from www.ferrari.com Farewell Nicolas Maranello, 12 October - We would like to dedicate this picture to the memory of Mexican driver Nicolas Zapata, who was the victim of a traffic accident on Saturday 9 October on the Mexico-Toluca highway in the region of Santa Fe. The image shows him racing in one of the recent rounds of the Shell Ferrari Historic Challenge. With the loss of Zapata, the new Ferrari Historic Race loses its most fervent supporter, a racer for over ten years in the extraordinary series dedicated to the classic jewels from the home of the Prancing Horse. In November 2009 Zapata was crowned champion at the fourth and final race at the world finals in Valencia, behind the wheel of a legendary 1956 Ferrari 625 TR. may he rest in peace! Image Unavailable, Please Login
Word of his death has hit us very hard. He was a long-term friend and client and I will miss him greatly. Bill
I didn't know this man, but I share his tastes in automobile. Let me share with all the people who will miss him this personal photo taken in Le Vigeant in France, in June 2009. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Goodwood - 19/09/2010. RIP Nicolas and condolences to his friends and family. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I was very sad when I learned about Nicolas accident on sunday afternoon, he was doing what he loved the most driving a vintage car, he was driving his Porsche 356 along with life time Ferrari enthusiast and owner Alberto Amezcua, both were killed in the accident. Apparently they were driving in the left lane and suddenly lost control of the Porsche hit the barrier and went accross all 3 lanes and a car hit them from behind and the car went into flames May they rest in peace
I met him in Goodwood this year and we had a very nice chat together! I will always remember him as a warm and very friendly person! Descansa en paz, Nikolas! Ciao! Walter
Very sad...RIP.... Never met him, but saw his car many times and always loved that he actually raced it
Very very sad. Saw him racing with his classic Ferrari's many times, last time was Le Mans Classic. R.I.P. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Sad when it is sudden... You cannot help but think........ Would it be disrespectful to say Viva Zapata!
He also runned at Estoril track in 2005, Ferrari Challenge Historic Series and he was a true Gentleman Driver to me. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
