Accident at Le Mans: the second amateur driver died - RIP
10-10-2014, 02:05 AM
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Accident at Le Mans: the second amateur driver died - RIP
This was first brought to everyone's attention on RL by 928cs and to my attention by R.Deacon.
Having spoken with Macca , it's with much sadness that I have learnt of igirl's passing this evening. My thoughts go out to Davy's family and loved ones . May he rest in peace.
Accident at Le Mans: the second amateur pilot died
A tragic accident occurred Saturday, Sept. 27 on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans in a session open to amateur drivers driving with their car, under the Tinseau Test Days.
Porsche slammed into a BMW that had stopped at the top of the pit straight on the right side. The driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The second pilot was seriously injured, was désincarcéré by firefighters and hospitalized at Le Mans before being transferred to the Paris hospital La Salpetriere.
He died of his injuries Thursday.
In a statement Lénart Frederick, general manager of the ACO, indicated Thursday night: "This is a terrible tragedy that the death of Mr. Ea just days after that of Mr. Bard. At the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, we are all saddened by the deaths of the fans came indulge flight within the confines of our system. The Presidency, the management and all employees are deeply affected and join in the pain of family and friends. "
http://moteurs.blogs.sudinfo.be/arch...-e-126353.html
Another story:
Accident at Le Mans. Death of the second amateur pilot
There are ten days, an amateur pilot killed in an accident on the Bugatti circuit. This Thursday, the second pilot, who had been seriously wounded, succumbed to his injuries.
The accident occurred Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans , made a second victim: Driver, 34, seriously injured that day, after colliding with a BMW his Porsche down at the end of the straight line stands, has died.
Another driver, a Parisian of 42, died in the collision.
The drama took place within a day of private travel. Organized by the flight school Tinseau, she gathered 40 amateur drivers from driving their own racing car or renting cars on site at the school.
An investigation is underway to determine if the safety rules have been followed.
http://www.ouest-france.fr/accident-...mateur-2888682
Translations by Google.
Having spoken with Macca , it's with much sadness that I have learnt of igirl's passing this evening. My thoughts go out to Davy's family and loved ones . May he rest in peace.
Accident at Le Mans: the second amateur pilot died
A tragic accident occurred Saturday, Sept. 27 on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans in a session open to amateur drivers driving with their car, under the Tinseau Test Days.
Porsche slammed into a BMW that had stopped at the top of the pit straight on the right side. The driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The second pilot was seriously injured, was désincarcéré by firefighters and hospitalized at Le Mans before being transferred to the Paris hospital La Salpetriere.
He died of his injuries Thursday.
In a statement Lénart Frederick, general manager of the ACO, indicated Thursday night: "This is a terrible tragedy that the death of Mr. Ea just days after that of Mr. Bard. At the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, we are all saddened by the deaths of the fans came indulge flight within the confines of our system. The Presidency, the management and all employees are deeply affected and join in the pain of family and friends. "
http://moteurs.blogs.sudinfo.be/arch...-e-126353.html
Another story:
Accident at Le Mans. Death of the second amateur pilot
There are ten days, an amateur pilot killed in an accident on the Bugatti circuit. This Thursday, the second pilot, who had been seriously wounded, succumbed to his injuries.
The accident occurred Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans , made a second victim: Driver, 34, seriously injured that day, after colliding with a BMW his Porsche down at the end of the straight line stands, has died.
Another driver, a Parisian of 42, died in the collision.
The drama took place within a day of private travel. Organized by the flight school Tinseau, she gathered 40 amateur drivers from driving their own racing car or renting cars on site at the school.
An investigation is underway to determine if the safety rules have been followed.
http://www.ouest-france.fr/accident-...mateur-2888682
Translations by Google.
10-10-2014, 02:31 AM
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Condolescences do those involved. Don't wish that to nobody. As someone posted- be careful out there- it only take a seconds to happen but an eternity for your loved ones. Mike
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10-10-2014, 02:52 AM
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I spoke with Davy Ea (aka iGirl) a few times both via the forums and by email over the last 12 months. Davy was part of our GT3 Worldwide Action Group. Davy lived in Paris.
The 991 GT3 has brought together many of us, and many of you I now consider dear friends even though we have never met.
It's funny how our passion binds us so...
iGirl was another one of us. Unfortunately the gods of fate are not always kind. Davy was blessed with the good fortune to be able to own and enjoy some wonderful cars and died indulging his passion in a freak track day accident ..... RIP Davy.
Here is a picture of Davy in one of his cars and also a great shot he commissioned of his newly delivered 458 Speciale next to his 991 GT3 (which he really enjoyed driving on the track).
The 991 GT3 has brought together many of us, and many of you I now consider dear friends even though we have never met.
It's funny how our passion binds us so...
iGirl was another one of us. Unfortunately the gods of fate are not always kind. Davy was blessed with the good fortune to be able to own and enjoy some wonderful cars and died indulging his passion in a freak track day accident ..... RIP Davy.
Here is a picture of Davy in one of his cars and also a great shot he commissioned of his newly delivered 458 Speciale next to his 991 GT3 (which he really enjoyed driving on the track).
Last edited by Macca; 10-10-2014 at 07:44 AM.
10-10-2014, 03:01 AM
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Hoped he'd recover soon. It isn't to be. Tragic...
10-10-2014, 03:23 AM
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I spoke with Davy Ea (aka iGirl) a few times both via the forums and by email over the last 12 months. Davy was part of our GT3 Worldwide Action Group. Davy lived in Paris.
The 991 GT3 has brought together many of us, and many of you I now consider dear friends even though we have not ever met.
Its funny how our passion binds us so...
iGirl was another one of us. Unfortunately the gods of fate are not always kind. Davy was blessed with the good fortune to be able to own and enjoy some wonderful cars and died indulging his passion in a freak track day accident which was not of his own making. RIP Davy.
Here is a picture of Davy in one of his cars and also a great shot he commissioned of his newly delivered 458 Speciale next to his 991 GT3 (which he really enjoyed driving on the track).
The 991 GT3 has brought together many of us, and many of you I now consider dear friends even though we have not ever met.
Its funny how our passion binds us so...
iGirl was another one of us. Unfortunately the gods of fate are not always kind. Davy was blessed with the good fortune to be able to own and enjoy some wonderful cars and died indulging his passion in a freak track day accident which was not of his own making. RIP Davy.
Here is a picture of Davy in one of his cars and also a great shot he commissioned of his newly delivered 458 Speciale next to his 991 GT3 (which he really enjoyed driving on the track).