Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

The 'Racing Memory' website - sad news

Started by philippe7 , Apr 29 2011 20:05

Please log in to reply

15 replies to this topic

#1 philippe7

Member

2,847 posts
Joined: August 03

Posted 29 April 2011 - 20:05

We have on many occasions mentioned, or linked to, the excellent and comprehensive "Racing Memory" website, which has become over the years an absolute goldmine about the history of motorcycle racing . The results sections are without equivalent and, although the website is in French, the data is fairly understandable by anybody.

I have just learnt from Francis Boutet , webmaster of the Bike70 website, that Vincent Glon, the Racing Memory founder and webmaster, has sadly been killed in a traffic accident on April 24th . He was riding in his hometown on his motorcycle when he was hit by an errant car . :cry:

My thoughts are with his family at the moment, and I do hope that the labour of love that is this website will be able to survive somehow, and that all the data he has collected will not be lost for ever.

http://racingmemo.fr...TO_SOMMAIRE.htm

Back to top

#2 fil2.8

Member

19,496 posts
Joined: October 07

Posted 29 April 2011 - 20:13

Sad to hear that , Philippe , condolences to his family and friends :cry:

Back to top

#3 picblanc

Member

12,531 posts
Joined: October 06

Posted 29 April 2011 - 21:06

Very sad, RIP Vincent.

Back to top

#4 jonnoj

Member

1,114 posts
Joined: August 10

Posted 29 April 2011 - 23:23

It's sad to hear of anyone being killed on the road. RIP Vincent.
Someone should download the complete site asap in case it does disappear. I would, but I'm not at home atm.

This will do the job

http://www.httrack.com/

Back to top

#5 exclubracer

Member

1,720 posts
Joined: October 07

Posted 30 April 2011 - 00:54

Very sad news, sincere condolences to all concerned.

Back to top

#6 peterd

Member

196 posts
Joined: August 08

Posted 30 April 2011 - 06:49

Sad news. Thoughts with Vincent's family and friends

Back to top

#7 philippe7

Member

2,847 posts
Joined: August 03

Posted 30 April 2011 - 07:34

Someone should download the complete site asap in case it does disappear.

It's been done, thankfully. Francis, the Bike70 webmaster, has been in contact with Vincent's son who knew absolutely nil about the technicalities of his father's site, access codes etc...so with his agreement , Francis has downloaded the Racing Memory site onto his own ( Bike 70 ) to safegard it and will ensure that it survives as it is now

Edited by philippe7, 30 April 2011 - 08:53.

Back to top

#8 philippe7

Member

2,847 posts
Joined: August 03

Posted 30 April 2011 - 07:44

It's sad to hear of anyone being killed on the road.

Yes, specially by a car that fails to stop at a "stop" sign :mad:

All bike accidents are not due to blatant mistakes by car drivers of course, but when it happens it just makes me mad . Of course we know and accept that we're more vulnerable on our bikes than inside a car bodywork , but still... Last week a bike rider was killed here in New Caledonia by a Gendarmes van (!!!!) who drifted into the incoming lane when taking a curve too fast and smashed head-on into him ....

Back to top

#9 picblanc

Member

12,531 posts
Joined: October 06

Posted 30 April 2011 - 09:10

It's been done, thankfully. Francis, the Bike70 webmaster, has been in contact with Vincent's son who knew absolutely nil about the technicalities of his father's site, access codes etc...so with his agreement , Francis has downloaded the Racing Memory site onto his own ( Bike 70 ) to safegard it and will ensure that it survives as it is now

At least that is good news Philippe.

Back to top

#10 subh

Member

1,191 posts
Joined: July 04

Posted 03 May 2011 - 08:28

That is very sad news. I was in touch with Vincent a few times to help with some minor details for pages on the site. He obviously put a lot of work into it - I’m glad it will continue to exist, it is a very fine legacy.

Back to top

#11 Vitesse2

Administrator

41,859 posts
Joined: April 01

Posted 03 May 2011 - 10:30

Just spotted this. Although bikes aren't my main interest I've found it an invaluable resource when researching pre-war riders who doubled in cars. Good to know it will continue.

My condolences to Vincent's family.