srtricky Report post Posted February 19, 2014 terrible news. may he rest in peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPERTT Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Good JuJu on his family. I met Ray several years ago at Bradenton right after he and Gary Javo picked up his orange Gallardo from Oklahoma and drove straight through to FL for the Viper Shootout. He treated me like an old friend that weekend and was a gracious host around his rig. RIP Ray. Was there for this as well Bobby. Ray was a gentlemen and class act all the way around. Heartfelt condolences for all of his family and friends. He will be missed. RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCT Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Below are two web pages I put together a few years ago for the Heffner shop web site. Of course, its just one moment in the mans life but it sure speaks volumes about who he was... http://heffnersperformance.com/april_2010_update.htm And another page... http://heffnersperformance.com/ray_hofman_...r_performan.htm Rest in peace sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmr Report post Posted February 19, 2014 VERY disturbing.... RIP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfire Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Very very sad...my thoughts are with his family Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiago Report post Posted February 19, 2014 terrible. very sad, Ray was a great guy! RIP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 And to think he was just posting days ago. How fast things change. RIP Ray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts640 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Jesus, RIP Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underground Racing Report post Posted February 19, 2014 RIP buddy! Alex notified me last night and it was confirmed to me by his wife and friends about his passing. I always chat with him and did so yesterday. I cant believe just like that and he's gone. Ray was a customer that quickly became a friend, always giving me great advise on business and even family. Ray was a giver, not a taker. Ray always went out of his way for his friends and I'm sure people he hardly knew. He once gave me and some friends a ride to Miami in his jet from Charlotte when he came up to hang out. Even though he was going the other way at the end of that day to get home to his family, he insisted I fly in his jet rather than US Air and wouldn't take no for an answer. Nothing but great things I can say about Ray. I feel so bad for the family he left behind including his young son who he was crazy about! He will be missed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasgtr Report post Posted February 19, 2014 From my Luxury 4 Play thread... Info from "MX304" Single seat airplane. Stewart Dawson was flying chase in another aircraft. That airplane was owned by Howard Pardue for many, many years until Howard was killed in his Bearcat a couple of years ago. It was meticulously maintained by Nelson Ezell's shop which is one of, if not the, warbird restoration and maintenance facilities in the US. I had spoken with Howard's daughter just a few days ago and while sad to see her Dad's airplane leave the family after so many years, she knew Ray would be a great person to carry on with it. My heart goes out to the Pardue family, Nelson and his crew and Stu. They must be absolutely gutted. so am i to understand that Howard guy was killed in his bearcat which was maintained by this nelson guy and now Ray's plane also crashed? sounds like these single old school planes are not safe. very sad day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emanon Report post Posted February 19, 2014 http://www.fordgtforum.com/ray.html His poor kids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIRISC Report post Posted February 19, 2014 RIP Ray. Thoughts with his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExoticCarSearch Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Godspeed Ray. My condolences to his family. Such a tragedy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBOALEX Report post Posted February 19, 2014 I am just so so sad..........I don't know what to say.......we will all miss you TurboRay......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinko Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Very sad, RIP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Balls Report post Posted February 19, 2014 very very sad...RIP ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted February 19, 2014 I cant believe this.. me and rb were just talking about this topic last night. how you need to enjoy every second of life because you just never know when it will be the last day. this gave me the chills. he helped me out tremendously when I bought my CGT and gave me some great advice. one of those great LP role models. so sad my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.. RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Report post Posted February 19, 2014 RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Gordon Report post Posted February 19, 2014 RIP. Terrible news, just terrible... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Gordon Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Edit: double post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDADDY Report post Posted February 19, 2014 What a terrible way to start off my day. I didn't know Ray but heard all sorts of good things about him. So incredibly sad. My condolences to the family and may he rest in peace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gLA Report post Posted February 19, 2014 So sad, RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Horrible news. I can't help but to tear up when I see photos of him with his boys. Even though I didn't know him personally, you can tell he was just a regular guy who loved life, his family, and his toys. Condolences to his family and friends. LP lost another great. RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porter Report post Posted February 19, 2014 It was so refreshing knowing someone successful who was humble. RIP Ray, condolences to his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnN Report post Posted February 19, 2014 RIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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