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21 Jun 2017, 16:36 (Ref:3745926) | #1 | ||
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MRL's Facebook page is carrying a story that Barry Sidery-Smith has died. If you can access it the FB link is below:
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Just heard about half an hour ago. such sad news
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Sad to hear that. I didn't know Barry very well, but I always assumed him to be one of the 'good guys'.
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RIP Barry, as others have said, one of the good guys.
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RIP Barry. As well has his own racing successes, hundreds of ordinary club racers got to race at Spa thanks to him. Sad day.
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A true legend . I meen a true legend . RIP .
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21 Jun 2017, 19:11 (Ref:3745933) | #8 | ||
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Just heard on Twitter that Barry Sideways has passed away. He was a bit marmite for many folks but a lot wouldn't be racing without his influence and encouragement.
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Barry befriended the Tyler family when we started in the BCV8 championship, helped us get going and more. A true clubman and friend to many. He will be missed, another huge hole in the motor sport fabric.
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Done loads of races at Spa organised by Barry, sometimes I would just turn up in the hope I could get in and of course he sorted it. Rip Barry I know you always fancied Sue !!!!!!! Cheers
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RIP Barry 'Sideways' Sidery-Smith. |
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Oh Barry.
Rest in peace ....... but keep your foot on the throttle, and don,t let any of us forget you. |
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22 Jun 2017, 08:08 (Ref:3745967) | #13 | ||
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Did Barry ever get into the "modern" era regarding computers ? he always used fax machines when I had chucked mine away ! Cheers Barry never forgotten.
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We also did one of his British Sports and Saloon races at Spa a few years ago.
RIP Barry. |
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he just about managed to use a mobile phone and I think he was able to send the occasional text. He said to me that he had no need of a computer and he was right, he managed quite well without, bless him.
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Those of us at Spa in the Ardennes challenge this weekend will race in his memory. RIP Barry - and thanks! He opened our eyes to the fun and benefits of racing in Europe.
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I am another who raced at Spa because of Barry Sidery-Smith.
Thank you sir. |
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23 Jun 2017, 19:18 (Ref:3746302) | #18 | ||
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We signed on this morning at Spa under a picture of Barry. Poignant.
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I should have been there (without a broken conrod). I'm sorry I couldn't give respect by accelerating out of La Source
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Quote:
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I only learnt today that dear Barry had passed away. The reason for this is my being out of touch with
the sport due to my recent illness. I first met Barry in the early 80's when I had my MG MGB GT V8 and I have wonderful memories of my going to a meeting with him to Zolder in 1983 if I remember correctly. My role as on quite a few occasions was to polish his car. A few more years down the road and it was a delight to photograph him at events such as the Goodwood Revival. Barry I will miss you. My sincere condolences to Pam and Heidi. |
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