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16 May 2006, 19:32 (Ref:1611776) | #1 | ||
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Ashley Stichbury
Well today is never an easy day, primarily because the events that led to learning the news of Ashley's passing are still vividly clear in my mind.
Four years have passed, and it seems like yesterday. To all his family; and his friends and motorsport contacts, and Ashley had a fair stable of them around the world, remember with a smile the cheery guy that left us so suddenly. Ashley had the potential to be a champion in any category that he chose, and the potential to make a career in the V8 Supercar category. Rest easy, great bloke |
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Anniversary - Ashley Stichbury
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Just to butt in a bit, but on a most noteworthy point, it is 4 years since Ashley Stichbury left us today. Least we forget such a great bloke. Perhaps we could have an absence of hatred on this thread for today as a tribute |
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16 May 2006, 23:59 (Ref:1611986) | #3 | ||
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So true, always missed & an inspiration to us all especially when the chips are down. He will never be forgotten. |
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RIP Ashley
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17 May 2006, 08:09 (Ref:1612319) | #5 | |
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Gosh is it really that long
seems only yesterday that we were at AGCM in Wellington and got the news He was a gentleman and is missed |
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Didn't he do an endruo paring with Paul Morris and drove against Greg Murphy back in his Fomula Ford days?
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17 May 2006, 12:51 (Ref:1612547) | #8 | ||
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Stich miss ya mate.
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could someone please pm details of this person, rings a bell but honestly cant remember.
no need for it in here cheers |
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It really doesn't seem that long ago, RIP Ashley
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17 May 2006, 16:02 (Ref:1612683) | #11 | ||
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Remember the Day well was a huge fan of Stich!
I ended up Plastering my school folders with pix of Ashley after he passed! R.I.P Ashley Last edited by buza; 17 May 2006 at 16:06. |
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Stitch was without doubt one of the most talented drivers and all round best blokes to have come out of NZ motorsport EVER. I feel privilaged to have been able to have a drink with him only 2 days before we lost this great Champion and to carry his name under the #1 on my car for the last two seasons - something I hope will be continued on future #1 NZ V8 cars. We miss ya Stitch |
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When something with the car not going right it is the little things about the people that you observe and remember. Stitch could still find time for that smile and the flash of the eyes no matter what problems he was encountering and he all ways had time for people.
In many respects he, Possum, and Roger were very very similar, competitive as hell and still neat people. I miss them all |
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I don't want to offend anyone, but how did Stich went to the pearly gates?
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It really was tragic. Ashley was a showcase sportsman in so many ways - attitude, approach, sportsmanship, class, and dignity. He was reasonably humble about his achievements and always managed to keep a firm lid on an ego that never really existed.
The goal was clear - he wanted to get into Supercars. He was the sort of guy that anyone would want to help and see succeed, and he largely did it the hard way. He was always so appreciative of the people who helped him in any way, shape, or form, and even if the assistance that was offered never really netted anything. Testament of his repute and credibility was the fact that some very internationally-respected motorsport names took the time to send tributes when Ashley passed away. The sheer volume of tributes was a sight to behold and to possibly begin the task of answering each one personally was virtually unfathomable. The people who sent tributes didn't expect a response, all they wanted to do was honour and pay respect to a guy who could have gone all the way. The package of completeness in Ashley is one that I have never seen replicated in a driver, and that is tribute to his upbringing. If Ashley had got a break into Australia, he would have become quite a serious contender, and a very marketable driver. He knew his limits, he knew the boundaries, he knew how to explore them and how to expand them, and he looked after gear. It's almost unfathomable even now that he is gone Last edited by John Turner; 22 May 2006 at 16:02. Reason: You know why. If you have an issue with a previous moderating decision, please PM the moderator concerned. I've also merged the two threads now that they are both in the Tributes forum. |
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I was extremely impressed with Ashley's driving when he came here for the Formula Ford Festival. I tried hard to keep track of his career when he returned home, but Autosport's coverage is sadly lacking in that area. To my knowledge, his death was never reported in the magazine.
It is with great sadness I read this "news", as I'm sure he was destined for much greater things. If anyone can type a brief resume of his career on here, I for one would greatly appreciate it. R.I.P. Ashley |
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This is from a now defunct page on www.auto.co.nz
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Thanks for that ReWind.A good insight into a man New Zealand can be rightly proud of.
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