RIP Henry Surtees - Page 2

Icebaby · 19 Jul 2009, 22:16 (Ref:2504471)

Very much in the wrong place at the wrong time, such a freak accident, if only the wheel had hit the car rather than Henry. Dreadful loss and so sad for his family.

RIXGE · 19 Jul 2009, 22:26 (Ref:2504476)

Its with great sadness tonight, that I heard about the death of Henry Surtees.
He died in a tragic accident at Brands Hatch during the F2 race.
He was struck on the head by a wheel from another car which had spun into the wall exiting Westfield bend during the second of this weekends races.
He was knocked unconscious by the impact, and his car collided with the barriers at the following Sheen curve.

A sad loss indeed to the world we so much love, support and enjoy.

Bradley Sargeant · 19 Jul 2009, 22:33 (Ref:2504481)

Incredibly sad, used to see Henry around the paddock at Buckmore park club meetings and was willing him on along with the other brits in F2 at Brands this weekend. Great drive yesterday. Dreadful loss. Thoughts are with the family

dave not neil · 19 Jul 2009, 22:42 (Ref:2504484)

RIP Henry.

Being part of the motorsport community, I feel totally shocked and appalled that a wheel has broken its tether so easily, to such grave consequences.

HCForums · 19 Jul 2009, 22:53 (Ref:2504490)

A sad reminder of the dangers of motorsport. Its a shame we lost Henry because the podium he took yesterday was for sure not going to be his last. May he rest in peace.

warweezil · 19 Jul 2009, 23:12 (Ref:2504502)

A tragedy that has robbed a family of their much loved son. My thoughts are with his family - his father was one of my early motorsport heroes. Words fail me.

White flag man · 19 Jul 2009, 23:41 (Ref:2504511)

A tragic, freak accident. Impossible to believe.
Deepest sympathy to his great family and his friends.
Rest in peace Henry.

matt4 · 19 Jul 2009, 23:59 (Ref:2504515)

Rest in peace Henry. So, tragic

Marbot · 20 Jul 2009, 00:11 (Ref:2504520)

Really tragic news.R.I.P. Henry Surtees.

**Peter Mallett** · 20 Jul 2009, 02:59 (Ref:2504560)

Terrible news to wake up to. My deepest sympathies go to Big John and his family.

Such a great shame to lose someone so young.

RIP Henry.

HORNDAWG · 20 Jul 2009, 04:36 (Ref:2504584)

Sorry to see the loss of young Henry Surtees! May he rest in peace. Condolences to Family and friends.

L.P.

Kelvin · 20 Jul 2009, 05:37 (Ref:2504599)

I saw it on TV, and hoped that he would be OK, sadly the news of his death was confirmed late nite. This morning I have woken to read so many tibutes, all deserving, and would also like to offer my condolences to all his family and friends. RIP Henry.

Kelvin

crmalcolm · 20 Jul 2009, 06:07 (Ref:2504604)

RIP Henry.

**Dani Filth** · 20 Jul 2009, 06:28 (Ref:2504608)

RIP Henry

banger_racer · 20 Jul 2009, 06:42 (Ref:2504613)

RIP Henry.

cbellic · 20 Jul 2009, 07:09 (Ref:2504619)

R.I.P. Henry

davyboy · 20 Jul 2009, 07:16 (Ref:2504626)

I was at Brands Hatch on Saturday to watch Henry get his Formula 2 podium finish and caught up with him in the paddock after the race. You could tell he was pretty chuffed about it. Two girls came up to him, with race programmes in hand, looking for autographs. They asked him who he was. He smiled and told them as they started to leaf through the programme pages to find his picture. Trophy in hand, he waited patiently for several minutes for them to find him before signing it for them. My 5 year old son was very impressed. Ever the gentleman, Henry was only a kid himself... not long out of karting, which is where I had most of my contact with him. Its hard to believe that a day later he would no longer be with us.

John survived the one of most dangerous eras of motor racing on two as well as four wheels. It is just incredible that he should loose Henry through such a freak accident at a time when motorsport is so much safer. Words cannot describe what Jane and he are going through right at the moment and all of our thoughts are with them right now.

RIP Henry.

Rockfan · 20 Jul 2009, 07:26 (Ref:2504628)

Condolences to his family.

RIP

Peter Dunne · 20 Jul 2009, 07:34 (Ref:2504631)

Its always very sad when one of "us" dies while competing and to lose someone so young just compounds the tragedy of it all.

Condolences to the family.

RIP Henry.

Eric Falce · 20 Jul 2009, 07:35 (Ref:2504633)

My thoughts are with John and Jane. We have survived accidents that should have taken us in the past,to lose one so young, yes life is so unfair sometimes, RIP young Henry.

terence · 20 Jul 2009, 07:43 (Ref:2504637)

To, John and Jane,my deepest sympathy to you both.Such dreams that Henry had that I have no doubt he would have realised with his talent.
Such a very sad accident.

Paul Mann · 20 Jul 2009, 08:06 (Ref:2504646)

Kinda wish we had left You 'beached' after Druids - but you were pleased to be freed and waited for us all to get clear before speeding off - thankyou for that

We will miss You Henry - RIP, and deepest condolences to John and Jane

Chatters · 20 Jul 2009, 08:41 (Ref:2504664)

Such a terrible and shocking accident. I can't say I followed his career with keen interest but for such a terrible thing to happen at such a young age is horrific. My deepest condolences to the Surtees family...

jab · 20 Jul 2009, 08:59 (Ref:2504673)

Surtees Corner now takes on extra significance...

GORDON STREETER · 20 Jul 2009, 09:25 (Ref:2504689)

Living close to the Surtees family and knowing lots of people that worked for the old team and the Honda franchise in later years brings this tragedy closer to me in this day and age of the crash and walk away era.
A terrible time for all involved and what ever we say won't alter things.
RIP HENRY.

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