We lost an RX8 racer....

08-17-2006, 07:22 PM

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We lost an RX8 racer....

For those of you that may know Ken Hoppenrath, BS RX8 #146 in San Diego Region, he passed away on Monday. He was a long time road racer and after retiring from motorsports for some time he took up autocrossing with his 2006 RX8 in May. Services will be at the Alhiser-Comer Mortuary in Escondido at 10:00am on Tomorrow. For directions call 760-745-2162.

I had a chance to drive his car and give him some tips at our last event. He was a really nice guy and was very excited to be autocrossing. Very sad.

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08-17-2006, 07:53 PM

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may he BEEEEEEEEP in peace ...

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08-17-2006, 08:28 PM

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Only knew him a short time, but had fun talking and competing with him. Nice guy. I found some pics from Ken's first autox event in April...

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08-18-2006, 12:11 AM

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Wow that sucks, condolences to his family and the socal community.

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08-20-2006, 06:07 PM

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that's life , Condolences to his family.

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08-20-2006, 06:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamRX8

may he BEEEEEEEEP in peace ...

In an other setting, you may think a comment like that would inappropriate. Here, it seems right. Diddos.

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08-20-2006, 07:34 PM

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In an other setting, you may think a comment like that would inappropriate. Here, it seems right. Diddos.

That's so true...tomorrow morning on my way to work i'll remember him when I beep.

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08-30-2006, 05:11 PM

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wow, I just read this thread and began to realize who you were talking about. I was excited to see another 8 owner at the track. My condolences will not be heard by the family, but I know what they are going through and I feel for them.