Bad news,
This was just reported by ANDY BEKECH ( Prowlers Club Historian).
"It's with a sad heart to mention, that Joaquin Arnett passed away Sept. 24th. He will be remembered for his early contributions & records to the racing hobby! His innovations (ahead of their time), put this man ahead of most, not only on drag racing, but at the lakes, Bonneville & the cars & engines he built. One of the founding members of the Bean Bandits car club in San Diego & his never ending race stories kept everyone laughing! Nothing but smiles & good times will be remembered!"
Joaquin was a legend in the formative years of Drag Racing. I had the great privilige of being sponsored into the San Diego Roadster Club by Joaquin. Unfortunately I was at the finish line at El Mirage that fateful day when his son Sonny crashed and was killed. Joaquin was never quite the same. Joaquin and Sonny are together again!
Sorry for the sad news. Many knew him a lot better than I did, but he will be missed by all!
Tom