Sad News Pete Bernard

[gbsean]

I just got an e-mail....and was told that Pete suddenly passed away while working at his desk today. He planned to retire next year. I hadn't seen Pete in a couple of years, but he used to be a staple at all the Buick events. Back in the day he hauled his GN around in a converted Frito-Lay truck! As I recall, it was an 8-second car too! RIP Pete.. some of you may remember that truck from back in the 90's...I do...

RIP Pete

 

[ijames]

That is so sad. RIP, Pete. He was always very nice and willing to talk with spectators. Car was very clean, and I watched him work his way down from 9's to 8.2's or maybe 8.3's over the years. He was a regular at the Englishtown Mustang GN shootout on Labor Day in the 90's and early 00's, and came down to Cecil Co several times. You will definitely be missed, Pete.

I remember Jack Cotton driving a FritoLay truck back then, but not Pete. Maybe Jack got it from Pete?

 

[Grumpy]

 

[TurboDave]

What a bummer!

 

[Ricketts]

RIP Pete.

 

[baadgn]

That is so sad. RIP, Pete. He was always very nice and willing to talk with spectators. Car was very clean, and I watched him work his way down from 9's to 8.2's or maybe 8.3's over the years. He was a regular at the Englishtown Mustang GN shootout on Labor Day in the 90's and early 00's, and came down to Cecil Co several times. You will definitely be missed, Pete.

I remember Jack Cotton driving a FritoLay truck back then, but not Pete. Maybe Jack got it from Pete?

Yes Jack did get the truck from Pete Jack put some miles on it thats for sure!!! R.I.P Pete.

 

[John Wilde]

Godspeed Pete!

 

[toofastforyou]

R.I.P. Pete...Sincere condolences to the family...:frown:

As for the Frito Lay's truck, it's parked next to Jack's shop, I saw it last week...

Claude. :redface:

 

[Otto J]

R.I.P. Pete...Sincere condolences to the family...:frown:

As for the Frito Lay's truck, it's parked next to Jack's shop, I saw it last week...

Claude. :redface:

That truck is a land mark next to his shop. i think it was about 2 feet (a little over half a meter to you canucks) buried in the dirt full of used Buick parts

RIP Pete

 

[gs462]

Wow Pete was a GREAT guy he will be missed. My prayers to his family.

 

[86brick]

Sorry to hear this, RIP Pete!

 

[HOT ROD-GN]

That is so sad. RIP, Pete. He was always very nice and willing to talk with spectators. Car was very clean, and I watched him work his way down from 9's to 8.2's or maybe 8.3's over the years. He was a regular at the Englishtown Mustang GN shootout on Labor Day in the 90's and early 00's, and came down to Cecil Co several times. You will definitely be missed, Pete.

I remember Jack Cotton driving a FritoLay truck back then, but not Pete. Maybe Jack got it from Pete?

Yes Jack got it from pete in 97 .Good old time,even my tr road in it. RIP MY FRIEND.

 

[Raymond Bunch]

Truly sad. My condolences goes out to his family.

 

[blue-t]

wow going back to the good old days buick ford shoot outs,ill miss pete, or should say i do miss him, and his wife at every meet, very clean car, he was not scard to put on the bumper.r.i.p:frown:

 

[alwayscode390]

I hate hearing about people who dont get to retire before they die... especially when they are close to retiring.

RIP ---

 

[Mike Licht]

Pete was one of our oldest customers and a fantasic guy. A true gentleman he will be missed it sucks that it ended this way for him. God Speed Pete
Mike

 

[fitz3820]

I will miss Pete he would bring his beautiful car the the NEBRA events and all the big Buick events.

A picture of his wheelstanding car was my wallpaper for years on my PC...

RIP Pete.

 

[TurboJim]

Oh my god. Pete was probably my all time favorite Buick guys. He and jacquie were always cordial and always invited me and my family to hang with them. I don't go to many racing event anymore, but knowing they won't be there anymore makes me feel terrible. My condolences to Jacquie. Pete, you'll be missed my friend.