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#1651 Ray Bell

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Posted 09 December 2023 - 08:29

Marc Schagen has made me aware that Stuart Saunders has died...

 

The Sydney morning Herald notice records it all:

 

 

SAUNDERS, Stuart Hunt
Died peacefully with his family by his side on
Friday 23 June 2023

Much loved husband of Christine
Beloved father of Jason and Juliet
Devoted father-in-law of Nick and Lucy
Loving grandfather of James, Alice, Eliza, Ivy and Ella
Devoted brother of Duncan and Jean (dec.)
Loved brother-in-law of Rosemary, Janet and David (dec.)
Loving uncle of Toby, Rupert, Annabelle, Charlotte, Sue, Andrew and Julian

A celebration of his life will be held at 12.30pm on Saturday 8th July 2023 at the Binalong Motor Museum.
All Welcome.

His name has cropped up a number of times in the life of TNF, one post being in relation to his interpretation of what constitutes a Gentleman's carriage:

 

https://forums.autos...et/#entry944369

 

Among other things he ran  a museum at rural Binalong and raced a Bugatti.



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#1652 FLB

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Posted 14 December 2023 - 23:55

Alberto Antonini has passed. He was an ex-Ferrari press officer and motorsport columnist: Addio ad Alberto Antonini, colonna del giornalismo F1 - Formula 1 - Motorsport (formulapassion.it) (in italiano).


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#1653 bradbury west

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Posted 15 December 2023 - 00:44

It was sad to see the report on a NZ  FB page  that Charlie Stanton passed away earlier this week, aged 103. Their garage was originally in   Christchurch, and Charlie retired to a retirement village in later life in Nelson.  His brother Morrie, who pre deceased him a few years ago did most of the race etc driving of the various  eponymous Stanton race cars built with and by Charlie.

Posted in memory also of David McKinney, late of this parish, to whom I will always be indebted, who spent a lot of time talking to me over the years about our sport in New Zealand , hence my motivation for posting this report.

Roger Lund



#1654 E1pix

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Posted 15 December 2023 - 03:58

Thanks Roger, don’t know the former but David was a wonderful guy.

#1655 Alan Lewis

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Posted 15 December 2023 - 19:33

Double Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix winner Hiroshi Hasegawa has died, aged 89:

https://en.wikipedia...iroshi_Hasegawa

Edited by Alan Lewis, 15 December 2023 - 19:33.


#1656 JacnGille

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Posted 16 December 2023 - 15:59

 

Posted in memory also of David McKinney, late of this parish, to whom I will always be indebted, who spent a lot of time talking to me over the years about our sport in New Zealand , hence my motivation for posting this report.

Roger Lund

Sad news



#1657 Michael Ferner

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Posted 18 December 2023 - 20:08

Double Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix winner Hiroshi Hasegawa has died, aged 89:

https://en.wikipedia...iroshi_Hasegawa

 

Also a Japanese GP winner!

 

RIP 長谷川 弘



#1658 Ray Bell

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Posted 02 January 2024 - 23:55

David Medley advises that John Muddle left us on December 8...

 

Born on April 7, 1940, that means he was 83 when he died. Probably best remembered for his blue Sports Racing car, the MS Lancia, David also said that his son runs (or ran?) in Historics.



#1659 dmj

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Posted 03 January 2024 - 13:03

Tripple Dakar winner, René Metge, passed away today.

 

https://www.autohebd...e-a-82-ans.html

 

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#1660 GazChed

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Posted 13 January 2024 - 13:30

I was saddened to hear of the death of Alberto Colombo recently. Alberto was the 1974 Italian Formula Three champion and after single outings in Formula Two in 1973 and 1974 he competed in full seasons of Formula Two from 1975 to 1980. Always racing for privateer teams, Alberto achieved some good results and I can remember him finishing third at Thruxton on one occasion.

He will probably be remembered for his wild, curly hair as much as his Grand Prix career where in 1978 he failed to qualify twice for ATS and failed to pre-qualify for Merzario in the Italian Grand Prix. RIP Alberto, you made a valuable contribution to an era of motor racing which I remember with great pleasure.

#1661 Ray Bell

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Posted 09 February 2024 - 10:49

It's always nice to see this thread disappear to page 4 of the forum...

 

But not so nice to have to retrieve it for an old friend.

 

In fact, the person in question died just a day after the last post, so this is a belated announcement:

 

NEVILLE, Keith Thomas
10/6/1923 ~ 15/1/2024
100 Years.
Dearly loved husband of Martina (dec)
and Barbara (Dec)
Much Loved Dad and Stepdad of
Beverley (dec), Hans (Dec), Peter (Dec), Hellena, John, Linda.
Dearly loved Pop of all his grandchildren.
Respected former chief scrutineer and mate to many in the motor racing associations.
Lived a full life of adventure and love with family and friends.

The chequered flag is waving. Farewell.

Privately cremated as per Keith’s wishes.

 

Keith was very much respected as a member of the scrutineering team in NSW, despite his short-ish stature and the whiteness of his hair. Respected not only by his fellows in the scrutineering bay, but also by competitors and higher officials alike. The grief he suffered when his daughter, Bev Warrener, killed herself at Bathurst did not dissuade him from presenting a cheerful and helpful outlook as he undertook the serious business of thoroughly checking cars for safety items and for eligibility - both of which could see competitors ready to argue at the drop of a hat.

 

Another example of the high esteem in which he was held:

 

Originally posted by Catalina Park

Keith Neville was the best. A true gentleman. I gave him a good laugh at the second last Amaroo meeting when I opened the bonnet of my HQ and it was wearing triple Strombergs!

 

Personally I was disappointed to learn today of his death as I had resolved to go visit him in the nursing home. I had learned he was still alive and in the home when I was in Sydney a few weeks ago, which was in fact about the time he died. My relationship with Keith was strengthened by the fact that I worked for some years with his sister and therefore knew another side to him.



#1662 D28

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Posted 09 February 2024 - 19:40

Canadian, racer, journalist, TV host and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame member Jacques Duval has passed, age 89.

 

https://autosphere.c...ry-passed-away/



#1663 Bleu

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Posted 19 February 2024 - 19:14

Not a motorsport person as such but since his son was one of the best-known pay drivers I mention here the passing of Abilio Diniz:

 

https://www.reuters....-87-2024-02-19/



#1664 nexfast

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Posted 20 February 2024 - 18:53

Actually he also entered some races in Brasil in early seventies, so clearly justified the mention in this thread.



#1665 dmj

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Posted 21 February 2024 - 15:48

Ferrari mechanic Pietro Corradini:

 

https://scuderiafans...i-dies-aged-77/

 

And it seems no one mentioned Shihomi Hosoya:

 

https://www.dailyspo...-1938-2024.html



#1666 Bob Riebe

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Posted 23 February 2024 - 00:46

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RIP: Joel Rosen aka Mr. Motion of Motion Performance Passes Away at Age 83

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...Beginning in 1969, Motion Performance deviated from the engine tuning script as Joel began building his Phase III GTs which also included extensive body modifications in addition to the engine upgrades. The Phase III GTs came with Motion Performance’s guarantee of running 120 mph at 11.50 seconds or better at sanctioned drag strips. It’s said that 12 Phase III GTs were built and none were the same due to the heavy customization ordered by the individual owners. Other custom Corvettes to come from Motion Performance including the Motion Maco Sharks, Motion Manta Rays, and the Motion Can-Am Spyder....

 

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Joel returned to the automotive world in the mid-2000s with the creation of the 540 Camaro SuperCoupe which won the GM Design Award at the 2005 SEMA show. There was also a limited build of 1969 SS-427 engines and 12 Phase III Baldwin-Motion Camaros were also built.

Rosen had kept all of his paperwork from his days running Motion Performance and he offered a documenting service to help buyers or owners determine whether or not a high-performance Corvette, Camaro or other GM vehicle was built at Motion Performance. This service will continue under the guidance of Chevrolet performance enthusiast Kasey Alford who purchased Rosen’s archives. He can be contacted at officialmotionperformance@gmail.com.


Edited by Bob Riebe, 23 February 2024 - 00:47.


#1667 JacnGille

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Posted 23 February 2024 - 18:50

Sad news.



#1668 Tim Murray

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Posted 13 March 2024 - 14:39

The posts relating to Bill Forsyth have been moved to his own thread.

Bill Forsyth - motor racing photographer

#1669 Alan Lewis

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Posted 13 March 2024 - 23:26


Not strictly motorsport related, but the great Marcello Gandini died today, aged 85.

https://en.wikipedia...arcello_Gandini

#1670 Parkesi

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Posted 14 March 2024 - 07:18

Two month ago the great Marcello Gandini defined his work ethic - a must-read for everybody interested in product and automotive design.

Italian design legend Marcello Gandini has been recognised by the Polytechnic University of Turin with an honorary degree in mechanical engineering.

With permission from the family, Car Design News is reprinting the designer’s acceptance speech

https://www.cardesig...i/45157.article


 



#1671 10kDA

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Posted 14 March 2024 - 13:43

Two month ago the great Marcello Gandini defined his work ethic - a must-read for everybody interested in product and automotive design.

Italian design legend Marcello Gandini has been recognised by the Polytechnic University of Turin with an honorary degree in mechanical engineering.

With permission from the family, Car Design News is reprinting the designer’s acceptance speech

https://www.cardesig...i/45157.article


 

Great read, thanks for posting the link



#1672 Bob Riebe

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Posted Yesterday, 01:16

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FRED MACKERODT, A LIFE WELL-LIVED.     A bid farewell to a colleague, a mentor and a friend:

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Frederick T. “Fred” Mackerodt died peacefully at home in upstate New York on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, surrounded by loving friends. Born on September 17, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, he and his former wife of 35 years, Christy Woods Mackerodt, resided at the Stone House Farm in Chester, New York, and in New York City.

Fred was respected as a creative communicator, founder and president of Fred Mackerodt, Inc. (FMI), an automotive-focused public relations agency with offices in Montvale, NJ and New York City. The agency specialized in media relations/marketing communications and Press Car Fleet Management. Prior to starting FMI in the late-1970s, he was an accomplished writer, photographer and magazine editor. He launched his PR agency with the Honda account, later adding Pontiac and then switching exclusively to General Motors business. Oldsmobile, Cadillac and Saturn and GMC Truck completed his GM portfolio for coverage on the East Coast. FMI would eventually represent all GM brands.

In the 1950s Mackerodt opened his first business, Automotive Obsolete, selling hard-to-find parts to owners, mechanics and restorers of vintage Fords. AO was known nationally for its services to the Ford Model A community.Fred-mackerodt-1965-1-copy.jpegFred ’s entry into the automotive media field started in April 1965 when he responded to a Help Wanted advertisement in The New York Times for an editorial position at an automotive magazine publisher. He had just left a division of LOOK magazine and was a contributing writer for the U.S. version of the BBC’s satirical TV comedy program – That Was the Week That Was – airing on NBC in 1964-1965.

He was hired as Managing Editor of Hi-Performance CARS Magazine and a few months later appeared in life-size posters throughout New York City. He was the subject of a city-wide campaign: “I got my job through The New York Times.” And under Fred’s smiling face – “Automotive Editor”!

Over the years he wrote for a number of Men’s magazines, including PENTHOUSE, and prototyped publications with his friend Joe Oldham for the publisher of Hi-Performance CARS. They included Supercycle magazine and Supercar Road Test Annual. In 1973 he was named editor of Hi-Performance CARS.

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While at Hi-Performance CARS, Mackerodt’s alter ego emerged, Dilbert Horatio Farb, as Humor Editor and tongue-in-cheek road tester. President & Exalted Leader of the Pitkin Avenue Street Racing & Choral Society (PASRCS), Dilbert would road test a working garbage truck, his 32-foot Lobster boat and a fiberglass bed styled like a McLaren Can-Am racecar, replete with racing wheels and tires and authentic sponsor decals! He developed a cult following and his column, “You’re Asking?; I’m Telling!” garnered the most amount of the monthly reader mail!

Fred Mackerodt, Inc. became known in the industry as a training ground for young aspiring PR operatives. Many of his employees went on to work at Fortune 500 companies and hold executive communications positions at domestic and import carmakers. In January 2012, Fred retired and sold FMI to two of his key account executives, Pierre Kanter and Eric Dolis. At the time, the agency had, in addition to GM business, the BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce accounts.

Co-owner Eric Dolis summed up his experience when first joining FMI: “Working for Fred Mackerodt was like taking a masterclass in relationship building – and getting paid! I learned more in one year at FMI than I did in four years of college.”

Kanter and Dolis have since spearheaded the growth of FMI, which is now part of the NAVS network (North American Vehicle Services). They currently represent 15 carmakers.

Fred Mackerodt loved cars and, over the years, owned classic sports cars including an E-Type Jaguar, an Austin-Healey and a Ferrari 308 GT4; but he was truly passionate about flying. He was an instrument-rated fixed-wing (airplane) and rotary (helicopter) pilot and before retiring, he owned a twin-engine Beechcraft Duke.

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Like wife Christy, Fred was an animal lover since his teenage years. He realized his dream when they purchased the Stone House Farm, built stables and fenced in pastures for their Quarter, Morgan and Belgium Draft horses. They turned it into a true working farm, producing premium Stone House Farm brand maple syrup. Photo, above, was taken at Stone House Farm during Hi-Performance CARS Reunion with Fred, left, Lynne Kanter, former assistant editor, and Marty Schorr, editor who hired Fred in 1965.

Fred Mackerodt is survived by his former wife, Christy Woods Mackerodt, and nephew, Joe Pianelli. He was predeceased by his sister Marie Pianelli.

 

 

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#1673 E1pix

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Posted Yesterday, 03:43

Sorry to hear, Bob.

#1674 Alan Lewis

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Posted Yesterday, 08:00


Dakar Rally winner (and twice winner of the Ivory Coast World Championship rally) Kenjiro Shinozuka has passed:

https://en.wikipedia...njiro_Shinozuka

#1675 GMiranda

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Posted Yesterday, 20:24

Joaquim Santos, one of the best Portuguese rally drivers ever, passed away today after a sudden illness. Sadly known abroad for the crash at the 1986 Portuguese Rally, he had a long and versatile career with multiple championships: https://www.jornaldo...mpeao-de-ralis/



#1676 William Hunt

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Posted Yesterday, 23:29

posted a small tribute, well basically their major result of both Shinozuka and Santos on the Racing Comments forum. Both were superb rally drivers. Joaquim Santos often managed top 10 overall results in the Rallye of Portugal, against very strong oposition, in privately entered cars. He sadly will by many be remembered by his 1986 accident that fataly injured spectators and caused a driver strike (that Ballestre opposed) during that event. He drove a Group B Ford RS200 that time.

 

Shinozuka is a Mitsubishi legend and one of the most famous names in Japanese autosport history, winner of 2 WRC rally's and the Dakar.

 

The fantastic Rally website Dirtfish wrote a suitable obituary article on Kenjiro Shinozuka:

https://dirtfish.com...i-rally-legend/


Edited by William Hunt, Today, 00:10.