A dad from Erskine has sadly passed away after he crashed his bike at Knockhill Racing Circuit.

Chris Adam, 38, lost his life following a tragedy at the national centre in Dunfermline.

The dad-of-one was critically injured on Friday during a track day and was rushed to Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital, where he died two days later on Sunday, reports the Record.

The bike enthusiast owned dealership CA Motorcycles and has been hailed as a 'genuine' and 'lovely' individual as fellow motorcycle lovers paid tribute.

Chris' brother Blair Adam said: "It’s with the heaviest of hearts I’m writing this as my brother, Chris Adam has sadly passed away today after succumbing to his injuries sustained on Friday during his track day at Knockhill. Rest easy brother."

One customer wrote: "He was such a lovely and genuine guy. My husband and I bought a bike from him last year and his customer service was absolutely spot on. Will miss seeing his bike posts.

"Ride in Peace Chris, can’t believe it."

Former neighbour Stephanie McIntyre said: "So sorry and sad to hear this devastating news.

"We lived next door to Chris in Inchinnan and he was a great guy, good nights and lots of laughs we shared! Heartbroken for him."

Mobile Motorcycle Services said: "Something I never thought I would be writing. The worst accident happened to a great friend and amazing guy. With a very heavy heart Chris Adam of CA Motorcycles passed away today.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/erskine-dad-dies-after-horror-26967954

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On 22/05/2023 04:40 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

A dad from Erskine has sadly passed away after he crashed his bike at Knockhill Racing Circuit.

Chris Adam, 38, lost his life following a tragedy at the national centre in Dunfermline.

The dad-of-one was critically injured on Friday during a track day and was rushed to Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital, where he died two days later on Sunday, reports the Record.

The bike enthusiast owned dealership CA Motorcycles and has been hailed as a 'genuine' and 'lovely' individual as fellow motorcycle lovers paid tribute.

Chris' brother Blair Adam said: "It’s with the heaviest of hearts I’m writing this as my brother, Chris Adam has sadly passed away today after succumbing to his injuries sustained on Friday during his track day at Knockhill. Rest easy brother."

One customer wrote: "He was such a lovely and genuine guy. My husband and I bought a bike from him last year and his customer service was absolutely spot on. Will miss seeing his bike posts.

"Ride in Peace Chris, can’t believe it."

Former neighbour Stephanie McIntyre said: "So sorry and sad to hear this devastating news.

"We lived next door to Chris in Inchinnan and he was a great guy, good nights and lots of laughs we shared! Heartbroken for him."

Mobile Motorcycle Services said: "Something I never thought I would be writing. The worst accident happened to a great friend and amazing guy. With a very heavy heart Chris Adam of CA Motorcycles passed away today.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/erskine-dad-dies-after-horror-26967954

What's the connection with you chav-cyclists?

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QUOTE: A dad from Erskine has sadly passed away after he crashed his bike at Knockhill Racing Circuit. ENDS

Where were the magic hay bales this time?
Oh yes - they killed a photographer.

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swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

QUOTE: A dad from Erskine has sadly passed away after he crashed his bike
at Knockhill Racing Circuit. ENDS

Where were the magic hay bales this time?
Oh yes - they killed a photographer.

??

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QUOTE: Mobile Motorcycle Services said: "Something I never thought I would be writing. The worst accident happened to a great friend and amazing guy. With a very heavy heart Chris Adam of CA Motorcycles passed away today.

No wonder - dangerous things.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwyZn7oWYAEfyHg?format=jpg&name=medium

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JNugent <jenningsandco@mail.com> wrote:

On 22/05/2023 04:40 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

A dad from Erskine has sadly passed away after he crashed his bike at
Knockhill Racing Circuit.

Chris Adam, 38, lost his life following a tragedy at the national centre in Dunfermline.

The dad-of-one was critically injured on Friday during a track day and
was rushed to Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital, where he died two days
later on Sunday, reports the Record.

The bike enthusiast owned dealership CA Motorcycles and has been hailed
as a 'genuine' and 'lovely' individual as fellow motorcycle lovers paid tribute.

Chris' brother Blair Adam said: "It’s with the heaviest of hearts I’m
writing this as my brother, Chris Adam has sadly passed away today after
succumbing to his injuries sustained on Friday during his track day at
Knockhill. Rest easy brother."

One customer wrote: "He was such a lovely and genuine guy. My husband
and I bought a bike from him last year and his customer service was
absolutely spot on. Will miss seeing his bike posts.

"Ride in Peace Chris, can’t believe it."

Former neighbour Stephanie McIntyre said: "So sorry and sad to hear this devastating news.

"We lived next door to Chris in Inchinnan and he was a great guy, good
nights and lots of laughs we shared! Heartbroken for him."

Mobile Motorcycle Services said: "Something I never thought I would be
writing. The worst accident happened to a great friend and amazing guy.
With a very heavy heart Chris Adam of CA Motorcycles passed away today.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/erskine-dad-dies-after-horror-26967954

What's the connection with you chav-cyclists?

The OP is too thick to tell the difference between a bicycle ( a ‘pedal bike’) and a motorcycle.

Perhaps he needs a trip to Specsavers.

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swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

QUOTE: Mobile Motorcycle Services said: "Something I never thought I
would be writing. The worst accident happened to a great friend and
amazing guy. With a very heavy heart Chris Adam of CA Motorcycles passed away today.

No wonder - dangerous things.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwyZn7oWYAEfyHg?format=jpg&name=medium

So for every 2 car drivers killed, 108 motorcyclists die?

How does that work?



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On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 5:52:38 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

QUOTE: Mobile Motorcycle Services said: "Something I never thought I would be writing. The worst accident happened to a great friend and amazing guy. With a very heavy heart Chris Adam of CA Motorcycles passed away today.

No wonder - dangerous things.

Go through red lights as well.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwzSA0KXsAATHr7?format=jpg&name=medium

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swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 5:52:38 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

QUOTE: Mobile Motorcycle Services said: "Something I never thought I
would be writing. The worst accident happened to a great friend and
amazing guy. With a very heavy heart Chris Adam of CA Motorcycles passed away today.

No wonder - dangerous things.

Go through red lights as well.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwzSA0KXsAATHr7?format=jpg&name=medium

<https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-58009784>

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Chris Adam, 38, was taking part in a track day last Friday when he fatally crashed his bike at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Dunfermline. He was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Chris Adam, 38, lost his life following a tragedy at the
national motorsport centre in Dunfermline.

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What is a "track day"?

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swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

Chris Adam, 38, was taking part in a track day last Friday when he
fatally crashed his bike at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Dunfermline. He
was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Chris Adam,
38, lost his life following a tragedy at the national motorsport centre in Dunfermline.

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What is a "track day"?

It’s a bit like a velo or sportive or TT or Tour de Erehwon, but without inconveniencing the public by being held on ordinary roads.

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Isle of Man TT organisers have announced that the French sidecar passenger Olivier Lavorel had died of his injuries, bringing the death toll for this year’s event to six. Lavorel suffered serious injuries and his compatriot César Chanal was killed in
a crash on 4 June.

“Everyone at the Isle of Man TT Races is deeply saddened to today learn of the passing of Olivier Lavorel,” organisers said on Tuesday.

Olivier had been airlifted to a hospital in Liverpool after the crash, before being transferred to another hospital in France in late June, they added.

It was initially announced that Lavorel had been killed with Chanal having been taken to hospital. Four days later, a new statement has been issued clarifying that it was Chanal who died.

British Supersport rider Mark Purslow, Northern Irish veteran Davy Morgan and British father and son sidecar riders Roger and Bradley Stockton were the other fatalities at this year’s races.

The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most dangerous in motorsport.

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On 25/05/2023 09:46 am, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

Isle of Man TT organisers have announced that the French sidecar passenger Olivier Lavorel had died of his injuries, bringing the death toll for this year’s event to six. Lavorel suffered serious injuries and his compatriot César Chanal was killed

in a crash on 4 June.

“Everyone at the Isle of Man TT Races is deeply saddened to today learn of the passing of Olivier Lavorel,” organisers said on Tuesday.

Olivier had been airlifted to a hospital in Liverpool after the crash, before being transferred to another hospital in France in late June, they added.

It was initially announced that Lavorel had been killed with Chanal having been taken to hospital. Four days later, a new statement has been issued clarifying that it was Chanal who died.

British Supersport rider Mark Purslow, Northern Irish veteran Davy Morgan and British father and son sidecar riders Roger and Bradley Stockton were the other fatalities at this year’s races.

The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most dangerous in motorsport.

Has anything unusual happened?

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QUOTE: The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most dangerous in motorsport. ENDS

Which event is MORE dangerous?

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On 25/05/2023 10:06 am, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

QUOTE: The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most dangerous in motorsport. ENDS

Which event is MORE dangerous?

Riding a chav-bike home from the pub while too intoxicated to be allowed
to drive a proper vehicle.

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Did I miss the TT this year?

Traditionally they are held in June.

Have to watch it on catch-up :-(


swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

Isle of Man TT organisers have announced that the French sidecar
passenger Olivier Lavorel had died of his injuries, bringing the death
toll for this year’s event to six. Lavorel suffered serious injuries and his compatriot César Chanal was killed in a crash on 4 June.

“Everyone at the Isle of Man TT Races is deeply saddened to today learn
of the passing of Olivier Lavorel,” organisers said on Tuesday.

Olivier had been airlifted to a hospital in Liverpool after the crash,
before being transferred to another hospital in France in late June, they added.

It was initially announced that Lavorel had been killed with Chanal
having been taken to hospital. Four days later, a new statement has been issued clarifying that it was Chanal who died.

British Supersport rider Mark Purslow, Northern Irish veteran Davy Morgan
and British father and son sidecar riders Roger and Bradley Stockton were
the other fatalities at this year’s races.

The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most dangerous in motorsport.

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On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:06:31 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

QUOTE: The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most dangerous in motorsport. ENDS

Which event is MORE dangerous?

Maybe forest roads rallying - loads of trees to drive into.

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On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:19:54 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:06:31 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

QUOTE: The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most dangerous in motorsport. ENDS

Which event is MORE dangerous?

Maybe forest roads rallying - loads of trees to drive into.

Irish rally driver Craig Breen has died aged 33 after a crash in Croatia.

Breen, who competed for Hyundai, had been taking part in a pre-test event in Croatia ahead of the latest round of the world championship.

His car is thought to have gone off the road and collided with a pole on Thursday while he was preparing for his second rally of the season next week, according to reports.

A statement from Hyundai Motorsport announced Breen's death in a statement, saying it was "deeply saddened to confirm that driver Craig Breen today lost his life following an accident during the pre-event test for Croatia Rally".

The team said co-driver James Fulton had avoided injury during the incident, which happened just after midday local time.

"RIP Craig" was trending on Twitter as tributes were paid for Breen.

New Zealand rally driver and Hyundai ambassador, Hayden Paddon, described him as a "legend of a human being and driver", tweeting: "The sport is poorer without you. RIP Craig and my wishes are with all your family at this devastating time."

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swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:06:31 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

QUOTE: The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most
dangerous in motorsport. ENDS

Which event is MORE dangerous?

Maybe forest roads rallying - loads of trees to drive into.

Riding one’s bicycle while staring at the front axle is fairly dangerous
yet highly popular.

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On 25/05/2023 11:07 am, swldx...@gmail.com...


...pretending not to answer Spike, said:

On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:19:54 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com...

...pretending not to answer Spike, said:

On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:06:31 AM UTC+1, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

QUOTE: The event has been run since 1907 and ranks among the most dangerous in motorsport. ENDS

Which event is MORE dangerous?

Maybe forest roads rallying - loads of trees to drive into.

Irish rally driver Craig Breen has died aged 33 after a crash in Croatia. Breen, who competed for Hyundai, had been taking part in a pre-test event in Croatia ahead of the latest round of the world championship.
His car is thought to have gone off the road and collided with a pole on Thursday while he was preparing for his second rally of the season next week, according to reports.
A statement from Hyundai Motorsport announced Breen's death in a statement, saying it was "deeply saddened to confirm that driver Craig Breen today lost his life following an accident during the pre-event test for Croatia Rally".
The team said co-driver James Fulton had avoided injury during the incident, which happened just after midday local time.
"RIP Craig" was trending on Twitter as tributes were paid for Breen.
New Zealand rally driver and Hyundai ambassador, Hayden Paddon, described him as a "legend of a human being and driver", tweeting: "The sport is poorer without you. RIP Craig and my wishes are with all your family at this devastating time."

Rally-driving: one of the most pointless activities ever undertaken by man.

Almost as pointless as a chav-bike race.

Racing (however evasively defined) is totally unimportant (that's ALL
racing), and definitely not a thing to waste human life over.

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Professional rally driver Ken Block, who later became an internet sensation with his daring stunts behind the wheel, died aged 55 after a snowmobile accident, his team Hoonigan Racing said.

“It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” Hoonigan said in a statement posted to Instagram on Monday. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father
and husband. He will be incredibly missed.”

The accident occurred in Utah’s Wasatch County. The local sheriff’s office said that Block was riding on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended and landed on top of him. “He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the
accident,” they said in a statement, adding that he was riding in a group but was alone when the accident occurred.

Having begun his rallying career in 2005, Block was named Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship. He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. The American also co-founded sportswear company
DC Shoes and produced the Gymkhana video series, which featured him driving on dangerous tracks and obstacle courses. The series racked up millions of views on YouTube.

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On 25/05/2023 01:47 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

Professional rally driver Ken Block, who later became an internet sensation with his daring stunts behind the wheel, died aged 55 after a snowmobile accident, his team Hoonigan Racing said.

“It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” Hoonigan said in a statement posted to Instagram on Monday. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a

father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.”

The accident occurred in Utah’s Wasatch County. The local sheriff’s office said that Block was riding on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended and landed on top of him. “He was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries sustained in the

accident,” they said in a statement, adding that he was riding in a group but was alone when the accident occurred.

Having begun his rallying career in 2005, Block was named Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship. He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. The American also co-founded sportswear

company DC Shoes and produced the Gymkhana video series, which featured him driving on dangerous tracks and obstacle courses. The series racked up millions of views on YouTube.

Who was on the fairy-cycle?

And what does any of it have to do with a racing circuit?

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Only four months late!

swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

Professional rally driver Ken Block, who later became an internet
sensation with his daring stunts behind the wheel, died aged 55 after a snowmobile accident, his team Hoonigan Racing said.

“It’s with our deepest regrets that we can confirm that Ken Block passed away in a snowmobile accident today,” Hoonigan said in a statement posted to Instagram on Monday. “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed.”

The accident occurred in Utah’s Wasatch County. The local sheriff’s office said that Block was riding on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended and landed on top of him. “He was pronounced deceased at the
scene from injuries sustained in the accident,” they said in a statement, adding that he was riding in a group but was alone when the accident occurred.

Having begun his rallying career in 2005, Block was named Rookie of the
Year in the Rally America Championship. He competed in the World Rally Championship and won several rallycross medals at the X Games. The
American also co-founded sportswear company DC Shoes and produced the Gymkhana video series, which featured him driving on dangerous tracks and obstacle courses. The series racked up millions of views on YouTube.

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Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso has led the tributes after two rally drivers racing in Spain's Villa de Tineo race were killed in a horrifying accident. Spanish rally driver Julio Cesar Castrillo and co-driver Francisco Javier Alvarez both died from their
injuries after colliding with a tree at a high speed in the Asturias region.

The pair were driving a Citroen DS3 N5 car in the penultimate stage of the race when they lost control and smashed into a tree away from the track, leaving their car in a wreck.

It is reported that both men lost their lives shortly after the incident, which led to the rest of the event being suspended by race officials on the second day of the rally event. The pair were from Oviedo and have been described as two legends of the
sport with more than 20 years' experience.

Alonso, a two-time world champion in F1, is one of motorsport's most recognisable figures having also raced in other categories such as Le Mans and Indy 500.

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On 25/05/2023 04:23 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso has led the tributes after two rally drivers racing in Spain's Villa de Tineo race were killed in a horrifying accident. Spanish rally driver Julio Cesar Castrillo and co-driver Francisco Javier Alvarez both died from

their injuries after colliding with a tree at a high speed in the Asturias region.

The pair were driving a Citroen DS3 N5 car in the penultimate stage of the race when they lost control and smashed into a tree away from the track, leaving their car in a wreck.

It is reported that both men lost their lives shortly after the incident, which led to the rest of the event being suspended by race officials on the second day of the rally event. The pair were from Oviedo and have been described as two legends of the

sport with more than 20 years' experience.

Alonso, a two-time world champion in F1, is one of motorsport's most recognisable figures having also raced in other categories such as Le Mans and Indy 500.

Racing - the most pointless activity known to man.

And it so often doesn't end at all well.

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CARDIFF, Wales -- Peugeot co-driver Michael Park was killed
during the Wales Rally GB on Sunday after his car went off the
course and hit a tree.

The 39-year-old Englishman sustained fatal injuries during the
17-mile, 15th stage, organizers said. Markko Martin, the driver,
was not injured. Peugeot said Martin struck a tree on the right
side of the car.

Park had been Martin's co-driver since 2000 and the pair had won
five world rallies together.

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18 years after the event, Mason posts the news…

Last Updated: Sunday, 18 September 2005, 09:26 GMT

swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

CARDIFF, Wales -- Peugeot co-driver Michael Park was killed
during the Wales Rally GB on Sunday after his car went off the
course and hit a tree.

The 39-year-old Englishman sustained fatal injuries during the
17-mile, 15th stage, organizers said. Markko Martin, the driver,
was not injured. Peugeot said Martin struck a tree on the right
side of the car.

Park had been Martin's co-driver since 2000 and the pair had won
five world rallies together.

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A rally driver and his navigator died when their car hit a tree at about 75mph (120kmh), an inquest has heard.

Driver Shawn Rayner, 52, from Windsor, and 64-year-old navigator Steve Dear were killed in a race at Bramley Camp, Hampshire, on 29 December 2017.

Mr Rayner and Mr Dear, who was a "one-off" substitution, suffered chest and head injuries and died instantly.

Senior coroner Andrew Bradley recorded a verdict of accidental death at a hearing in Basingstoke earlier.

Mr Dear, from Wokingham, had replaced his son Declan who had been unable to take part in the race.

Mr Rayner's MK 2 Ford Escort became airborne after exiting a "big dip" on a straight unmaintained road, witnesses told the hearing.

Race official Roger Marchant said the car was about 3ft (90cm) off the ground before it hit the oak side-on with a "loud bang".

Tony Johnson, from Hampshire police, said the "colossal impact" wrapped the car around the tree "banana shaped".

The car's steering arm had probably been damaged on landing after the dip, making it "almost impossible" to control, Mr Johnson said. Barry Guess, from Sutton and Cheam Motor Club, which organised the event, said he had warned drivers about the dip.

"I made a comment that even if they were driving a forklift they would go up in the air if they were not careful," he said.

Mr Bradley said he had heard evidence that the event was well organised.

He said the pair "died doing what they wanted to do, something that gave them pleasure and excitement".

After the hearing Mr Dear's son Declan, Mr Rayner's usual navigator, said he was "heartbroken" by his father's death

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News from six years ago…

swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

A rally driver and his navigator died when their car hit a tree at about 75mph (120kmh), an inquest has heard.

Driver Shawn Rayner, 52, from Windsor, and 64-year-old navigator Steve
Dear were killed in a race at Bramley Camp, Hampshire, on 29 December 2017.

Mr Rayner and Mr Dear, who was a "one-off" substitution, suffered chest
and head injuries and died instantly.

Senior coroner Andrew Bradley recorded a verdict of accidental death at a hearing in Basingstoke earlier.

Mr Dear, from Wokingham, had replaced his son Declan who had been unable
to take part in the race.

Mr Rayner's MK 2 Ford Escort became airborne after exiting a "big dip" on
a straight unmaintained road, witnesses told the hearing.

Race official Roger Marchant said the car was about 3ft (90cm) off the
ground before it hit the oak side-on with a "loud bang".

Tony Johnson, from Hampshire police, said the "colossal impact" wrapped
the car around the tree "banana shaped".

The car's steering arm had probably been damaged on landing after the
dip, making it "almost impossible" to control, Mr Johnson said. Barry
Guess, from Sutton and Cheam Motor Club, which organised the event, said
he had warned drivers about the dip.

"I made a comment that even if they were driving a forklift they would go
up in the air if they were not careful," he said.

Mr Bradley said he had heard evidence that the event was well organised.

He said the pair "died doing what they wanted to do, something that gave
them pleasure and excitement".

After the hearing Mr Dear's son Declan, Mr Rayner's usual navigator, said
he was "heartbroken" by his father's death

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A motorsports enthusiast from Wolverhampton died accidentally after the rally car he was competing in as a co-driver with a friend smashed into a tree in a competition in Holland - an inquest has heard.

Ray Lloyd, who was aged 56, died in the Conrad Euregio Rally in Hengelo, Holland, in November 2007.

Popular Mr Lloyd lived in Fairview Road, Penn, and was vice-president of Wolverhampton & South Staffs Car Club. He was killed travelling in a BMW 325i driven by his friend of more than 20 years, Richard Felgate.

At an inquest, Wolverhampton Coroners Court heard yesterday that a physician's report found the cause of death to be cerebral trauma following Mr Lloyd's severe head injuries.

Mr Felgate, of Bridgnorth, told the court he and Mr Lloyd were familiar with the roads and conditions after taking a reconnaissance.

"'It was a situation we had certainly been in before. The car went onto the grass and continued to spin. There were trees on the outside and it made contact with one, which hit the passenger side. The car went onto its side and then landed on its roof."

Mr Felgate later found out that the stump of the tree had come through the passenger window, striking Mr Lloyd on the head and piercing the skin of the car roof at the same time.

Coroner Richard Allen recorded a verdict of accidental death.

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SIXTEEN YEARS AGO…


swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

A motorsports enthusiast from Wolverhampton died accidentally after the
rally car he was competing in as a co-driver with a friend smashed into a tree in a competition in Holland - an inquest has heard.

Ray Lloyd, who was aged 56, died in the Conrad Euregio Rally in Hengelo, Holland, in November 2007.

Popular Mr Lloyd lived in Fairview Road, Penn, and was vice-president of Wolverhampton & South Staffs Car Club. He was killed travelling in a BMW
325i driven by his friend of more than 20 years, Richard Felgate.

At an inquest, Wolverhampton Coroners Court heard yesterday that a physician's report found the cause of death to be cerebral trauma
following Mr Lloyd's severe head injuries.

Mr Felgate, of Bridgnorth, told the court he and Mr Lloyd were familiar
with the roads and conditions after taking a reconnaissance.

"'It was a situation we had certainly been in before. The car went onto
the grass and continued to spin. There were trees on the outside and it
made contact with one, which hit the passenger side. The car went onto
its side and then landed on its roof."

Mr Felgate later found out that the stump of the tree had come through
the passenger window, striking Mr Lloyd on the head and piercing the skin
of the car roof at the same time.

Coroner Richard Allen recorded a verdict of accidental death.

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A 32-year-old rally driver from Mid Wales has died after his car smashed into a tree during a race. Father-of-one Martyn Lewis, from Kerry, Newtown, died after his Vauxhall Nova rolled and hit a tree during the annual Dukeries Rally in Nottingham at 2.
40pm on Saturday, at Harlow Wood, just off the A60, near Mansfield. Tributes were today paid to Mr Lewis, who was married to Catherine and had a son, Charlie and managed the Severn Fast Fit tyre business on the Dyffryn Industrial Estate in Newtown.

More than 1,400 people have already signed up to a Facebook group set up in memory of Mr Lewis, including his mother-in-law Maureen Evans.

She said today: "Words cannot express how we are feeling at the moment, not only have we lost the best son-in-law anyone could wish for but also a best friend.

"He died doing what he loved, a passionate and talented driver and we hope that Catherine and Charlie can draw some comfort from this.

"Mart was a devoted husband and a fantastic father. Many people have commented on this site about Martyn's infectious smile, this smile still lives on every time Charlie smiles.

"God bless and rest in peace."

Callum Black, who created the group and was a friend of Mr Lewis, said he was a "truly inspirational" driver who raced with passion and commitment.

"Martyn was never without his beaming smile, in whatever situation, winning or losing," he added.

"I loved his company, always laughing and joking. He will be missed by so many, but never forgotten."

Mr Lewis had been competing with his brother, Richard, who was also in the car and taken to hospital for a check up.

Bob Draper, clerk of the course, said: "Our thoughts are with Martyn's family at this time, and I think it is because accidents of this magnitude in rallying are so rare that everyone involved is so upset.

"The emergency services were on the scene very quickly but there was nothing that could be done for him."

A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said the incident had been passed to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation.

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‘News’ from 13 years ago, unrelated to cycling, from Simon Mason:


swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

A 32-year-old rally driver from Mid Wales has died after his car smashed into a tree during a race. Father-of-one Martyn Lewis, from Kerry,
Newtown, died after his Vauxhall Nova rolled and hit a tree during the
annual Dukeries Rally in Nottingham at 2.40pm on Saturday, at Harlow
Wood, just off the A60, near Mansfield. Tributes were today paid to Mr
Lewis, who was married to Catherine and had a son, Charlie and managed
the Severn Fast Fit tyre business on the Dyffryn Industrial Estate in Newtown.

More than 1,400 people have already signed up to a Facebook group set up
in memory of Mr Lewis, including his mother-in-law Maureen Evans.

She said today: "Words cannot express how we are feeling at the moment,
not only have we lost the best son-in-law anyone could wish for but also a best friend.

"He died doing what he loved, a passionate and talented driver and we
hope that Catherine and Charlie can draw some comfort from this.

"Mart was a devoted husband and a fantastic father. Many people have commented on this site about Martyn's infectious smile, this smile still lives on every time Charlie smiles.

"God bless and rest in peace."

Callum Black, who created the group and was a friend of Mr Lewis, said he
was a "truly inspirational" driver who raced with passion and commitment.

"Martyn was never without his beaming smile, in whatever situation,
winning or losing," he added.

"I loved his company, always laughing and joking. He will be missed by so many, but never forgotten."

Mr Lewis had been competing with his brother, Richard, who was also in
the car and taken to hospital for a check up.

Bob Draper, clerk of the course, said: "Our thoughts are with Martyn's
family at this time, and I think it is because accidents of this
magnitude in rallying are so rare that everyone involved is so upset.

"The emergency services were on the scene very quickly but there was
nothing that could be done for him."

A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said the incident had been
passed to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation.

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‘News’ from 14 years ago, courtesy of the mindset of Simon Mason…

swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

Top Ugandan rally driver Riyaz Kurji is killed instantly when his car
veers off the road and hits a tree.

East African rally driver Riyaz Kurji died during the Pearl of Africa
Rally on Saturday (May 2) when his car veered off the road and hit a tree.

The two-time winner was leading the race in his Subaru Impreza when the accident occurred, according to organisers his car rolled several times before crashing into a tree, killing Kurji while co-driver Sayed Kadri survived and was able to call for help.

"Riyaz Kurji who is a renowned driver was flagged as of yesterday as car number one out of a total of 27 cars, by the time of the accident he was running as number one on the road and also in points. Riyaz was killed instantly when the car veered off the road, crashed into an anthill and
then a tree," said the chairman of the Uganda Motor Club David Bitalo,
who went on to confirm that the rest of the rally has been abandoned as a mark of respect for Kurji.

"It has been decided by the organising committee with the agreement of stewards, the competitors, as well as the blessing of our sponsors and co-sponsors, that the event be brought to an end."

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Top Ugandan rally driver Riyaz Kurji is killed instantly when his car veers off the road and hits a tree.

East African rally driver Riyaz Kurji died during the Pearl of Africa Rally on Saturday (May 2) when his car veered off the road and hit a tree.

The two-time winner was leading the race in his Subaru Impreza when the accident occurred, according to organisers his car rolled several times before crashing into a tree, killing Kurji while co-driver Sayed Kadri survived and was able to call for help.

"Riyaz Kurji who is a renowned driver was flagged as of yesterday as car number one out of a total of 27 cars, by the time of the accident he was running as number one on the road and also in points. Riyaz was killed instantly when the car veered off the
road, crashed into an anthill and then a tree," said the chairman of the Uganda Motor Club David Bitalo, who went on to confirm that the rest of the rally has been abandoned as a mark of respect for Kurji.

"It has been decided by the organising committee with the agreement of stewards, the competitors, as well as the blessing of our sponsors and co-sponsors, that the event be brought to an end."

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A driver and co-driver were killed when their car hit a tree during the 42nd Rally Villa de Tineo 2023 in Asturias.

Tragedy struck the Rally Villa de Tineo 2023 in Asturias this afternoon, Saturday, April 15, when a car left the road and crashed into a tree. Julio César Castrillo and his co-driver, Francisco Javier Álvarez were killed in the accident.

The organisers of the 42nd edition of this competition immediately took the decision to suspend the race and called for a minute’s silence in the Town Hall Square at 18:45pm in honour of the two deceased racers. Today saw the drivers competing on the
second and final day of this year’s rally.

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On 26/05/2023 05:55 am, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

A 32-year-old rally driver from Mid Wales has died after his car smashed into a tree during a race. Father-of-one Martyn Lewis, from Kerry, Newtown, died after his Vauxhall Nova rolled and hit a tree during the annual Dukeries Rally in Nottingham at

2.40pm on Saturday, at Harlow Wood, just off the A60, near Mansfield. Tributes were today paid to Mr Lewis, who was married to Catherine and had a son, Charlie and managed the Severn Fast Fit tyre business on the Dyffryn Industrial Estate in Newtown.

More than 1,400 people have already signed up to a Facebook group set up in memory of Mr Lewis, including his mother-in-law Maureen Evans.

She said today: "Words cannot express how we are feeling at the moment, not only have we lost the best son-in-law anyone could wish for but also a best friend.

"He died doing what he loved, a passionate and talented driver and we hope that Catherine and Charlie can draw some comfort from this.

"Mart was a devoted husband and a fantastic father. Many people have commented on this site about Martyn's infectious smile, this smile still lives on every time Charlie smiles.

"God bless and rest in peace."

Callum Black, who created the group and was a friend of Mr Lewis, said he was a "truly inspirational" driver who raced with passion and commitment.

"Martyn was never without his beaming smile, in whatever situation, winning or losing," he added.

"I loved his company, always laughing and joking. He will be missed by so many, but never forgotten."

Mr Lewis had been competing with his brother, Richard, who was also in the car and taken to hospital for a check up.

Bob Draper, clerk of the course, said: "Our thoughts are with Martyn's family at this time, and I think it is because accidents of this magnitude in rallying are so rare that everyone involved is so upset.

"The emergency services were on the scene very quickly but there was nothing that could be done for him."

A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said the incident had been passed to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation.

2010!

Just on thirteen years ago...

Mad Mason's idea of news.

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On 26/05/2023 10:23 am, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

Top Ugandan rally driver Riyaz Kurji is killed instantly when his car veers off the road and hits a tree.

East African rally driver Riyaz Kurji died during the Pearl of Africa Rally on Saturday (May 2) when his car veered off the road and hit a tree.

The two-time winner was leading the race in his Subaru Impreza when the accident occurred, according to organisers his car rolled several times before crashing into a tree, killing Kurji while co-driver Sayed Kadri survived and was able to call for

help.

"Riyaz Kurji who is a renowned driver was flagged as of yesterday as car number one out of a total of 27 cars, by the time of the accident he was running as number one on the road and also in points. Riyaz was killed instantly when the car veered off

the road, crashed into an anthill and then a tree," said the chairman of the Uganda Motor Club David Bitalo, who went on to confirm that the rest of the rally has been abandoned as a mark of respect for Kurji.

"It has been decided by the organising committee with the agreement of stewards, the competitors, as well as the blessing of our sponsors and co-sponsors, that the event be brought to an end."

Even older... 2009!

It only goes to prove that all racing is pointless and dangerous.

And in this case, irrelevant to fairy-cycling and the chavs who ride fairy-cycles.

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A driver was arrested early Friday morning following a crash caused by racing near the State Farmers Market.

The crash occurred before 2:30 a.m. on Lake Wheeler Road close to Centennial Parkway.

According to Raleigh police, Jocelynn Morrison, 24, and Jada Ballen, 25, were racing on Centennial Parkway right before the crash.

Police said Morrison lost control of her car and sideswiped Ballen. Both cars went through a grass median.

Ballen regained control and stopped her car on Lake Wheeler Road, but Morrison crossed the intersection with Lake Wheeler Road and struck a tree. Her car spun and struck a second tree before coming to a stop, police said.

Morrison was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, where she later died..

Ballen was arrested and charged with felony serious injury by vehicle. Ballen's charges were upgraded to felony death by vehicle Tuesday.

A black car with a shattered windshield, believed to be Ballen's Chevy Malibu, was visible at the scene.

The road reopened by 11 a.m.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone who believes they may have information that might assist the investigation is asked to visit Crimestoppers

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