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Old Jan 5, 2026 | 06:18 AM
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The world loses a great one

My brother passed 12/31/25 suddenly, we are shattered.



https://www.mytwintiers.com/williams...chael-printup/

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Old Jan 5, 2026 | 04:00 PM
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Mega sorry for your loss Chief.

Michael was awesome and to all who didn't know, he spent nearly three decades in motorsports leadership and was widely respected across the industry.

RIP 🕊️
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Old Jan 6, 2026 | 09:53 AM
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Although I've never met him, I feel like he's always been a part of AZine.

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Old Jan 6, 2026 | 11:14 AM
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I know I already commented on Instagram, but I am so very sorry for your loss Scott. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I'm glad I got to hang out with you and your brother in Montreal. Good times. RIP
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Old Jan 6, 2026 | 11:52 AM
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Sorry to hear this, Chief
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Old Jan 7, 2026 | 04:47 AM
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Extremely sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 08:27 PM
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Thanks guys. It was amazing to hear motorsports leaders speak at his memorial yesterday and hear things like "he was loved by all," "I've gotten at least 150 emails in the last 2 days asking how I was going to ever replace Michael Printup" (Tony Parella, Parella Motorsports), IMSA officials, track presidents, and on, and on. He never talked about his accomplishments. Never. As close as I was to him and as many of those same motorsports people he was involved with that I had met, I never heard precisely what he achieved. Michael and my younger brother, Brian, were/are my best friends in life. We were always tight. Just can't believe he's not amongst us any longer. Truly devastating personally.
Michael, Dana, Brian, some knucklehead.
Michael, Dana, Brian, some knucklehead.
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 03:40 PM
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Chief, just seeing this so extremely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and condolences to you and Michaels' family. We lost my oldest brother last February so I can sorta relate, it's tremendously difficult for a family member to leave so suddenly and unexpectant. Yes, truly indeed the motorsports world lost a great one.
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
My brother passed 12/31/25 suddenly, we are shattered.



https://www.mytwintiers.com/williams...chael-printup/
God Bless.
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