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  1. Speed Gems
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    I don't know if it's been posted here yet but around 6:00 this morning Gas Rhonda passed away.
    I am at a loss for words and devastated....my hero is gone...here is the statement from Rhonda Wilson
    It is with an Extremely Heavy Heart that I type we have lost a true NHRA Legend Gas Ronda. As we received the phone call this morning from his daughter our hearts have been broken for the entire Ronda family. Gas was such a Class Act Gentleman. He is now in a much better place and in no pain. God Speed Gas!!! Please keep the entire family in your thoughts and prayers especially the love of his life his precious wife Nina.
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  2. Crazy Steve
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    Always a class act, and his cars were immaculate. I saw him at Puyallup in '67 with his blown cammer-powered '66 Mustang, along with another pioneer, the first licensed woman nitro F/C pilot Paula Murphy in her 'Miss STP' Mustang. Very gracious in talking to a snot-nosed kid (me) and went on to win the match race.
     
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  3. BJR
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    wow
     
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  4. lothiandon1940
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    Sad news indeed. Another legend lost. :(
     
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  5. Deuces
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    Wow, I'm bummed out....:(:(
     
    Deuces, Oct 26, 2017
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  6. lothiandon1940
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  7. chevy57dude
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    RIP. Gas Ronda in his '62 tri power Galaxy shown here.
     
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  8. Stogy
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    Condolences to the Ronda Family and Friends on the passing of Gas...
    Regards,
    Stogy
     
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  9. lothianwilly71
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    R.I.P
     
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  10. Bruce Fischer
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    Prayers go out to his family.Bruce.
     
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  11. Chucky
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    RIP. I took these 2 years ago at the NHRA museum. Pure art.
    image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg
     
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  12. TFoch
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    Sad news. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
     
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  13. nickthebandit
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    Another good guy gone. Such a loss. He was a class act.
     
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  14. Speedys Garage
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    Our deepest condolences to family and friends. He will truly be missed.
     
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  15. traffic61
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    My condolences to family and friends. We are losing so many legends that made up the greatest era of rodding and racing.

    Rest in peace sir.
     
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  16. belair
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    A true legend and true loss to drag racing. Condolences, to the family.
     
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    So sad. My thoughts and prayers for his family.

    Seems like we’re losing our true legends almost weekly.
     
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    Gaspar Ronda
    August 25, 1926 - October 25, 2017
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  19. HEMI32
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    Gas Ronda - 1964 NHRA Division Regionals - Santa Maria Dragond Drag Strip.jpg
    1964 NHRA Division Regionals - Santa Maria Drag Strip
    image by Sherm Porter (@fuely32)
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  20. HEMI32
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    Gas Ronda - Santa Maria Drags (1).jpg
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    Santa Maria Drag Strip
    images by K. White
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  21. BadgeZ28
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    I traveled to the Winternationals three time in the 1960's. Gas was always a top contender. RIP
     
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  22. Jalopy Joker
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  23. loudbang
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    Always one of my favorites. RIP
     
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  24. stillrunners
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    Wow...what history with this guy.....lot's of rubber burning up stairs tonight....thanks Gaspar Ronda for the memories ! !
     
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  25. Asphalt Angel
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    Sad news-R.I.P Gas
     
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  26. Jigger
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    I don’t think it is possible to be a car enthusiast without knowing about Gas Ronda and his far reaching influence in Drag Racing. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Nina and the whole Ronda family. All my prayers for strength and peace to you all.
     
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  27. Jalopy Joker
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    btt
     
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  28. seb fontana
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    RIP...Condolences to family and friends..
     
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  29. Mr48chev
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    Sad news, I used to follow his racing exploits when I was young.
     
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  30. an1951
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    RIP-I knew Gas Ronda directly when I went to old Lions Drag Strip, original Irwindale Raceway, Orange County Intl Raceway and his Gas House night club in Azusa Calif. One nice guy to know in drag racing and at his business club. May he rest in peace.....

    GasRonda1-Lions-1966.jpg GasRonda2-Lions-1966.JPG Gas Ronda-Irwindale-1966.jpg GasRonda-OCIR-1969.jpg GasRonda-AFX Mustang-Restored.jpg
     
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