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30 Mar 2008, 21:02 (Ref:2165511)
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David Leslie, Richard Lloyd
http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/...311171,00.html
I just heard the names confirmed on Sky news. I can't believe it at the moment.. There were other people on board too as yet un-named... Don't quite know what to say... May they Rest in Peace. |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:03 (Ref:2165513)
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Very Sad News
It's being reported that ex-BTCC racer David Leslie has been killed in the plane crash in Kent earlier today.
David was a true supporter of us Marshals and often attended training days and gave talks. This is very sad news. Last edited by Mark Mitchell; 30 Mar 2008 at 21:10. |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:14 (Ref:2165522)
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How could words mean anything at such a bad time,I'm sure that everyone will be devastated at this.
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30 Mar 2008, 21:15 (Ref:2165525)
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Terrible news. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this truly difficult time.
I am sure I echo many people's thoughts in saying he was a top bloke, and a top racer. He will be missed by many. A sad day for motor racing. |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:15 (Ref:2165526)
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Thats a terrible piece of news, David was a top man, always happy to talk to anyone. A very sad loss to us all.
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30 Mar 2008, 21:16 (Ref:2165527)
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I can't believe what I've just seen
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30 Mar 2008, 21:18 (Ref:2165529)
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Could'nt beleive it either, both were Gentlemen. David has been very supportive of my partner in her racing and given so much confidence to her.
Sincere condolences to both families at this tragic time. |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:19 (Ref:2165530)
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Guys, until it is confirmed I think we should refrain from comment ok?
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30 Mar 2008, 21:20 (Ref:2165532)
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David Leslie (born November 9, 1953 in Annan, Scotland, died March 30, 2008 in a plane crash in Farnborough, Kent) is an auto racing driver. He was Scottish karting champion 5 times before switching to cars, winning the Formula Ford title in 1978. He had spells in Formula 3, Sportscars and ThunderSaloons in the 1980s, but found a regular home in the British Touring Car Championship, first competing there in 1990 and doing his first full season in an Ecurie Ecosse Vauxhall in 1992, taking his first win a year later, and a total of 6 pole positions over those 2 years, both of which ended in top 10 championship placements.
1994 was an unsuccessful season in a Mazda, but for 1995 he joined Honda as they entered the series for the first time. The car was late getting onto the track in pre-season, and reliability as initially poor, however he finished 10th overall after a strong end to the season. 1996 started badly with several collisions, but a victory in the British Grand Prix support meeting kick-started a strong 2nd half of the season, allowing him to snatch 4th overall at the final round of the season. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_L...cing_driver%29 Last edited by hamsteruk23; 30 Mar 2008 at 21:28. |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:23 (Ref:2165536)
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The news appears to be clear? Utterly appalling. I just can't believe it.
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30 Mar 2008, 21:27 (Ref:2165542)
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David Leslie and Richard LLoyd - 30th March 2008
Having followed news reports of the tragic plane crash which killed five on the outskirts of Farnborough in Kent earlier today, it is with great sadness that I have just read the news on Daily Sportscar that two of those killed were David Leslie and Richard Lloyd.
My thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and all those who were close to them. |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:28 (Ref:2165543)
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Hi there,
Another tragedy hits the close motorsport community. Stood next to and spoke briefly to David Leslie at a recent motorsport event, really nice guy. Can't believe it. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Regards Tim |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:31 (Ref:2165546)
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Richard Lloyd has also been named as one of those killed (see Sky News)
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30 Mar 2008, 21:33 (Ref:2165550)
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Autosport and Dailysportscar.com are both reporting it- apparently they were flying out to the FIA GT3 test at Nogaro
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/66244 Awful news... Last edited by KA; 30 Mar 2008 at 21:43. |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:34 (Ref:2165554)
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sad sad very sad news, only recently saw him racing at britcar meeting on easter saturday
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30 Mar 2008, 21:34 (Ref:2165555)
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Such a sad loos, RIP
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30 Mar 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2165556)
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Absolutely stunned. I reported the news on another forum just after the
crash happened and had heard it may have been going to Pau, so I hoped we'd not hear news like this and now we have. David won the Britcar opener that I was at Silverstone photographing just one week go and David and Richard (and perhaps yet more we know) will be a huge loss to motorsport. May they all rest in peace.
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30 Mar 2008, 21:36 (Ref:2165558)
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Most of us have been enjoying his commentary on Eurosport for the WTCC. I can still hear his voice and it will be difficult to accept we won't ever hear it again. Thanks David for your involvement in the sport, RIP!
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30 Mar 2008, 21:37 (Ref:2165559)
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There's an established (just) thread in Tributes guys. I'll move this so it can be merged.
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30 Mar 2008, 21:43 (Ref:2165562)
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Can't believe it - I'm with the poster above, I can hear his voice as well. He seemed to be commentating on almost everything these days. A true gent and a massive loss to the motorsport world. Condolences to the others involved as well - I'm sat here very nervously awaiting the names, yet whoever it is, its a sad day.
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30 Mar 2008, 21:45 (Ref:2165566)
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Such a tragic loss. My thoughts are with the families and friends of all of the victims of today's accident. RIP
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30 Mar 2008, 21:46 (Ref:2165570)
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What a tragedy.... no words for it, rest in peace...
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30 Mar 2008, 21:53 (Ref:2165581)
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I'm Stunned, in shock.
David is, sorry, Was, one of Life's Good Guys, a True Gent. RIP David and Richard, you will be missed. |
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30 Mar 2008, 21:56 (Ref:2165585)
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I was stunned to hear this. David was a nice chap, have watched a fair few races in the press room with him. Richard Lloyd I didn't know but had heard lots of good about him
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30 Mar 2008, 21:58 (Ref:2165589)
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Just terrible. Why must so many go this way?
I always liked David Leslie - I remember chatting to him and getting his autograph at the 1998 Motor Show. Excellent driver and top bloke it seemed to me. The WTCC coverage will seem really weird now. RIP David and Richard. |
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