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25 May 2020, 20:50 (Ref:3978583)
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27 May 2020, 09:02 (Ref:3978584)
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Magic Mike took his last chequered flag in the night , coasted across the finish line .He is at peace now in Parc Ferme . Rest in Peace Mike . We will miss you .
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27 May 2020, 09:05 (Ref:3978585)
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That's very sad news. RIP Mike. A good man.
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27 May 2020, 09:08 (Ref:3978586)
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Another of the 'good guys' leaves the circuit.
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27 May 2020, 09:11 (Ref:3978587)
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27 May 2020, 09:13 (Ref:3978588)
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Gobsmacked. Very sad news. RIP Mike.
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27 May 2020, 09:15 (Ref:3978589)
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Absolutely gutted. RIP Mike
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27 May 2020, 09:19 (Ref:3978590)
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Can’t believe it. Hope he had the chance to see some of these messages.
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27 May 2020, 09:20 (Ref:3978591)
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Just spoken to Iain, I will transfer this thread to Tributes where I hope we can continue with our thoughts.
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27 May 2020, 09:39 (Ref:3978596)
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Horrible news, one of life’s good guys taken all too soon. He will be greatly missed. RIP Mike
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27 May 2020, 09:45 (Ref:3978598)
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RIP Mike;
a thoroughly decent and generous man, who I regarded as a friend from the first time we met. |
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27 May 2020, 09:49 (Ref:3978600)
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Only met Mike once but he was a thoroughly decent bloke. R.I.P. Mike
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27 May 2020, 09:59 (Ref:3978602)
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I'm so sorry to hear such sad news, Mike meant so much to so many on here. We must continue to keep his memory alive.
R.I.P. Mike. |
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27 May 2020, 10:20 (Ref:3978609)
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A bit lost for words here, but very sad news. Will be greatly missed by so many.
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27 May 2020, 10:25 (Ref:3978615)
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So sorry to read that Mike has passed away ; he will be sadly missed by all ; a really bright, amusing guy who knew what he was saying, without being in any way pretentious.
I always made a point of seeing Mike at any meeting that we were both there & won't be able to do that anymore . . . sadly. RIP Mike. MartinH |
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27 May 2020, 10:29 (Ref:3978619)
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My heart dropped when I saw new posts in the Magic Mike thread - fearing this news. The sad loss of a man who made you feel a friend from first acquaintance. Rest in Peace seems scarcely appropriate for one who loved the sound of a race engine so much, but most other words seem inadequate.....RIP Mike, and sympathies to all his friends and family.
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27 May 2020, 10:45 (Ref:3978629)
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Certain things in life are a b*****d and this is one, RIP Mike I don't know what else to say at this moment
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27 May 2020, 11:18 (Ref:3978635)
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Damn.
Sadly predictable since his detailed post a few months ago but nevertheless a jolt to see the news just now. Rest in Peace Mike. |
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27 May 2020, 12:11 (Ref:3978645)
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The saddest, rottenest news ever. So sorry to lose a proper bloke.
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27 May 2020, 12:22 (Ref:3978646)
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I agree all the sentiments of the last few posts. Mike was a lovely man and will be greatly missed. RIP Mike Bell.
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27 May 2020, 12:29 (Ref:3978648)
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He was a marvellous bloke and I am very happy that we gave him a car and entry so he could dominate the handicap race at Le Mans Classic.
Him along with Zef were brilliant. He was always a great help in the paddock as he trundled round Europe You will be long remembered Special fellow! |
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27 May 2020, 12:33 (Ref:3978649)
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incredibly sad news. mike shared his knowledge and wisdom with kindness and without hesitation, a sign of a great man if ever there was one.
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27 May 2020, 12:40 (Ref:3978651)
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I didn't know Mike other then from his contributions on here, he seemed like a decent chap and I don't think you can ask for more than that.
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27 May 2020, 13:08 (Ref:3978656)
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Mike was one of the true gentlemen in motorsport, his enthusiasm and dedication to detail in his preparation of cars and his racing was clear to all.
He supported The 360MRC six hour events, running in the very first one (leading the field away below), and later running "Team Tango" at Donington Park, notable for having Radio LeMans very own "Hindy" running up and down from the tower to commentate and drive! Mike was also a member of the moderation team on Tenths, and once again brought his enthusiasm and dedication to our historics forums and also acting as a wider "voice of reason" across other areas of the site. He will be sorely missed. |
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27 May 2020, 13:38 (Ref:3978659)
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Really awful news. Truly, Mike was one of the "good guys" in racing. He was in a large part responsible for the decision to race our Gilbern, and had helped us out on numerous occasions in the past few years - most notably at Spa when he was able to lend us a replacement half shaft for the Six Hours! We owe him a great deal of thanks.
The last time I saw Mike was in Portimao at the end of last year, where once again he came to my aid, helping to change the Gilbern's head gasket. Mike was on good form, sharing a class podium in Simon Orebi-Gann's Morgan SLR, a marked improvement after a disappointing Six Hours. The relaxed schedule of the meeting allowed plenty of time to chat with Mike, and it's very sad to know that there won't be the opportunity to do so again. RIP Mike |
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