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Old 03-17-2009, 12:18 AM   #1
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My friend and racing partner George Geipel (Black 94) passed away on Sunday after a short illness. George raced in the challenge for the last
5 years.
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Old 03-17-2009, 01:01 AM   #2
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My prayers go out to him and his family... God Bless....
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Old 03-17-2009, 01:35 AM   #3
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Wow I am so sorry to here that. George was a very nice person.
I will miss him.

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Old 03-17-2009, 01:46 AM   #4
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So sorry to hear that. He & I had the closest race I've ever had!! Nice gentleman!
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Old 03-17-2009, 01:53 AM   #5
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Very sad news, R.I.P. George.
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WOW... Very sad news..... RIP George....
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Old 03-17-2009, 08:00 AM   #8
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Our thoughts and prayers are with George and his family in this time of need. May He Rest In Peace.
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My friend and racing partner George Geipel (Black 94) passed away on Sunday after a short illness. George raced in the challenge for the last
5 years.

So sad to hear. RIP George. Can someone post a pic of George and his car so we can make a connection. I am sure I met George but can't place him.
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Old 03-17-2009, 10:13 AM   #11
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I am so sorry to hear this. George and I raced side by side a few time.

RIP George
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Old 03-17-2009, 10:47 AM   #14
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Here is a video of him driving the car.

George is on one of Corvette Challenge DVD's, the first one I made I think was 2005. I interviewed him. When I get back home later this week I will track down the clip and post it.
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Old 03-17-2009, 12:42 PM   #15
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Sad to hear about George..

He always took the time to say hi.

He used to be in the CCDV as well..

Very nice gentleman...

He will be missed..
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My friend and racing partner George Geipel (Black 94) passed away on Sunday after a short illness. George raced in the challenge for the last
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I knew George. A very nice guy. My condolences to his family and friends. I am shocked to read this. May he rest in peace.
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A service for George will be held at 3:00 PM on March 28 at
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