off topic: adios a Fermín Vélez Opciones

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Sí señor, un magnífico y gran piloto. Descanse en Paz.

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Una triste noticia para todos y en especial para los que somos amantes de la Resistencia.
Aquí os pongo el post que he puesto en un foro extranjero con sus principales exitos, del que ha sido uno de los mejores pilotos en España.
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Today I heard a very sad new, Vélez died yesterday:
"Fermin had suffered from cancer for the past several years, and passed away yesterday at his home in Spain. Marnie Lincoln, his long-time friend and companion, was with him when he died."

Fermín was one of the best Sportcars drivers here in Spain, here is his CV:
1986- 3rd 1000Km Nurburgring with Villota. Porsche 956
4th in Le Mans with Villota and Fouché. Porsche 956B
5th 1000Km of Silverstone with Villota. Porsche 956B
1987- World Champion in C2 with Gordon Spice.Spice SE86C
Several wins in C2 this year.
1989- World champion in C2 with Nick Adams.Spice SE89C
Several wins in C2 this year.
1990- 3rd 480Km of Silverstone with Bruno Giacomelli. Spice SE90C Ford
4th 480Km of Spa with Tim Harvey. Spice SE90C Ford
1990-1991- Three wins in IMSA championship
1992-1993- IMSA CAmel Ligth 3rd in championship with Kuzdu-Buick. Two wins.
. Debut and win with Spice WSC in Phoenix.
1994- Pole position in Daytona with Spice-Chevy.
Later he changed to Ferrari 333SP: one win and a second place.
1995- IMSA champion. 1st in Sebring and two wins more.
1998- His last race in 333SP, 8th in Le Mans with Van de Poele and Taylor.
2000- Champion in Spanish GT´s series of GTB with Ferrari 360 Modena.

All this for a fantastic driver and better person. Thanks Fermín, many thanks.
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Hasta siempre Fermín. Gracias por todo.