[2] He began his racing career at the age of 30,[1] beginning as a kart racer, then as a rally car driver starting in 1964.
[2] He won the Shell Car Rally Championship in 1966 and 1970, and was named Slalom Driver of the Year in 1967 and 1968.
[2] Ramirez was named Best Southeast Asian driver during the 1978 and 1979 runs of the Macau Grand Prix.
[3] He is survived by his wife, Ellen, and children José André "Kookie"†, Georges, Louis, Michelle and Miguel.
Ramirez was the long-time co-anchor (together with Butch Gamboa) of the racing show Motoring Today, which aired on the People's Television Network.