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TR7 crashed

Posted: 24 Aug 2013 19:27
by DutchTriumph
A Dutch TR7 crashed in Trier, Germany, driver and navigator died.
On a demonstration they had to jump over a ramp, cars could be in the air for 40 metres.

http://nos.nl/artikel/543812-nederlanders-dood-bij-rally-trier.html

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“It is with great sadness that the organiser can confirm an accident took place this afternoon at the Arena Panzerplatte involving a historic car participating in a non-competitive demonstration programme.

The car, driven by a Dutch pairing, left the route near the Gina crest. The emergency services were on the scene immediately to assist but despite their best efforts the injuries sustained by both the driver and passenger proved fatal. No one else was involved in the incident.

Everyone associated with the event extends their deepest sympathies and condolences to the families, friends and individuals who are being touched by today’s terrible tragedy.

The second passage of Arena Panzerplatte has been cancelled and the competition cars have been re-routed back to the Service Park in Trier.

The rally will continue on Sunday according to its itinerary.â€￾

http://www.dw.de/two-die-in-crash-at-german-world-rally-championship-event/a-17043251





Peter

1977 TR7 FHC, 1976 Spitfire 1500

Posted: 24 Aug 2013 19:51
by Beans
See my entry in weblog section

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Posted: 24 Aug 2013 20:42
by nick
Very sad. My sympathies to the surviving families.

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'76 TR7 FHC

Posted: 24 Aug 2013 21:27
by Benzo
Goodness me, very sad :(

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Posted: 25 Aug 2013 00:31
by silverseven
Deepest condolences to both the families and to Beans (for losing a friend)

Ron.
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Posted: 25 Aug 2013 18:40
by john 215
Hi

Terrible news

My thoughts are with family and friends

John

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Posted: 25 Aug 2013 20:21
by konnie
tragic my thoughts are with their next of kin

Posted: 29 Aug 2013 13:10
by tr8coupe
[:(]sad news[:(]
as u can see from pictures car is not that bad speacialy on drivers side !!!
http://500px.com/photo/44127636?from=se ... o/44127640



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Posted: 29 Aug 2013 21:15
by jclay (RIP 2018)
It looks like 5 cars crashed on this ralley. Maybe the Ralley should be put on hold until the roads catch up with the technology of the cars. That is what they did at Indy and Le Mans.

Clay

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Posted: 06 Oct 2013 18:01
by tr8coupe
hi guys any news in what happen ?

BMW Z1 ( sold)
Westfield sport carbon (sold)
Eurosport x1/9 turbo (sold)
TR8 coupe
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Ginetta G27 (sold)
TR7 v8 monster on 245 tyres all round (sold)
TVR VIXEN (sold)
Alfa GTV 3.0 CUP lol(sold)
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Posted: 06 Oct 2013 18:25
by g4zur
So Sad.

G.P.Albrighton

Posted: 06 Oct 2013 19:11
by bmcecosse
I'm guessing it landed on one of the tank traps - which came up through the floor......

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Posted: 08 Oct 2013 19:29
by Beans
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by tr8coupe</i>

hi guys any news in what happen <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
No news, but yes we know how it happened, we buried him,
and we'll let him rest in peace ...

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1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)</font id="blue">
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Posted: 09 Oct 2013 14:36
by tr8coupe
I was thinking if we manage to know where was the weak point on the car we could prevent more things like tragic loss of lives,
I noticed a lot the roll cages in USA and Australia are much improved than the ones in Europe


BMW Z1 ( sold)
Westfield sport carbon (sold)
Eurosport x1/9 turbo (sold)
TR8 coupe
fiat coupe 20vt red wow bargain
Ginetta G27 (sold)
TR7 v8 monster on 245 tyres all round (sold)
TVR VIXEN (sold)
Alfa GTV 3.0 CUP lol(sold)
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