Michael William von Quilich 1947-2016

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In Memoriam

Michael William von Quilich 1947-2016

Sadly I must report the passing of one of our long-time Friends and Club Member, Michael Von Quilich. A well-respected member of the Viper Community who lived in Pahrump with his beautiful wife, Virginia, Michael was a generous and spirited part of our Club. Michael's racing career was impressive as he and his MeNo Race team won the SCCA Majors Western Conference Championship in 2013 and the NASA National Championship the same year with races at tracks in Seattle, Portland, California and Utah. 

Michael and Virginia were always a winning team in racing and in life, traveling the country for Viper events and races. You never saw one without the other at Club Spring Mountain events. A master of the pit stop, Virginia timed all of Michael's laps and did the tire pressures when he stopped for tire checks and their devotion to one another was an inspiration.

Our Club was very fortunate to be invited to the von Quilich's residence for many Club racing parties.  Michael was truly a man of dignity and respect always ready to help out.

There will be a deep void around our Club without Michael and our hearts go out to his family in their time of sorrow. Michael, you will be missed by your fellow Club members and friends in the racing community and beyond.