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29th January 2008, 17:05 #1
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Peter Ashcroft RIP
Sad news arrived from South Carolina (USA): Peter Ashcroft, Competitions Manager and later Motorsport Director of Ford of Europe, has passed away last Sunday. Another good man gone, may he rest in peace!
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29th January 2008, 17:46 #2
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Too bad
It wasn't long ago I wathced my Rally DVDs and particular interview of Ashcroft.
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29th January 2008, 18:40 #3
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RIP
He certainly has put some great effort into Ford Rallying in the 80's and early 90's. Just got me thinking of Tony Fall, who also died only a few months ago...
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30th January 2008, 08:55 #4
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Another from the 'Golden era' passes away!! RIP
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
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31st January 2008, 13:36 #5
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31st January 2008, 15:19 #6
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31st January 2008, 18:38 #7
I'm surprised that there is no mention on WRC.com about Peter Ashcroft.
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31st January 2008, 18:51 #8
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Originally Posted by badterminal
Is there a better sound than that of Porsche engined Flat-6 ???
And he is right in both. Start order was changed when he was dominating (cleary the rule was made to stop that). About the points system, there is not need words when the winner of the rally can...
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