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21 Apr 2005, 19:06 (Ref:1284048) | #1 | |
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Gerry Marshall
Legendary driver Gerry Marshall has died after falling ill testing at Silverstone.
He was 63. He managed to pull the car over to a safe halt, but could not be saved. A great man. RIP |
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21 Apr 2005, 19:07 (Ref:1284050) | #2 | |
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Gerry Marshall has died
Gerry Marshall fell ill while testing at Silverstone - he managed to stop the car safely, but has sadly passed away.
A true legend of British motorsport. Very sad news. |
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A tragic loss to the sport. I don't think there is anyone who didn't respect his achievements.
RIP |
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21 Apr 2005, 19:10 (Ref:1284053) | #4 | ||
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Terrible news.
I would say RIP, but he's probably causing havoc up there now. Godspeed, Gerry. |
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21 Apr 2005, 19:13 (Ref:1284057) | #5 | ||
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Very sad news, a real legend for motorsport both on the track, but also quietly behind the scenes
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21 Apr 2005, 19:16 (Ref:1284061) | #6 | ||
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gerry marshall
I know this is not really the place to post this but Gerry Marshall one of the great club racing drivers died at silverstone today, He fell ill out on the circuit pulled over but could not be saved.
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21 Apr 2005, 19:19 (Ref:1284063) | #7 | ||
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God Bless, the most entertaining driver I ever saw & one of the nicest human beings, with a giant heart. He'll be sadly missed, at least he died "the right way".
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That is one hell of a loss for club racing,
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Sad news. Only had the pleasure of meeting him once, in the bar at Brands before we were due to go to another meeting the next day at Snett. Needless to say myself and my boss were too ****ed to drive after - absolute star on and off the track, one of the real heroes of British racing. Thanks for the memories Gerry, and heres to you! you wont be forgotten in a hurry.
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21 Apr 2005, 19:48 (Ref:1284087) | #10 | ||
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Very Tragic, I'll never forget him in that blue Aston Martin V8, very sad.
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Used to watch him in the Vauxhall from the wrong side of the fence.
Then got to meet him last year what a great Guy. Thanks Gerry, RIP. |
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21 Apr 2005, 19:55 (Ref:1284091) | #12 | |
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A loss to British motorsport Last edited by jase; 21 Apr 2005 at 19:56. |
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Wasn't he the BMMC President?
Never met Gerry but have heard loads about him, so am very sad at his premature death. |
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21 Apr 2005, 20:08 (Ref:1284103) | #15 | ||
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Rest in peace Gerry....
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Rip
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21 Apr 2005, 20:17 (Ref:1284108) | #17 | ||
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'Only Here for The Beer'
What a loss! I used to watch him in the '70's with Baby Bertha and no driver has inspired me more. RIP Gerry. |
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very sad indeed, ill always remember him for sliding his aston around oulton and donington
rest in peace gerry |
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21 Apr 2005, 20:26 (Ref:1284116) | #19 | ||
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Has there been a greater British Club Racer - I dont think so.
A very sad day. RIP |
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Truly sad news - a real grass roots hero
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21 Apr 2005, 20:29 (Ref:1284120) | #21 | |
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Rest in peace Gerry - thanks for all the enjoyment you gave to so many people.
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yes we should not forget he was Only here for the beer!!
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This is sad news. I only saw him race a couple of times, but I will always remember seeing him come out of woodcote sideways!
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21 Apr 2005, 20:53 (Ref:1284130) | #24 | ||
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It is sad news indeed...I was lucky enough to be able to see Gerry race at silverstone in november, I won't forget him coming out of woodcote sideways, pointing straight at me on the pit wall.
RIP Gerry. |
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Words fail me..too many good people going.
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