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Co-Driver Michael Park killed in accident in Rally GB (Condolences thread)

Started by Gilles4Ever , Sep 18 2005 10:03

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#1 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:03

Michael Park, co-driver for Markko Martin, has died after an accident on stage 15 of Wales Rally GB.
Initial reports said Martin's car hit a tree on the passenger side, where Park was sitting.

#2 d_view7

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:05

Terrible news

#3 Twin Window

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:22

A bit more on the situation here.

#4 MortenF1

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:24

Devastating! A big shock.

#5 babbel

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:26

and more info here: http://www.autosport...px?id=47057&s=8

#6 Twin Window

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:38

And more from the BBC who also mention that SS16 has been cancelled and SS17 is in doubt.

#7 fifi

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:40

terrible news...RIP

#8 V10 Fireworks

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:42

Bloody hell. :cry:

#9 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:46

A sad day, RIP

Condolences to his wife and children.

The rest of the rally has been cancelled, results as at the end of SS14.

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 10:54

Terrible news, RIP.

#11 Keffo

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 11:01

RIP

#12 alexcason

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 11:13

That's terrible.

#13 carbonfibre

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 11:35

Terrible news indeed i didnt expect this although you know how dangerous this sport is. RIP.

#14 Hellenic tifosi

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 11:39

It's not until something like this that you realize how dangerous rally driving is. Apart from Park, I fear really sorry for Martin, he must be enduring some terrible time. :cry:

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 11:51

Very sad news.

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 12:08

My thoughts are with the family of Michael Park.
Also with Markko Martin also, i am sure he is not feeling to good, also i hope he does not feel guilt on his part. It was an accident, and tagic as they are they do happen.

Rest in Peace Michael Park.

#17 ali_M

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 12:27

What terrible news. I've had Rallying as currently the most dangerous of the motor sports today.

My hear felt condolensces to the Park family and I feel it for Markko.

#18 Cypher

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 12:32

That's terrible. :cry:

I'm so sorry for all those around him.

#19 Slyder

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 12:38

Man, that's the worst news of the year.

Really, really sad.

Stay strong, Markko :cry:

#20 Bart

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 12:40

This is very sad :cry:

My heart goes out to his friends and family.

#21 AdrianM

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 12:41

Terrible news :cry:

#22 fuz

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 12:43

RIP.

#23 xflow7

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 12:54

Very, very sorry to see this news. My thoughts are with Michael's family as well as Markko and the rest of the team. I'm sure this will be a very difficult time.

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 13:18

RIP Michael Park.

Neil

#25 Gilles4Ever

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 13:53

Loeb was in a position to wrap up the title after Peugeot officially withdrew the Frenchman's main rival, Marcus Gronholm, from the event following today's accident that cost the life of Markko Martin's co-driver - Michael Park.

However, as a mark of repect, Loeb arrived two minutes late at the official finish in Cardiff at 15:00 CET, thereby dropping him from the lead to third overall and thus handing Subaru's Petter Solberg a shallow fourth consecutive victory in Wales.

"PARK DIED INSTANTLY"

The World Rally Championship is in mourning following the death of British co-driver Michael Park on Stage 15 of the Rally of Great Britain. Estonian driver Markko Martin lost control of his Peugeot 307 at high speed, hitting a tree on the passenger side.

"It is a drama for the team and for the rally world and, of course, for Michael's family," Peugeot boss Jean-Pierre Nicolas later said. "Martin went off the road and hit a tree on Michael's side, killing him instantly.

"It is hugely unfortunate, it is unfortunately part of the sport, there is always a risk, which is always high, but by passion you completely forget the risk," he added. "It is terrible, terrible for the guy who we loved in the team, terrible for his family.

"We will now consider the remainder of the season. The championship is nothing compared to this," he concluded.

http://www.eurosport...sto767042.shtml

#26 PhilKerr

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 13:55

Shocking stuff

RIP

#27 Rob G

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 13:58

How awful.

#28 Oho

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 14:17

For what its worth, my condolences.

#29 SkorbiF1

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 14:34

#30 F1Fanatic.co.uk

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 14:41

Very saddened by this news.

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#31 carbonfibre

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 14:45

Very sad news.

#32 HBoss

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 15:13

Damn, this is tragic.
Words seem futile as ever.

#33 kodandaram

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 15:48

I am lost for words - it is just not sinking in ... :cry:

I am just shell shocked ....RIP of course ...but ... I am just lost ...

#34 D82

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 16:03

What a disaster. My condolences to his family.

Rest in peace Michael...

#35 Spunout

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 16:11

Sad news

Also, this weekend co-driver was killed here in Finland, too.

#36 The Kanisteri

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 16:24

RIP

#37 mclarenroxxors

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 16:34

#38 VoidNT

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 16:35

Terrible news. I hope Markko Martin, the only high-level racing driver from post-Soviet states, will stay in rally. RIP Michael, be strong Markko.

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 16:55

#40 HONDA FANATIC

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 17:25

RIP to the departed soul. :cry:

#41 Arrows4Ever

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 17:53

Over the years, Park has helped many in their careers to become what they are, including Burns and McRae...

RIP "BEEF"!!! :cry:

My thoughts to his wife and two children... :cry:

( It had been over 10 years since a tragic accident in WRC had happened...I.E.: Australia '93, right? )

#42 wildmind

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 17:57

I saw the news on AA today and was totally shocked. Watching the ITV programme this afternoon was horrible as you knew what was to come and yet you wanted to see how the WRC/FIA handled it.

My thoughts go out to Beefs wife and children, to Markko, Peugot and the whole of the WRC camp.

RIP Beef - you will be greatly missed and the rally scene will never be quite the same place :cry:

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Posted 18 September 2005 - 18:15

A very very sad day for the whole WRC world.
R.I.P. Beef Park.
Big character like him will be greatly missed.
My thought are with his family, Markko and all the people in the WRC.