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#1 Andrew Kitson

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Posted 21 August 2006 - 10:36

Sadly Creighton Brown has succumbed to cancer. He died yesterday.
I met him a few times, firstly through Will Hoy who was a great friend and rival of Creighton's in clubmans and later at CART races where he managed a few drivers. Will and Creighton teamed up together in Thundersports with the F1 Hart-turbo powered Tiga in the mid 80s.

He was a charming man and a great racer. Best remembered for his involvement with Ron Dennis & McLaren and the ICI F2 team, he will be sorely missed. RIP Creighton.
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#2 Stoatspeed

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Posted 21 August 2006 - 17:13

Originally posted by Andrew Kitson
Sadly Creighton Brown has succumbed to cancer. He died yesterday.

Indeed sad news. In addition to his higher-profile racing activities with "The Ronald", he was also very much involved in hillclimbing through various Mallock associated people. I am trying to recall if he actually shared a car with Richard or Ray Mallock on the hills for a few seasons, but certainly the Camborough Pigs logo was in evidence! His brother Richard was, of course, more prominent in hillclimbing and held the Shelsley record for almost 9 years.
There is a nice piece about his association with Bucklers here:
www.bucklercars.com/L-Z/ujb393.htm

Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

#3 eldougo

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Posted 22 August 2006 - 09:51

:( Very sad news indeed i remember him with Ron.D and Niel. T at Project 4. Always seem a most composed person.

#4 911

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Posted 22 August 2006 - 10:09

That is very sad news. RIP, Creighton. :cry:

#5 Andrew Kitson

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Posted 22 August 2006 - 10:10

Twinny, could you possibly amend the title to include Creighton's name? I should have done this to assist for future searches, apologies.

#6 ReWind

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Posted 22 August 2006 - 18:47

Originally posted by Andrew Kitson
Twinny, could you possibly amend the title to include Creighton's name?

... or merge it with this thread.;)

#7 Twin Window

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Posted 29 August 2006 - 08:45

Originally posted by Andrew Kitson

Twinny, could you possibly amend the title to include Creighton's name?

Done - apologies for the delay, but 've been away for a fortnight.