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Model Specific Discussions => Trans-Am Camaros => Topic started by: wolfmin on October 19, 2012, 02:56:35 PM

Title: Warren Fairbanks #96
Post by: wolfmin on October 19, 2012, 02:56:35 PM
Warren Fairbanks passed away yesterday morning (10-18-12). I first saw Warren race at Meadowdale in his B Production, 289 Cobra in 1968 and was fortunate enough to see almost every race he ever ran after that into the 1980's. I will miss him.

I included a picture taken in 1971 of, from left to right, me (Mike Jarchow), Jerry Lagod and Warren.
Title: Re: Warren Fairbanks #96
Post by: Jon Mello on October 19, 2012, 04:44:21 PM
Sorry to hear about that, Mike. I remember watching Warren run that Camaro at Road America. He was a very good driver. That looks like Jerry Lagod's Camaro in the background. Thanks for posting the pic. Warren will be missed.
Title: Re: Warren Fairbanks #96
Post by: wolfmin on October 19, 2012, 09:57:27 PM
That is Jerry's Camaro in the background.
Title: Re: Warren Fairbanks #96
Post by: oldtransamdriver on October 20, 2012, 02:06:11 AM
Mike, very sorry to hear that news also.  I'm thinking he was way too young.  I did race against Warren at WG in 70 and later at Hallet in 80.

Did I see that car recentlly at Monterey with Ron Tribble?  Was Warren "tuned in" to the CRG forum?

Robert Barg
Title: Re: Warren Fairbanks #96
Post by: wolfmin on October 20, 2012, 01:09:52 PM
Yes Robert, Ron Tribble does have Warren's Camaro.

Warren was not tuned in to CRG.
Title: Re: Warren Fairbanks #96
Post by: S A Dunbar on October 20, 2012, 02:56:07 PM
Very sorry to hear of Warrens's passing, Mike...  I have many fond memories.  My condolences to his family and friends. 
Title: Re: Warren Fairbanks #96
Post by: tajaguar on November 04, 2012, 02:00:44 AM
This is sad news. I met Warren when I purchased and then restored his famous '63 289 Cobra. He had a great memory for detail. What a great guy and a loss to the motorsports community.
Title: Re: Warren Fairbanks #96
Post by: Jon Mello on November 04, 2012, 05:31:23 AM
Warren Fairbanks at speed at the Road America Trans-Am in 1971.
(http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss309/1967z28/More%20car%20stuff/WarrenFairbanks.jpg)
Ron Tribble Collection