Martin Bartek - 1967-2011 - RIP

[ChipBeck]

Gentlemen,

Last night I received a stunning note from Ray Hofman. A big part of Ford GT history left us yesterday with the death of Martin Bartek. He did something I thought was impossible, returning the Ford GT to Le Mans, and he damn near pulled off a GT-1 class win there in his first attempt. God bless you Martin, Rest in Peace.

Chip

 

[ChipBeck]

Sunset

Damn. :frown

 

[911teo]

Very Very sad news!

 

[BlackICE]

Unbelievable!

I am sorry I didn't have the pleasure of meeting him. From all that I have read, he was a great person. May he RIP!

 

[Fubar]

Godspeed.

 

[Matech GT1]

Very very sad news indeed.
Steven

 

[GTdrummer]

Sat with him at dinner at VIR. Could not have been a nicer guy. Shocking.

 

[standj]

Far to young!!!!!!

 

[PL510*Jeff]

We lost a true GT friend. RIP Martin.

 

[shelbyelite]

Very sad news

 

[nota4re]

Sad, sad news. Rest in peace, Martin.

 

[sr71]

Condolences to the family. If sharing the loss could ease the pain.... Another friend who will be missed.

 

[SteveA]

Always hard to understand when this happens to such a young person. God Bless.

 

[Drew@ClassicAuto]

Very sorry to hear that. Super nice guy from the time we spent with him at VIR. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

 

[shesgotlegs]

WTF !!!??? Unbelievable. How sad.

 

[jaxgt]

Too Sad. Too young. Car accident?

 

[KMCBOSS]

WTF !!!??? Unbelievable. How sad.

+1

 

[CH53Driver]

Man it's been a bad couple years.:frown RIP.

 

[skyrex]

Wow, I am shocked and saddened at the passing of someone so young. Very sad news. May he rest in peace.

 

[Apollo]

We are stunned. Martin was so genuine, accessible, and caring. He will be missed but remembered by all. Our thoughts and prayers for his family.