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Gone but never forgotten

Discussion in 'General' started by John Branch, Jul 22, 2025.

  1. John Branch

    John Branch Well-Known Member

    Yesterday lost a good human/ friend/ past teammate. This will be the second past teammate/friend in 8 months to c—-er!! We had butted heads early years of racing but then became friends and eventually teammates. We won 1 overall superbike big bike endurance with CMRA 1998 . I was not gonna post this and at this time withholding his name, but writing this is helping me process. Godspeed brother.:(
     
  2. Razr

    Razr Well-Known Member

    I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. It sounds like you have good memories of him, cherish those.
     
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  3. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Okay - I saw Harrys FB post and it was confusing as hell - did Pete die?
     
  4. John Branch

    John Branch Well-Known Member

    Pete Martins did pass
     
  5. John Branch

    John Branch Well-Known Member

    He fought long and hard, he gave it hell just like he used to race . He raced longer than anyone I know. Started in 1985 and raced every year up until he started his battle with cancer four years ago! He did so much throughout his life , he knew how to live life to the fullest. He will be dearly missed but NEVER FORGOTTEN. I’m actually glad he passed he had a really hard battle than most. My thoughts and prayers are with Julie his wife who has always stood by him and took such great care of him! GODSPEED Brother till we meet again
     
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  6. Used2befast

    Used2befast Well-Known Member

    Sorry John...a good human and friend is hard to find. I'm sure he appreciated you being there.

    I remember Pete:(
     
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  7. John Branch

    John Branch Well-Known Member

    I got to see him 1 month ago in the hospital, so grateful was hard . He was normally 180 lbs , he was down to 130 lbs . Was proud and privileged to say he was my friend
     
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  8. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Damn, didn't know he was sick. Great guy, great racer :(
     
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  9. Used2befast

    Used2befast Well-Known Member

    I remember the RPM school to help new racers. Always had a smile for ya...good guy.
     
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  10. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew EeVee range testor and subsidy recipient

    RIP Pete Martins :flag:
     
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  11. Sabre699

    Sabre699 Wait...hold my beer.

    RIP...Racer.
     
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  12. jfcasley

    jfcasley Well-Known Member

    Godspeed Pete
     
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  13. John Branch

    John Branch Well-Known Member

    He was very humble and never posted anything and stayed positive throughout the whole thing! There will be a life celebration at his and Julie’s house on August the 2nd for anyone wanting to attend. Will post time and address details later.
     
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  14. Txnoho

    Txnoho Active Member

    RIP Pete! Good man right there.
     
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  15. HPPT

    HPPT !!!

    Sorry for your loss.
     
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  16. adio1dog

    adio1dog Well-Known Member

    RIP Racer.
     
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  17. Used2befast

    Used2befast Well-Known Member

  18. John Branch

    John Branch Well-Known Member

    Yesterday the 21st would have been Pete’s 60 birthday
     
  19. Boman Forklift

    Boman Forklift Well-Known Member

    Sorry for your loss. That’s too damn young, RIP racer.
     
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  20. Yzasserina

    Yzasserina sound it out

    Oh jeez that’s tough. Way too young and sounded like such a blessing to anyone who had the good fortune to know him. So sorry for your loss. RIP Pete. :(
     
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