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13 Mar 2022, 19:25 (Ref:4102349)
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Vic Elford
https://sportscar365.com/obituary/vi...es-away-at-86/
One of the greatest allround drivers has gone . His results are amazing , as 1 driver who won Le Mans24 hr race , and Monte Carlo rally Just checking , am now not sure about winning Le Mans , but he did win a lot of others . Last edited by Tel 911S; 13 Mar 2022 at 19:30. Reason: additional info |
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13 Mar 2022, 21:03 (Ref:4102357)
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I shall raise a glass at Sebring in a few days time. 51 years after he won.
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13 Mar 2022, 21:36 (Ref:4102362)
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13 Mar 2022, 22:28 (Ref:4102368)
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Growing up in Central Florida, between Daytona & Sebring, Vic was an early childhood hero. I became a fan of the 917, and Quick Vic featured in our local media.
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14 Mar 2022, 07:33 (Ref:4102395)
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The toughest of guys in an era of tough guys . Imagine the sensation now if a driver won Monte Carlo Rally , Daytona 24 Hours and Targa Florio, then finish 4 th in his debut GP , in the wet , in a crap car .
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14 Mar 2022, 09:47 (Ref:4102409)
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Drove all type of cars - and was quick in all of them! |
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14 Mar 2022, 18:59 (Ref:4102477)
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Vic was one of those my father spoke highly of growing up.
Sad to hear this news. Twas a good run. Rest easy, Quick Vic! |
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14 Mar 2022, 20:40 (Ref:4102492)
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Sad news. A versatile and talented driver.
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17 Mar 2022, 07:20 (Ref:4102860)
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I know it's inevitable, as Elford's star shone so long ago , but it is tragic that his death attracts just 8 comments. And if Lewis were to stub his thus weekend the story would break the internet and create at last a dozen conspiracy theories . (Did George trip him up ? )
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17 Mar 2022, 10:28 (Ref:4102870)
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I quite agree. I started a thread on another forum to celebrate his remarkable 50 anniversary of winning both Monte & Daytona - it attracted very little interest.
However, plenty of professionals in the sport have commented, which was good to see; they recognise the quality he had. |
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17 Mar 2022, 15:09 (Ref:4102915)
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Splendid tribute by Brian Redman https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/a...eat-vic-elford
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