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Bud Faubel

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 9:21 pm
by Jack Redd
A very sad day for drag racers losing one of Drag Racing's greatest Bud Faubel. He was a
fighter jet pilot during the Korea and Viet Nam wars. He was also a retired airline pilot
and continued drag racing during all of these times. He was also a champion ballroom dancer
with his lovely wife Barbara. He also raced in NASCAR and was with Curtis Turner when he
landed a plane in a town to get some refreshments.
A book is coming on his exciting life by his wife.
R.I.P my ole friend.

Re: Bud Faubel

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:45 pm
by draglist
A great man indeed who was always kind to me and my kids as we visited with him over the years. bp

Bud with Jason and Emily in 2005...
http://draglist.smugmug.com/Drag-Racing ... /i-w96mJdd

Here's a montage from over the years...

http://www.smugmug.com/search/?q=faubel ... bud+faubel

Re: Bud Faubel

Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:17 am
by Andamo
I talked to Bud quite a few years ago at one of Bruce Larson's Barnfests. What a super fellow and talked like he had known me for many years. May you rest in peace Mr. Faubel and my condolences go out to Barbara and his family.