VRAlexander and Allison Lear
Alexander, the world will miss you.
I’m pretty sure there is a broken human mold in the shape of Alexander Djordjevic somewhere out in the Universe. Certainly, I’ve never met anyone else like him – a one-of-a-kind guy.
He lived life on his own terms. His personal motto was: “What’s the use of living if you can’t feel alive?”
With that as a mantra, Now Back It Up! fit perfectly with his passions and values.
Our Now Back It Up! family is saddened and stunned by his passing.
In brief, here is how he lost his life.
On June 26th, 2010 at just before 5PM during the Spectre 341 event in Virginia City Nevada, Alexander took his silver Porsche 997 on a last pass up the 5.2 mile course at the end of the day. Here is the course in a video. Alexander went off course during this pass and suffered a fatal crash, which was witnessed by a corner worker. Just as he lived his life, his passing was very fast.
He is survived by his fiancée, Allison Lear, brother Kosta Djordjevic and father in the San Francisco area. There may be more family members that should be included, but I do not know any others.
A week ago, we talked on the phone about Now Back It Up! and upcoming opportunities. He shared with me that he had just come from firing 5000 rounds of 0.50 caliber ammunition from some kind of exotic automatic weapon and was totally invigorated by the experience. This kind of call was not unusual as he was always living live full-on.
I spoke to Alexander a few days ago about meeting in the Bay Area for dinner prior to his trip to the event in Virginia City. He recounted his past success there in an EVO based car and was looking forward to taking another crack at the very tough course. Sadly, we did not meet.
I did speak to Allison, his fiancée on Alexander’s phone as he was involved with prepping his car for the event. Certainly, he was pursing his dreams. The man was full of passion.
At this time, I do not have information to share about any memorial services, but will update this page as information becomes available.
Alexander, my friend, you’ve left a void that will not be filled. Godspeed.
Sincerely,
Kerry Ward
So sad to hear of your passing… You are certainly one-of-a-kind. I’m glad you went out on your own terms, doing what you love. On to the next adventure in another plane of existence.
Condolences to Alex’s family and to Allison. He will be missed.
I know I speak for a lot of people when I say that VRAlexander’s videos and way of life were an inspiration to car enthusiasts everywhere. VRAlexander will be missed dearly. My thoughts and support go out to his family and friends.
I meet Alexander a year ago and we became really good friend, everytime he was on the bay we got together, to smoke cigars, talk, watch movies, BBQ, he call me wednesday to let me know he was leaving to LA and he was going to be back Monday that way we can celebrate bout birthdays his the 30th and my the 15th, I guess we will celebrate our birthdays together another time. I’ll miss you my friend. Los Gatos Cigar Club lost a friend, a customer, and one of the nices guys will ever meet. RIP Alexander. Alejandro Delgado
This is so tragic! It seems like just the other day we were talking on the phone and as a matter of fact I have been meaning to call him. Sadly I will never talk to him again.
Alex unselfishly helped me data log my turbos on my 996, taking time from his own prep for the Tx Mile. He was always unselfishly giving to others and will be missed.
As I said early today…. RIP Alex. You will be missed by MANY.
My sincere condolences to Alexander’s family and close friends. I spoke with him many times last year while planning my event. I wish he had made it so I could have actually met him. I remember seeing him drive down the down Freeway in Los Angeles in his CGT, and snapping a few shots. This was before we started talking on the phone.
While some might have disapproved of his radical vids and driving habbits, I totally repected him and the level of risk he took to bring real excitement into the lives of others. Literally thousands of “loyal fans” waited for his next killer video, and lived vicarioulsly through him!!!
God Bless VR, and rest in peace,
Joel
http://www.rgj.com/article/20100628/NEWS/100628023/1321
Some more information about the event and circumstances.
My brother Jay and myself had the un-measurable experience of meeting Alex , Kosta, Kenny and co. in Oct. at the Texas mile. We will never forget the time and have spoken often as to how genuine and passionate he sought such a kindred goal as so many…..that rush of speed.
Sadly premature yet a the most fitting means . My condolences to all whoms lives he will leave .
I met Alex a while back and he was a dear friend of mine. I will miss you brother. Your laughter and jokes. Above all, all the experiences you shared with me about cars and Texas Mile. Last I talked to you was not long ago and I wish I talked a bit longer. Rest in Peace brother. We will meet some day on the other side.
Art
We had just chatted in a text banter Friday night. We were going to do lunch as soon as he got back into L.A…. He will be missed like no other…
My condolences to Kostas , Ally and the rest of Alex’s family. Alex was one-of-a-kind , he was also competitive, always striving to be the best. We all know this sport is in our blood from day one, and if I could choose when my world came to an end, it would be doing what I love….Alex will be missed by MANY!! I FEEL THE LOSS OF A TREASURED FRIEND…
GODSPEED ALEX!!
Alex and I shared a love for Porsche and cigars. We met at the local cigar club and started talking – before we knew it, we realized we each had the same turbo (his was a beast in comparison to mine). We shared many conversations over time and I found Alexander to be an extremely funny and generous human being.
I will miss him dearly.
Rest in peace.
Rich
Well said Kerry.
Like most of us Alex was a gearhead and loved fast cars. I had a chance to chat with him in Texas and he was a character for sure!
We all know the inherent risks but we choose to push the limits every time we pull the trigger. Dying is a part of living and Alex lived life to the redline!
Godspeed Alex.
A piece with video from Channel 13 News in Las Vegas.
http://www.ktnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12724884