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

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

Carguy49 · 03-20-2023, 07:16 PM

Maple Grove 2010. Ed was in the semi's against Michael Iacono.

Bob Bender · 03-20-2023, 07:16 PM

He was a mess, but we still put up with him...lol RIP My Friend

Pinballer · 03-20-2023, 07:48 PM

Boy, sure sorry to hear that news. Just thought about him the other day because I was nearing a date when I would be near NJ again.

I got to meet Ed about 4 years ago when I was attempting to put together a similar type of stocker AMC. He welcomed me to his house, fed me really good, and we talked for hours. He offered up advice freely on the combo and wasn't afraid to question a lot of things I had done to the car. He was stubborn and outspoken, but certainly genuine, and what posts you see from him on here can clue you in to the kind of guy he was. Ed loved racing, loved being the underdog, and loved his country. New Jersey--maybe not so much.
He helped me out a lot in various ways, not all of it had to do with racing either, luckily I was able to do him a good turn or two on old Rambler parts I had to get his station wagon project onto the street, and I will miss him. My condolences to his wife who was sweet as could be, and to his family.

03-20-2023, 02:20 PM	#1
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,473 Likes: 882 Liked 858 Times in 234 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: 499 Likes: 1,027 Liked 987 Times in 271 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: 1,935 Likes: 129 Liked 369 Times in 127 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: 7,803 Likes: 2,892 Liked 5,099 Times in 1,944 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: 2,954 Likes: 2,543 Liked 2,610 Times in 948 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes R.I.P.

03-20-2023, 03:54 PM	#6
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 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, 07:16 PM	#8
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,964 Likes: 2,416 Liked 2,897 Times in 696 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Maple Grove 2010. Ed was in the semi's against Michael Iacono. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

03-20-2023, 07:16 PM	#9
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,730 Likes: 1,595 Liked 459 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes He was a mess, but we still put up with him...lol RIP My Friend __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

03-20-2023, 07:48 PM	#10
Pinballer Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Suburbs of fabulous Lerna IL Posts: 215 Likes: 10 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ed Fernandez passes Boy, sure sorry to hear that news. Just thought about him the other day because I was nearing a date when I would be near NJ again. I got to meet Ed about 4 years ago when I was attempting to put together a similar type of stocker AMC. He welcomed me to his house, fed me really good, and we talked for hours. He offered up advice freely on the combo and wasn't afraid to question a lot of things I had done to the car. He was stubborn and outspoken, but certainly genuine, and what posts you see from him on here can clue you in to the kind of guy he was. Ed loved racing, loved being the underdog, and loved his country. New Jersey--maybe not so much. He helped me out a lot in various ways, not all of it had to do with racing either, luckily I was able to do him a good turn or two on old Rambler parts I had to get his station wagon project onto the street, and I will miss him. My condolences to his wife who was sweet as could be, and to his family. __________________ Brian Saunders Lerna IL '79 AMX T/SA 3790 currently being resurrected