North weald 16th Sept 07

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:12 pm

Not the best of days

What with the tragic news of Colin McRae and a couple of nasty accidents at last week's Brands Hatch sprint where Kim had a big off and damaged his Evo and the guy with the Lotus Sunbeam, whom I'd met at Debden earlier in the year also had a big off, there wasn't much to celebrate in a class win. A further possible tragedy, earlier this afternoon, was a helicopter crash, or so it was said, less than a mile from the paddock.

Not much else to say really other than I hope next week's HCC event can be enjoyed as it should.

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:58 pm

Congratulations Gerry. I understand you playing it down, you're a decent sort, but I'm sure no-one involved would want to reduce your enjoyment of the acheivement.
See you next weekend mate. Back to back victories would be nice

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:20 pm

Thanks Stu.

Next weekend's the important one and Mike Blackwell will be there. Hopefully the practce of today will give me a head start.

blacky · Post by **blacky** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:49 pm

Blimey, was Kim okay??? Not good stuff

Nice one on the class win tho Gerry!

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:54 pm

I belive both drivers were unhurt but, like with yourself, you get to know the regulars and the day's not complete when they're not there competing.

Thought you were going to stop by today Logan?

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:58 pm

How ironic was this?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/6997784.stm

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:04 pm

Incredible. A very lucky escape reading that account.

TonyB · Post by **TonyB** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:35 pm

Some very sad news this weekend Gerry, but do not let it ruin yours completely - Well done Mate

Sprint Chief · Post by **Sprint Chief** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:04 pm

Gerry

Remember all the activity at the end of the day?

Dave Richards in Helicopter Crash

Edited to note: you beat me to it; should have read the whole thread first... d'oh!

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:25 pm

Hi Spence, It was Bladey's comment on the Colin McRea thread that got me wondering, so I did a search for helicopter NW just to check what may have happened and couldn't believe that story.

Thank goodness the occupants were able to walk away from that one otherwise motorsport would have been devastated further.