Joaquin Arnett:

[SPDRACR]

Sad news for the racing community this morning, Joaquin Arnett passed away after battling Alzhiemer's and bout's with Pneumonia. Legendary Drag Racer and Leader of his Bean Bandits will be missed by many.

Will announce services as info is available.

[desotoman]

Sorry to hear of Joaquin's passing. My condolences to the family. God Speed Joaquin.

Tom G.

[Elmo Rodge]

Really sorry to hear this. Joaquin was cool. Wayno

[Glen]

Sorry to hear of his passing, I met him in 1954 at Santa Ana. That whole bunch were a blast to be around. They were lakes and Bonneville racers and another generation is following what he started.
RIP my friend.

[4-barrel Mike]

Another hero gone!  RIP

Mike

[johnbeck]

Legends are going fast this week , I didn't know him personaly but I seen him around. Godspeed.

[1212FBGS]

what a neat fun guy.... he will be missed
kent

[aircap]

RIP, Joaquin - glad I met ya!

[Mr411Fan]

Some memories of Joaquin and friends.  Some of the first parties at the Bean Bandits KOA tent site (homebuilt gas powered marqurita mixers), and later the bigger parties. Sometimes I wonder if those get togethers led to the salt talks later? Joaquin showing off climbing a light pole at the tent site.  Joaquin telling stories about his service in the military in WWII Iwo Jima and the Aleutian Islands. (don't know how much of it was true!).  Joaquin and Jeff arguing about all kinds of things. Joaquin putting his signature under the hood of "Ethel" the famous 63 Dodge 330, our 411 chase car.  Dinner with Joaquin and the Bean Bandits at Wendover.  Anyhow, there's alot more memories, my Mom and I just thought of a few.  We'll really miss that guy.

[Texican]

Here's another long time racing fan that's really saddened to here the news.
Talk about a whole crew of "wild and crazy guys"; I remember them from way back, seems like 50's or 60's, always doing well.

Saw the group at Bonneville a few years back, and was surprised at how well they still had their act together.

Blessings to all.

Jim

[Barry]

I met Joaquin in 1995 at Muroc. My son's and I became supporters of the Bean Bandits and had many good times with him. There is a good chance I wouldn't be involved in land speed racing had I not met him. Always friendly and great fun to see the sparkle come to his eyes when asking about old engine tricks.  Godspeed to Joaquin and prayers and best wishes to Vi and the family. Barry Basher   Seattle

[Kato Engineering]

BACK IN 1976 AT THE LAKES ...

...He sat me down and taught me how to TALK to my engines and how to LISTEN to what my engine was saying to ME..........

[bak189]

I ran against Joaquin and the Bean Bandits with my bike at the old blimp base in Santa Anna.....sometime back in the 1950's.........they were a outstanding group of racers.....and lot's of fun....................

God Speed, Joaquin

[Dean Los Angeles]

You could spend hours reading the history of Joaquin Arnett and the Bean Bandits.

http://www.beanbanditsracingteam.com/home.html
http://beanbanditssandiego.blogspot.com/
http://www.ahraf.com/pioneer.php?id=10078

[rambler jack]

Met Joaquin through Holly Hedrich in the early 50s. I saw him off & on over the years at Santa Ana drag reunion.  The last time i saw him was 1999 at B-Ville.  He was a really nice guy and will be missed. R.I.P.

                                                                                                 Jack