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Willem Quits!!
Just received this from Willem Toet. A great pity but you can't blame the man for his decision.
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What a shame. Nice chap and great fun to see compete.
Still he does say: "stop regular hillclimbing for the moment " (my emphasis) so who knows. Jim |
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24 Apr 2007, 14:34 (Ref:1899360) | #3 | ||
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what a shame, hope to see him back soon
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I'm not surprised that the pressure & logistics of working in Switzerland and taking part in the British Hillclimb Championship has brought about this decision. I hope that someone picks up the Pilbeam Project and that we see Willem back in due course.
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Hope he comes back soon
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Best of luck to him then!
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We're going to miss him sooo much. An exciting driver, and a wonderful personality. I hope his absence is temporary, but I wish him the greatest success in his task. I guess this was always on the cards with the move to Switzerland.
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with many credits to Richard and Georgia;
here's some of the reasons why we'll miss Willem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IluY67H1P1c |
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Brilliant. Drives fast and enjoys it.
Thank you. Jim |
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25 Apr 2007, 08:58 (Ref:1899931) | #10 | ||
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On the edge!
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Thanks Stuart for the video link. I too hope that we will see Willem back on the hills in the near future. Good Luck with the season ahead.
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Excellent video, there. My Willem highlight is the Shelsley centenary meeting. Lots of good climbing but a sceptical crowd, some of whom have possibly experienced other hillclimb festivals, wondered if the quick boys were really trying or just showboating. Then Willem arrived at Bottom Ess, completey sideways, clouted the outside bank and continued without lifting to the sound of several thousand people going 'Oooh'. Classic moment.
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Sad news. All the best Willem
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Prescott Appearance?
Willem is alledgedly turning out at the 5th/6th May Prescott in a TWO litre racing car (?) - wonder which one that will be!
The event should also see the return of Rob Turnbull in the V6 Gould. |
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Not entirely unexpected but a real shame. He'll be seriously missed. Top man in so many ways
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Suffice to say, he is extremely happy where he is (Switzerland, Mountains, Views, good Downhills!!!) aswell as enjoying his work. Doesn't get much better, does it???? All the best Willem and BMW. |
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