Rich Guasco Pure Hell is now Pure Heaven

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RICH “PURE HELL” GUASCO DIES AT 88 | Competition Plus

Hall of Fame drag racer Rich Guasco passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. Renowned for bringing national

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RICH “PURE HELL” GUASCO DIES AT 88 | Competition Plus

Hall of Fame drag racer Rich Guasco passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. Renowned for bringing national

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RIP Rich, thanks for the many memories

 

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Sad news....my favorite AA/FA

 

[Nunz]

Rich and his Pure Hell rides were a big part of the sport's history. There are pictures of the original Pure Hell AA/FA that are imprinted in my brain from reading the many drag mags of my childhood.
RIP Mr. Guasco.