NeilTPS Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 TPS's RICO GUTIERREZ Rico Gutierrez has open heart surgery Corpus Christi #29 Texas Pro Sedan driver Rico Gutierrez underwent open heart surgery on June 23rd in Corpus Christi. His doctors performed a triple bypass in a surgical procedure which lasted 4 1/2 hours. Rico is scheduled to remain in ICU for about 3 days. He will probably remain in Corpus Christi's Doctor's Regional Hospital for a week to 10 days. The Chief Surgeon described the surgical procedure as successful and anticipates Rico's complete recovery in 3 to 4 months. Rico is also the Crew Chief on the #26 Ford Mustang driven by Lalo Leal. He spent the week before his surgical appointment repairing #26's crash damage received on June 14 at Red River Speedway. This post was written from information supplied by Lalo Leal on June 23 at 8:00pm. Neil Upchurch Race & Administrative Director Texas Pro Sedans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwhite Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Get Well Rico, !! sounds like quite an ordeal you went through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel66 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 There is no doubt that Rico works his tail off to get not only his car but Lalo's car ready, even the pain he was in he still worked all last week on Lalo's car and I think is ready for this weekend. Get well soon Rico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilTPS Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ariel: Since Rico won't be able to race at THR on June28, how about you? Will you have #66 at Kyle to take Rico's place? Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Rico - We're pulling for ya big guy. We're praying for a full recovery in a record time! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neon14 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Get well soon Rico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS70 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Get well soon. See you at the races Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS18 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Rico, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lanny and Brenda Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 i was amazed at what rico had acomplished on lalo.s car .alot of damage replaceing the front snoult .. even at his own risk and safety with him needing this operation in a most serious way ..we all know what kinda work you have to put into these cars even when they are not wrecked .. hot days and in weak state this man stood above us all ... rico your the man .get well my friend . we will help lalo out at the track .but we cant replace you .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin 29 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are going out to you. I wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to running with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97car Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Get well soon, we need you back, not the same without you at the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top dog Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 TODAY RICO WOKE UP FEELING WELL ENOUGH TO EAT JELLO AND APPLE SAUCE I WILL UPDATE YOU ON MORE GOOD NEWS LATER THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 get well soon. sounds like you are going to be missed out at the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tps22 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Rico, No amount of words could say how much everyone is wishing you a full and speedy recovery. I know how much hard work and pride you put into the cars not only yours and Lalo's but ours as well. You have suffered through alot of personal pain to make sure these cars run. I thank you for your tireous work and hope now you can be pain free. Will see you soon my friend. Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Rico, No amount of words could say how much everyone is wishing you a full and speedy recovery. I know how much hard work and pride you put into the cars not only yours and Lalo's but ours as well. You have suffered through alot of personal pain to make sure these cars run. I thank you for your tireous work and hope now you can be pain free. Will see you soon my friend. Ozzy we tried and did get him onto the cart at red river ..i got mad at him alittle when he walked instead of rideing .. tried to push the cars away from the scales .....pride i suppose ..he worked really hard with me on the 7 when they called for line up .30 minutes early .didnt have it running ..i thought aboult it later he should not have working so hard ...on top of his bbq.ing ...now he will feel alot better and alot more energy .and we will be in big trouble ...hey thats the kind i can take ........and i thank lalo for calling me to run for a tool to fix his carb in line up ..though we didnt fix it .it was my pleassure to help lalo and keep rico from haveing to walk or run so far ...hey i will always be happy to help ... Edited June 24, 2008 by oldtimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilnut 20 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Hey Rico! You are the BBQ-Master; Lalo is only the pit owner, LOL Don’t laugh Rico it may hurt. Get well, see you soon! Sergio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcCain8 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 like everyone else has said we hope rico will have a speedy recover from his surgery and get well soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfat Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Wishin' you a speedy recovery Rico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tps48 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Wish you a speedy recovery, and can't wait to see you at the races. I'll bet you have more horsepower in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Get healed up soon Rico. Need you around to keep lalo straightened out. Put all your energy into healing and we will see you at the track soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Wish you a speedy recovery, and can't wait to see you at the races. I'll bet you have more horsepower in a couple of weeks. i dont think jack has any tools to check rico out if he is too fast .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilTPS Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) The latest Rico Gutierrez report ............... Rico was moved out of ICU and into a regular patient room. He is in room #360 of the Doctor's Regional Hospital, 3315 South. Alameda, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. If you'd like to talk him during traditional daytime hours, call (361) 761-1582, ask for connection to room #360. This post was written from information supplied by Lalo Leal on June 25 at 7:00pm. Lalo also reports that Rico requested, received and ate a hamburger. btw: A get well card was signed by a large number of TPS Drivers, Crews and Officials and sent to Rico 25 days ago. Neil Upchurch Race & Administrative Director Texas Pro Sedans Edited June 26, 2008 by NeilTPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) The latest Rico Gutierrez report ............... Rico was moved out of ICU and into a regular patient room. He is in room #360 of the Doctor's Regional Hospital, 3315 South. Alameda, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. If you'd like to talk him during traditional daytime hours, call (361) 761-1582, ask for connection to room #360. This post was written from information supplied by Lalo Leal on June 25 at 7:00pm. Lalo also reports that Rico requested, received and ate a hamburger. btw: A get well card was signed by a large number of TPS Drivers, Crews and Officials and sent to Rico 25 days ago. Neil Upchurch Race & Administrative Director Texas Pro Sedans wasnt that card sent to bobby ...or was there one i didnt see .. Edited June 26, 2008 by oldtimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilTPS Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Oldtimer: Upon receiving the news of his motorcycle accident, Bobby Burrows get well card was signed on April 12 and was sent to him on April 13. Two get well cards, one for former TPS driver and current sponsor Steve Foster and Rico's get well card was announced and signed at the May 31 TPS Drivers Meeting. Perhaps you didn't attend, as usual. Their get well cards were mailed to them June 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 NeilTPS Posted Yesterday, 10:14 PM Oldtimer: Upon receiving the news of his motorcycle accident, Bobby Burrows get well card was signed on April 12 and was sent to him on April 13. Two get well cards, one for former TPS driver and current sponsor Steve Foster and Rico's get well card was announced and signed at the May 31 TPS Drivers Meeting. Perhaps you didn't attend, as usual . Their get well cards were mailed to them June 1. whhooooop there it is oldtimer now what ya got to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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