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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.

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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

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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

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Rest in peace. Gary Parker

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Thoughts and prayers to the family!!!

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Sorry to hear about Cal`s passing. The "Big Q" was always a very quiet yet friendly racer, who I remember watching him when I was a kid in the early 70`s. I hadn`t seen him out at the races for the past couple of years, since his son died. RIP Cal.

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God Speed Old Friend

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Of Northwest Stock Racers these 3 names jump up immediately for me: Method, Queahpama, and Kost. Seems Heaven's entry list keeps growing. Although Bill & Calvin are not with us right now, the same can't be said about their spirit and respect.

Rest In Peace.

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I'm saddened to hear that. He was an institution at the Div 6 races, he always ran really well.

For instance.... this is the race where Bobby DeArmond ran the "9", Cal outqualified him.
http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r2001#indextop

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Cal was mentor, a customer, and mostly a friend.
I'll always consider myself lucky to have known Cal Q...

Definitey one of the nicest poeple I've ever met in life, or in racing.

"Rest In Peace" my friend, your family is in our prayers.

Larry Fulton

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We are saddened to hear of Cal's passing. We feel very fortunate to have been able to spend some time with Cal away from racing having a meal and discussing a broad scope of topics. I will miss that a lot.
You will go a long way in life before you meet nicer people than Cal and his family.
Chuck & Sandy Porter


Calvin Wray Queahpama, of Warm Springs Oct. 10, 1940 - August 29, 2008 Arrangements: Autumn Funerals, Redmond, 504-9485 Services: Viewing 11 a.m., August 31, ending at 12:30 at Autumn Funerals. Ceremonial dressing at Simnasho Longhouse at 2:30 p.m. with overnight services. Graveside ceremony Monday Sept. 1 at 7:00 a.m. at Simnasho Cemetery.

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Cal only came west a few times, but meeting the big man was a treat.

only a fellow 283 wagon racer could really appreciate how fast he was with 4000 lbs & a powerglide, not to mention the lil ole 4gc in the air he usually ran in... and he NEVER got to use the bogus 459 327 intake!

hope the family has the same peace as cal now has

jack mccarthy

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I know this is a bit tardy, but I did not know Cal had passed until I heard Bob Frey mention it during yesterday's Sportsman show from Seattle. Rest in peace old friend, now you and Conrad are together again.

I ran into Cal in 2007 or 2008 and he filled me in about Conrad. I went to high school with Conrad, and he was one of the influences that got me started into drag racing. Cal mentioned that he had quit racing regularly after Conrad died, but had come out to the track for a combo race and mostly to see old friends. I'm guessing that must have been one of his last races, I'm glad I got to spend some time hanging out with him.

Regards,
Michael Pliska

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Cal was truly a Drag Racing icon. He will be missed greatly. God speed Calvin. Jim

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Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family.

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RIP Cal.
Say hello to Ray (Tex) up there

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Very sad news. First class individual. My prayers go out to his family.

Rod & Kim Stults

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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

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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.

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My memories of Cal were his quiet manner and his wit, he always wore a different hat at every race that we saw him at and there was always something political with a humorous twist and very right on point. Good man,he will be missed. Our sincere condolances to his family.

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havent seen him in a long time, but he was one of my (&MJ) hero's when we first got started... always friendly, always helpful a CLASS act for sure

goodbye old friend, hope they run 283's in heaven

captain jack

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Jack your my hero --- now I'm building a 283 Impala. SS so I get the 3 speed too LOL

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3 speed only available in 1957-1961... find an old impala daran !!!

jack

hero huh ?.... well thanks most think im a bozo :)

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I knew Cal for many years as we both raced 283 cars way back in the 70's, in 1982 he purchased my 66 R/SA 283 wagon and raced it for years. I quit racing while I was raising my 4 daughters but regardless of how long we went between seeing each other he ALWAYS greeted me with that trade mark great big "warm" smile and a good solid hand shake. As has been said in every way possible; Cal was a good man and someone you would be proud to know, I was... He would do anything to help anyone! God Speed Cal... "You're the man" :)