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#1 Parkesi

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 07:04

With great sadness I must inform all our friends in TNF that "Tuboscocca" passed away last Thursday.

If you watch the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix today please think of Michael to share his everlasting enthusiasm for motorsports.

Andreas



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#2 proviz

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 07:45

I relied on the depth and breadth of his knowledge about motor racing literature to keep up with what was happening in that field. The warmth of his PM correspondence on these matters will not be forgotten either. I so much regret there will not now be a chance to meet him in person.

Sincere condolences to Michael's close ones.



#3 Ray Bell

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 09:29

His energetic posting will certainly be missed...

Was it a long illness? sudden? Unexpected?

What more can we learn about him here?

#4 Tim Murray

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 09:48

To say I'm shattered by this news is putting it mildly - it's so unexpected. We had exchanged emails on various subjects and he was always very friendly and helpful, just as he was here on TNF. I shall greatly miss him and his contributions.

Sincere condolences to Tatjana, and all his other family and friends.

#5 D-Type

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 10:23

I only 'knew' him from his interesting and well-researched postings on here.

 

My condolences to his family and friends.



#6 B Squared

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 10:31

Condolences to his loved ones and friends.

#7 Claudio Navonne

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 11:33

A sad new. R.I.P.



#8 10kDA

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 11:44

Sad news. Sympathy for his friends and loved ones.



#9 Vitesse2

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 13:07

Like Tim, I found this news absolutely shattering. Michael and I had corresponded occasionally and I've been struggling all day to come up with words which don't sound trite. However, I can think of no more fitting memorial than to append his name to the title of the book thread, to which he was such an erudite, informed, witty and prolific contributor - much in the manner of the late Pete Fenelon. He will be sadly missed.

 

Godspeed, Michael. :cry:



#10 JacnGille

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 15:55

Sorry to see this.



#11 Jack-the-Lad

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 18:45

Such sad news. Condolences to his family.

#12 Richard Jenkins

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Posted 26 July 2015 - 21:58

Michael's posts were always ones to look forward to. I never knew him in any way, but just from his posts, he seemed to be knowledgable but with the crucial - and often missing - attribute of wanting to learn more. He also seemed enthusiastic and I will miss his contribution here.

 

RIP and deepest sympathies to all who loved and knew him.



#13 FAG

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Posted 27 July 2015 - 00:05

Very sad news.

I will miss his posts full of enthusiasm and knowledge.

R.I.P.

Condolences to his family.



#14 jj2728

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Posted 27 July 2015 - 00:06

Oh no, such sad news. RIP and sincerest condolences to his family. He will be missed here....

 

John



#15 David Birchall

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Posted 27 July 2015 - 01:15

Very sad news. I never knew him but enjoyed his posts and his enthusiasm-RIP
(Does anybody know the reason behind his forum name?)

#16 wolf sun

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Posted 27 July 2015 - 07:25

I'm shocked to hear this. I knew Michael only by his forum posts, but always felt a warm and charming personality shining through.

 

Just the other day I was thinking about contacting him in the near future, to get to know him a little more maybe...  :cry:

 

RIP Michael, I will send a copy of the new Nürburgring 1000km book upwards when it comes out!



#17 Vitesse2

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Posted 27 July 2015 - 07:33

(Does anybody know the reason behind his forum name?)

http://www.rmauction...vignale/1049452



#18 john winfield

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Posted 27 July 2015 - 07:45

This is very sad news.

 

Well done Richard for adding Michael's name to the book thread, and for the link to the 1952 Ferrari. Apparently 'tuboscocca' translates as tubeshell so, presumably, means semi-monocoque.

 

Here's a link to a teasing, knowledgeable and enthusiastic letter from Michael to Motor Sport back in 1997:

 

 http://www.motorspor.../turning-tables



#19 Michael Oliver

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Posted 27 July 2015 - 14:48

How very sad. I always enjoyed his contributions to this thread and he will be sorely missed as a TNF contributor. I think it is very appropriate that the thread has been renamed as it reflects the huge amount of time and effort he spent on it with his frequent posts.



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#20 Arjan de Roos

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Posted 28 July 2015 - 19:02

Very sad news....



#21 Paul Parker

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Posted 30 July 2015 - 14:29

I have literally this minute become aware of this tragedy, having been travelling on 26/27 July so I can only add to the comments about our friend, he was generous in praise and always so very nice.

 

Back in 2012 I was due to meet him at the Monaco Historique but circumstances prevented me from attending, my condolences to family and friends.



#22 milestone 11

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Posted 01 August 2015 - 19:08

I've just seen this. Very sad indeed, I'll miss him. Godspeed Michael.

#23 RStock

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Posted 01 August 2015 - 20:29

Sad news RIP Tuboscocca.



#24 ensign14

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 14:01

Damn.  RIP Michael.



#25 Option1

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Posted 14 August 2015 - 15:02

My belated condolences to Michael's family and friends.  May he rest in peace.

 

Neil