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Grand Champion Poster
Posted 28 June 2020 - 10:30 AM
Re-posted from another forum.
"I am sorry to say that we lost a great friend today in Henry Trujillo , the father of racer Duran. Be safe my friend and in peace. Loved having you as a friend, and will always cherish knowing you."
Please contribute any photos or memories that you may have of Henry.
Posted 28 June 2020 - 12:18 PM
Henry was a gentle soul, always a pleasure to talk to when I saw him at the track. Henry was a skilled racer in his own right but took special joy in watching his son Duran compete at the highest level of the slot car world. Henry also took pleasure introducing his grandson Lucas to the sport, teaching him the value of teamwork We will all miss him very much.
Henry in the center at the podium
"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti
On The Lead Lap
Posted 28 June 2020 - 12:37 PM
Henry Go with God and rest in peace. Always a pleasure talking with you. Thanks for taking the time. My Thoughts and prayers go out to your Family.
Race Leader
Posted 28 June 2020 - 10:32 PM
I enjoyed many talks with Henry, watching as he silently beamed at Duran's many wins. He was a great example of that family involvement and support that is mostly missing in our little slot car world.
RIP.
Eddie
Headmaster of the asylum
Posted 29 June 2020 - 09:21 AM
So sorry to hear this. Henry frequently accompanied Duran when he raced in the Southeast some years ago and I spent a lot of time talking with him. Super nice guy and not a bad racer at all.
My sincere condolences to Duran and the rest of the Trujillo family.
Gregory Wells
Never forget that first place goes to the racer with the MOST laps, not the racer with the FASTEST lap
Checkered Flag in Hand
Posted 29 June 2020 - 01:37 PM
Henry was a kind man and a friend for many years. He was always with his family when I saw him at the race track. I will miss seeing him.
My condolences and sincerest sympathy to Duran and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
So much DRAMA for such small cars....
Mike Kravitz
Don't DQ me for having the wrong SHADE of orange on my McLaren... after all, it's ONLY a toy car!!!
X Speed & Sport Racer
Posted 29 June 2020 - 02:59 PM
He was a very kind man. He will be missed
My condolences to the Trujillo family.
Posting Leader
Posted 29 June 2020 - 09:52 PM
Henry was a good racer and supported his son Duran at many races held at BPR over many years. I always enjoyed talking with Henry as we "older" racers continued to enjoy our hobby.
He will be missed. RIP, Henry.
Here's a podium photo of Henry along with fellow racers Mill Conroy and Paul Sterrett. This was the 2010 second Annual Chris Gallegos D3 Western States at Buena Park Raceway, Can-Am race on the King track.
Keith
Team Rolling Hills circa '66-'68
Racing inta OLD age!
Posted 18 July 2020 - 09:01 AM
Have been busy with life and not posted in years.... Just found out about Henry.
R.I.P. sir!
To the family: Remember the good times and take care.
Barney & Annette
Barney Poynor
12/26/51-1/31/22
Requiescat in Pace
