James A. Warren

Still miss you! Love the Lopez family

James Warren was my boy hero, I used to love to watch him race at irwindale Lions drag strip Pomona during the winter Nationals, Orange county dragway. And of course every once in awhile my father would take me up to Bakersfield. I really miss watching MRS

R.I.P. for the original "ridge-route-terror(s)"

He was a kind and thoughtful person.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Growing up back in middle western Illinois during the 1960's, I read Hot Rod Magazine and all the other drag racing magazines regularly. One name that kept popping up was Warren Coburn and Miller. Little did I realize when I first encountered nostalgia drag racing and cacklecars in 1998, I would have the honor of meeting such people as James Warren. Judging from the comments of some of the others in the Guest Book, I regret that I did not have the opportunity of knowing James better. I was able to participate (to some small extent) in the preservation of the history of drag racing by capturing the restoration of the Warren Coburn and Miller front motor car on film, something that feel very fortunate to have done.

My sincere condolences to all of James family and friends. God bless you all!

Warren Merriman, Mesa, Arizona

Thank you James for all the wonderful years and memories. Our sincere condolences to Juanita and the family

James. You will be missed, From a guy, That raced with you back in the day, And you, Kick my Butt, May of time. James and Roger will always be remembered for the way, Those two guys, did what they loved.
God Bless you and you Family

James , you have left lots of wonderful memories in the past and you will never be forgotten .. May you RIP James..

Huge loss.

From a lifetime fan and admirer. James and Roger are "Together Again" -- as sung by yet another Bakersfield icon.

RIP

James was indeed a great person and a loss to those of us in the the Drag Racing Family. The times I got to talk with him are etched in my memory, even though it wasn't as much as I wish. God will welcome James through the finish line in Heaven.

On behalf of Bob and Sharon Miller and family, our sincere condolences go out to Juanita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you and will forever cherish all of the memories.

Our condolences to the family of one of the BEST.
RIP JAMES.

Roland Leong

Juanita, you and your husband and brother are my oldest and dearest friends over the last 50 years.God bless you all, my heart aches....Huey

I will always remember James and Roger for the fact that as many times as I raced against them, they were always gentlemen. They did what they said they were going to do, and there were never any problems or disagreements.

The other thing that will stay with me is that you had to be at the top of your game whenever you raced the Ridge Route Terrors, because you knew they were going to be a handful. More than just fellow racers, these guys were also my friends. I will miss both of them deeply, and James will be in my thoughts and fond recollections as long as I live. R.I.P my friend.

James (and Roger) were the poster boys for a Class Act. I loved racing James for many reasons the foremost being it was ALWAYS a clean deal - no games. He was a rare breed in that if he won or you won there was nothing but the feeling it was fun and we'll do it again. The last time I raced him was at Orange County in 1976 and I beat him twice (once in qualifying and 1st round). When you got the best of WCM you felt good because they were the bar we shot for.

Of all the losses we've experienced over the last few year of our peers , James was one that cut very deep. I would love to think he and Roger are somewhere better getting ready to take us all on again.

My most sincere condolences to his family and to all of us who loved and respected him.

What a pleasure it was to race with you boys, even though you had been known to kick our butts. R.I.P. Jim and Carroll Brissette

They were my most favorite racers and good friends I will miss them. There was no better driver than James.

R.I.P.

James, say hi to my mom, you were her best friend she must be so happy to see you again
but I'm so sad for your family

What a pleasure it was for me to have known "The Ridge Route Terrors" ...Marvin, Roger and James for 45 years...now God has one of the greatest teams ever. R.I.P.
John Ewald

I will never forget you. God now has a complete top fuel team. RIP

Uncle James, you are going to be missed. It was fun times listening to you talk about racing at family reunions and talking with you at the Nationals in Pomona when you came down. Although the Marine Corps prevents me from being there physically, know that I am there in spirit.
Your Nephew,
Corporal Garcia, Kyle A.
United States Marine Corps

It was always a pleasure when James came into the Rain for Rent offices to say hi. He is missed. My prayers go out to his family during this sad time. Rest in Peace, James.

WCM. What a great Racing Team. Another loss. My sincere condolences to the Warren Family. His fans will miss him. But he surely is in Heaven Bench Racing amongst the best of them. What a great guy!!!

Rest in peace Buddy you were one of the best. You and Rodger were hard to beat at the strip or in goodness.

A man who entertained thousands while doing what he loved best. On behalf of those people, thank you James.

Harry Hibler

The entire team is together again. James was a wonderful, kind gentleman who will be greatly missed. Suzy Beebe

Our sincere condolences to James family.
The racing world has lost a true legend.
The racers have lost a true friend.

Some of my best memories of the glory days of drag racing was the W-C-M Ridge Route Terrors. I realized a dream meeting James about 10 years ago at Famosa. What a gentleman! Knowing him reinforced everything I imagined this legend to be. I truly feel honored to have known James.
Dave West, Beebe & Mulligan AA/FD

Our deepest sympathies to James's family and friends. A great racer and competitor, and a man to be admired. He took me under his wing at my first Winternationals and made sure we made no mistakes.
Jeff and Carol Sayer Shelton Wa AA/D 665

liveing and being on the east coast growing up i always had to say that the ridge route terrors were my heros. then got older and got to meet and race them at indy. im sure we all are tired of looseing great racers and friends. thanks guys. fred frey

I loved to hear the words spread through the pits. "Warren and Coburn are here". You then knew it was going to be a great night at the drags.
James, both chutes are open, now sit back and enjoy the ride.
RIP.

We were big fans of the W-C-M Team in the 60's & 70's. They came to our home track at Fremont and won many events. We will never forget the exciting moments in Drag Racing that they provided.
The Jackson Bros
Jackson Bros Videos

I am grateful to have watched you race. RIP

To the Warren family: Another wonderful human being and great racer has left us. My deepest sympathies...

Farewell, James. You were a huge part of the reason I loved drag racing.

Condolences from down under to James' immediate family and to the whole Drag Racing family. A true legend who will be widely missed.
Ross Preen Australia.

James Warren was one of my heroes. My condolences to his family. He is truly one of the legends of drag racing.

The "Ridge Route Terrors" raced many times at our home track, Fremont Raceway, during the 60's & 70's. We'll never forget their competitive spirit and winning ways. Out deepest sympathy goes out to the Warren family and the many friends and fans of James.
...The Jackson Bros.

R.I.P. James and God Bless You. "The Ridge Route Terrors" will be surely missed. Bless you too Juanita. Yours in Christ, Jim Jameson

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

I don't know what to say except that like thousands of kid who read Hot Rod magazine he inspired my life to want to get involved with drag racing.It turned out to be drag boats, my path did not make it to asphalt but I will always remember James.

To have known James as a friend...and to have seen him race countless times, is truly a gift that we will forever cherish. The likes of James, and Roger, and Marvin Miller..."The Ridge Route Terrors" will never be seen again. His life meant so much to so many, and for that we are grateful. Our sincere condolences to Juanita, and the entire extended Warren Family. Vaya con Dios mi Amigo.

He was the stuff legends are made of. Every since I can remember He and the rest of the team were always spoken of when the old days came up. Chuck Raymond

James say Hi to Roger when you see him,
I had alot of fun nights on Lum Ave.
Another legend is gone!

Uncle James you will always be in our hearts, Aunt Juanita I hope you are able to feel God's love and grace at this sorrowful time, love to you.
Dawn Michelle

Juanita, My Thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family. We go a long way back and James is surely going to be missed. I think of all the good times with James, Roger, and my Dad Ernie. They all were one of the greatest in racing and now in the heavens too. They all will be truly missed at the track but will always be remembered as the Greatest West Coast Team ever..... Love, Tim Jameson

James and Roger were my idols as a kid and as a man. Ive been privliged and honored to call them friends. I will truley miss these legends.---Gabe Wood

James, You will always be remembered and missed at the drag race track. You was a very likeable person and will be missed. ---- Paul Cable

Juanita, Cindie and Rick my heart breaks for you all. I have so many great memories growing up on Earnest Ct. You now have an angel watching over you. Love You All! Lydia

Larry, my condolences for your Brother.......Hope you are well. Jim (Park Ranger) Jordan TERRELL TEXAS

Thanks for making drag racing what it is today. The Smokers were a great bunch of guys!

JAMES .. YOU WERE GREAT AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED ... DOYLE STRASNER

To Juanita and all your family my heartfelt sorrow at your loss. I will always remember the good times at the Circle Theatre. Roma Autry Jandayan