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*** Sad News Guys , Freddy "el Manco" Fuentes Died In Car Crash Today ***

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Old 10-26-08, 04:44 PM
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Prayers for the family he hit. and his family.
Old 10-26-08, 05:53 PM
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man I remember a few years ago Freddy el manco was in atco with a red crx or civic that was doing like 11s and I watch him shift and drive the damn car like a true professional with one arm. I knew him because he and my dad went back for years.damn man out of so many scumbags in this earth that don’t deserve life why him???
Old 10-26-08, 06:18 PM
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REST IN PEACE FREDDY an Family that was in the accident too..

Meet freddy many times My motor in my car came through him...From philly GRANPA RACING With that yellow LA PULGA MG.....

Also saw him race ah yellow type-R integra turbo to ah low 11's pass at ATCO...
Old 10-28-08, 06:23 PM
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I don't know either of those involved but in a case like this it doesn't matter. Prayers go out to the family. .
Old 10-29-08, 08:11 PM
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i just got news that confirms the family that he hit was his own wife and kids.
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wtf...was it intentional
Old 10-29-08, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rogrx7
wtf...was it intentional
no just a freak accident
Old 10-29-08, 10:04 PM
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i just got news that confirms the family that he hit was his own wife and kids.
wow, sad news
Old 12-16-08, 01:25 AM
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On Saturday December 13th, the Men in Black Datsun was choosen to bid a final farewell to Freddy "El Manco" Fuentes who passed away on October 1st.

Here is the video... I know you and the other greats of our sport, who have passed on are looking down on us with a smile

R.I.P Freddy


Click Video- Final farewell for Freddie "El Manco"



Old 12-16-08, 04:42 AM
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never knew him or even knew of him. i do remember Sakura though ...

it's a tragedy no matter how you slice it, but a fitting farewell, i'd say.
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