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4 Sep 2020, 21:22 (Ref:4000128)
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Jon Dooley - Alfa Racer and true Alfisto
I'm sad to report that Jon Dooley, who was heavily involved in the Alfa Community, both commercially and as a pivotal part of the Alfa Romeo Dealer Team in the 70s, including driving Alfas in the BTCC, passed away unexpectedly on 2 September.
I'm sure all Alfisti will share my sense of loss of a man of undiminished love and enthusiasm for the Marque and the Sport. |
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4 Sep 2020, 23:03 (Ref:4000138)
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One before my time, but a great stalwart of the BTCC and a very competitive one at that. Him and the Alfa were inseparable
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5 Sep 2020, 06:48 (Ref:4000164)
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Condolences to Jon's family.
Really nice bloke and will leave us with many fond memories of the Napolina GTV6. |
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5 Sep 2020, 07:41 (Ref:4000168)
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Sad news; I met him just once, around 50 years ago, at an AROC social at the Steering Wheel club in Curzon street (anyone remember that?). Even at that young age he left a lasting impression. RIP.
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5 Sep 2020, 08:21 (Ref:4000172)
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5 Sep 2020, 08:23 (Ref:4000174)
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That's a shame. I never met him but he featured heavily in my motor sport reading through the years.
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5 Sep 2020, 08:45 (Ref:4000176)
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He was a nice bloke, met a few times at various motorsport exhibitions. He ran a very rapid Alfa Sud before the GTV. RIP Jon and my condolences to his family and friends.
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7 Sep 2020, 05:51 (Ref:4000674)
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Jon was a 'local man' when I was writing for a couple of local papers and spoke to him on several occasions, when covering BTCC races.A charming man and a quick racer. Very sad news. Thank you Alfa for letting us know.
With sponsorship from Napolina I dubbed the team 'The Eye-Tie, Tinned Toms, Tin Top Team'. God Bless, Jon. |
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