Will Hoy - sad news (merged) - Page 4

garagegirl · 22 Dec 2002, 11:17 (Ref:455384)

Terrible news, my condolences to Will's family and friends.

Novice · 22 Dec 2002, 11:21 (Ref:455389)

My condolences to Will's family at such a sad time.

Mocko · 22 Dec 2002, 11:24 (Ref:455393)

Quote:

Originally posted by Woolley
A few, very few, make you sit down with a genuine feeling of loss, and Will is in that category.

You are too right. I feel so unfortunate not to have met him but I still feel deeply saddened and with a feeling of loss.

But this just makes you wonder the huge devastation the family and fiends must have felt. It's such a cruel way for him to be taken away.

The photo that was posted earlier was really good.

It's good to hear from Mike Smith that he passed away painlessly and peacefully. Goodbye Will, you shall not be forgotten.

Morcilman · 22 Dec 2002, 11:43 (Ref:455406)

he was the spirit of the BTCC, there are not drivers like him. It was a pleasure to see him racing and talking. he will be missed...

Reido Rules · 22 Dec 2002, 16:19 (Ref:455556)

When I was visiting races as a Little kiddy, years ago, Will was one of those people who made you feel special at your first race, by just being welcoming, acknowledging and always willing to show his appreciation to a fan for their support.

He was very much a person who was appreciated by people Young and Old not only for his racing but for his personality.

stevebrown · 22 Dec 2002, 17:57 (Ref:455600)

I couldn't believe it when i heard this news, a sad day for Motor racing. Will was a genuine nice guy who always had time for the fans and marshals. I remember marshalling at Snet two years ago for the Touring cars. I was at the Esses on the Friday night practice session. Will came down to film for the BBC. He took time to come over and chat with us and was there for ages, joking about some of the antics of the Fiestsa that were on track.
He always acknowledged the marshals at the end of a race and if you walked by his garage he always said hi. A great driver who will be sorely missed at race tracks around the country.

Steve B

pauloak10 · 22 Dec 2002, 19:14 (Ref:455655)

On Behalf of the BRSCC East Anglian Centre please accept our deepest sympathy

Tony_J · 22 Dec 2002, 19:57 (Ref:455688)

There were tears in the kitchen when I relayed the sad news to my wife who as a pit marshall was involved with the BTCC through out most of Will's racing. She saw the brighter side of a wonderful gentleman, no matter what age he would always have a happy word for everyone. The other side of Will we know was when he was a "trainee" rally driver on the Great Orme stage of the Cambrian Rally. A truly wonderful man & will be sadly missed. Our condolences to his wife and family & close friends at this sad time.
Tony & the Pits Dragon

Mr V · 22 Dec 2002, 20:27 (Ref:455695)

Very sad indeed, condolences to all involved with Will be it, family, friends, drivers, teams, marshalls and fans

andybee · 22 Dec 2002, 22:48 (Ref:455761)

very sad to hear of Will. I met him on a couple of occasions, years ago when he was with Toyota, and like most people hear found him as the perfect gentlemen, and always having time available, which is seldom found in the pit lane. A "real" racer as well. Top guy

A true ambassador to touring cars, rest in peace Will. You wont be forgotten, thats for sure

Maisie · 23 Dec 2002, 01:05 (Ref:455857)

Yesterday was the first time I have been in a situation where a group of friends have spontaneously decided to hold a minute's silence. It was very moving.

bestetti26 · 23 Dec 2002, 07:59 (Ref:455986)

my condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace

**ghinzani** · 23 Dec 2002, 14:06 (Ref:456145)

According to Wills site the funeral is 2.30pm today, if you read this in time think of Will, and his family.

Today hearing about Joe Strummer so soon after Will, I feel exactly the same as when Senna and Kurt Cobain went in a short space of time - namely why do people have to go before their time like this? The only comfort , then as know is what they have left us, their legacy. Reading thru all of the above posts, Will left us so much.

God speed Will.

rick vaux · 23 Dec 2002, 14:45 (Ref:456168)

Gutted..............no other words than that....

menufan123 · 23 Dec 2002, 16:34 (Ref:456234)

Im deeply saddend by wills death. Ive watched him race since 1991 and meet him in 1996 in the pit lane walk about on the top of a laguna and he was smashing bloke that didnt mind talking to anyone. My fondest memory was in 1998 when he found himself in the lead in silverstone rnd 3 and me and my dad were the only people cheering will on in a Vauxhall and Nissan hospitallty area in a Luffield grandstand. He was a sensational chap that i wont ever forget and its the biggest loss for the BTCC.

My best wishes to his family and friends and this hard time.

Rest in peace Will Hoy

stickycompound · 23 Dec 2002, 17:35 (Ref:456261)

At 7.30pm on Thursday 19th December 2002, Will lost his fight against a malignant brain tumour. He passed away with no pain. Today at 2.30pm in London a gathering of Will's family and closest friends bade farewell at a small celebration of his life. Attendees included Sir Frank Williams, Jody Scheckter, Richard Lloyd, Bill Wykeham, Ray Bellm, and Will's 2002 protege Andy Priaulx. Will's daughter read from the Bible, Mike Smith spoke in praise of Will's life and the small congregation sang Jerusalem and Lord of the Dance. Mike Batt directed the music which included a soprano and trumpet rendition of Handel's Let the Bright Seraphim. Best wishes for Christmas from the family of the "Hoyboy".

Sherman · 23 Dec 2002, 18:12 (Ref:456278)

I can't believe it! He was only 50, which isnt exactly old. He was always one of my favourite racers. Its the speed of the thing that I cant comprehend-he was commentating just a few months ago-now, gone.....awful news

Sato san · 23 Dec 2002, 20:06 (Ref:456365)

Ive only just found out this news today ,...i am totally shocked . My thoughts go out to everyone that was close to such a nice man......I know how quickly these things can develop , me and my wife went through exactly the same thing last October when her mother was diagnosed with a brain tuma .....and she passed away at the end of January this year........

Speeddemon555 · 24 Dec 2002, 04:50 (Ref:456575)

Man, I hope Thommo, Muller, Rydell and other Touring Car drivers can come to Hoy's funeral. I don't know Will Hoy very well in touring car racing, but I know more than now and remember the touring car video game that has his name in it.

John Reeves · 24 Dec 2002, 07:39 (Ref:456628)

So sad. I had the priviledge of meeting Will some time ago and it will be a memory I will always treasure. He did bring so much pleasure to so many of us with both his racing skill and his charm as a person. He will indeed be missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends at this very sad time. Thank you Will for the pleasure you brought to so many. RIP Will. God speed.

WoodyTJ · 24 Dec 2002, 16:34 (Ref:456852)

I still can't believe the sad news my friends told me at the weekend.

Will was one of those truly nice guys, who will never be forgotten.

RIP Will Hoy.

argybargy · 24 Dec 2002, 17:17 (Ref:456891)

I have only just heard the shocking news about Will.
For me,he was the archetypal British racing driver - a tough competitor on the track, but gracious in the paddock. He set an example for others to follow.
He was obviously greatly respected by his fellow drivers and tremendously popular with the fans. He will be sorely missed.

martinparsons · 24 Dec 2002, 20:33 (Ref:456982)

Just so sad, a great british driver.

calcium · 27 Dec 2002, 11:18 (Ref:458076)

It's just so sad, condolences to all his family and friends.

Goodbye Will, rest in peace.

daz90 · 27 Dec 2002, 13:15 (Ref:458155)

very sad news my condolences to his family.

will was a great racer and a great bloke he will be sadly missed.

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