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13 Jul 2003, 06:09 (Ref:659866)
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I've just seen some very sad news from the USA- former British Champion Mark Lovell and co-driver Roger Freeman were both killed when their Impreza hit a tree on the opening stage of the Oregon Trails SCCA ProRally-
http://www.speedarena.com RIP to both, and condolences to their family and friends Last edited by KA; 13 Jul 2003 at 06:11. |
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13 Jul 2003, 10:37 (Ref:659955)
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My webmaster is attending that rally and will have more on this story when he returns. Very, very sad news indeed. They and their families are in my prayers.
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13 Jul 2003, 11:41 (Ref:659983)
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 Here's to a great careerI remember his 1986 British Rally Championship winning year in the Ford RS200, won on consistency, rather than victories. A fantastic driver on tarmac, i have on tape the 1987 Circuit of Ireland, where he in the Sierra went at it over the whole rally with Bertie Fisher in his Opel Manta, some great footage of them both throwing their cars around narrow roads. Very sad news, a great rally driver who will sadly missed. Last edited by racer69; 13 Jul 2003 at 11:46. |
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13 Jul 2003, 12:46 (Ref:660006)
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Truly terrible news - I'm in the press room at Oulton Park and there are a few moist eyes at this news
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13 Jul 2003, 12:59 (Ref:660008)
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Thats shocking news - watched him at Pikes Peak last year and realised he was still racing having not seen him since his days in the UK. Condolences to both families.
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13 Jul 2003, 14:10 (Ref:660030)
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Man, this was an unfortunate accident and a bigger loss for the Subaru team. Pray for the families and a moment of silence is needed.
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13 Jul 2003, 14:50 (Ref:660035)
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Just heard about this....terrible news. Lovell was a great driver, I remember his British campaigns in the 1980s, and Freeman was in WRC action just a couple of years ago...awful news.
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13 Jul 2003, 15:32 (Ref:660048)
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This is terrible news. My condolences go out their families and loved ones. I don't know what else to say....
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13 Jul 2003, 19:38 (Ref:660170)
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What awful news - RIP
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16 Sep 2003, 16:25 (Ref:720918)
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This is still a shock to me, even now.
I remember with a huge smile on my face, the day he had to let Russell Brookes win a tarmac rally, even though Mark had blown him into the weeds. To let the time ( and his team mate ) pass, he sat at a junction and thrilled the crowd with some incredible doughnuts. Frustrating for Mark, but a great spectacle for everyone else! Characters like Mark are severely lacking these days, even in rallying.... |
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