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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
Jeff Velde was as good as they get. He fought the illness just like he raced. He never gave up, and he always did his best at everything he did. He was a major inspiration for me as a young boy. I remember well when he bought the NItro 9 car and put Velde Ford on the car. He was dominant then, and had a string of good race cars after that. More important than the cars was the way he conducted himself. Always a gentleman, and someone to look up to. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat and the girls, Bret, and the whole family. Rest in peace, Jeff Velde.
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09-26-2012, 06:51 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
Bret, Very sorry to hear this. RIP Jeff.
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09-26-2012, 07:14 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
Please accept my condolences.
Even though I'm not a Ford guy, for some reason his car stood out at some of the races I attended years ago, like the Turkey Trots in Orlando, FL. RIP |
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09-26-2012, 07:27 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
Life brings tears, smiles and memories.
The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever Our condolences to the Velde family.
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09-26-2012, 07:40 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
A truly great person and racer! Our sympathy to the family. Bob and Don Moulton
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09-26-2012, 08:25 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
As Jeff Colvert said, when I was young I idolized the Velde SS/F car. That car and my father's experience with FE's were the reason I got into Cobra Jet cars. Bought my first one in 73 and still own it. Anyway over the years I got to know Jeff pretty good. He would always go out of his way to say hello to me. I will always remember him as being just a great person. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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09-26-2012, 08:53 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
Thanks for the post Bret, I had been trying to got ahold of Jeff for a couple of months and especially the last couple of weeks to see how he was getting along. He was pretty worried when I talked to him in June. Our condolences go out to Pat and all of his family. We will miss him! Jerry
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09-26-2012, 08:58 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
R.I.P. Jeff Velde! You were a great guy and a great racer. You will be deeply missed
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09-26-2012, 09:39 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
Met Jeff at Englishtown a few years ago. Real nice guy. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
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09-26-2012, 10:43 PM
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Re: RIP Jeff Velde
So sad RIP
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