Pat Ganahl

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Pat Ganahl

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Pat Ganahl, hotrodder, was killed racing his vintage GMC dragster last weekend, possibibly due to a medical issue..........he was involved with US Street Rodder magazine in the 1980's, was instrumental in the republication of Rod & Custom Magazine in 1989, a long time contributor to The Rodders Journal, an Author of a number of Hot Rod & Custom Car themed and History books and a Model Car builder.............I never met nor spoke to the man but through his writings felt that he knew me.............my condolences go to his family and friends....he will be missed...........Andy Douglas
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Andyd wrote:Pat Ganahl, hotrodder, was killed racing his vintage GMC dragster last weekend, possibibly due to a medical issue..........he was involved with US Street Rodder magazine in the 1980's, was instrumental in the republication of Rod & Custom Magazine in 1989, a long time contributor to The Rodders Journal, an Author of a number of Hot Rod & Custom Car themed and History books and a Model Car builder.............I never met nor spoke to the man but through his writings felt that he knew me.............my condolences go to his family and friends....he will be missed...........Andy Douglas
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sad news indeed i met him thru my uncle in the states when i was there my uncle an american marine (RIP) was a rodder starting in the 30s and a lot of Pats vintage pics came from him

RIP and thanks Pat for the years of reporting on rodding and all things related and lately the monthly emails :cry:
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Sounds like he died doing what he loves.. 8) 8)
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