticker on the back, which I liked, liked the car too. Ed was authentic, and feisty. He could flat out drive the Gremlin, won a Atco divisional with it, and went super deep at the MG national event back in 10 or 11........I recall seeing him locking it up at the stripe for a win.......shortly thereafter NHRA took away the class deal and the Gremlin was put up for sale, since I liked the car, thought it would be a good training car for the kids and wife I snagged it in 2012. The car has been that and soo much more. I am grateful for that, and getting to know Ed.

My condolences to the family, a big Wally won in Ed's memory would only be fitting.

Eric

03-20-2023, 02:20 PM	#1
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	Ed Fernandez passes I'm sad to announce the passing last night of fellow racer Ed Fernandez after a brief illness. I will pass on information on funeral and memorial services whe they become available, Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

03-20-2023, 02:27 PM	#2
1347 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monroe Twp NJ Posts: 453 Likes: 925 Liked 926 Times in 240 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes So sorry to hear this. I used to bracket race with Ed in the 80s, before he went class racing. He later moved by me and drove a wrecker where I would see him around often. The last time I saw him was last fall, he came to my fire dept car show and he was very moved to win the fireman's choice award. He loved talking class racing and all the characters on this site. He made for some interesting reads or posts on here. God speed Ed. __________________ Duane Hoven 1342 SS/GT Last edited by 1347; 03-21-2023 at 09:37 AM.

03-20-2023, 02:59 PM	#3
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,928 Likes: 98 Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes R.I.P. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

03-20-2023, 03:19 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,417 Likes: 2,582 Liked 4,453 Times in 1,694 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes What a shame. Just a fun guy to talk to on the phone and on C/R..I can only imagine what it was like to race with him ;-) RIP, bud __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

03-20-2023, 03:42 PM	#5
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,641 Likes: 2,154 Liked 2,082 Times in 769 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes R.I.P.

03-20-2023, 03:54 PM	#6
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 403 Likes: 1,661 Liked 97 Times in 43 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes RIP-never met him, enjoyed his insights on here-too many losses lately __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

03-20-2023, 04:02 PM	#7
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 401 Liked 52 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Ed was good guy liked talking to him at the track or on the phone RIP my friend.. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

03-20-2023, 05:05 PM	#8
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03-20-2023, 05:08 PM	#9
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,223 Likes: 3,103 Liked 6,791 Times in 1,524 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Bye Ed! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS World's greatest Under-Achiever!