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Thread: R.I.P. Pentti Airikkala
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1st October 2009, 20:42 #71
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What terribly sad news. Pentti was one of the drivers I grew up watching in the period when I came to love the sport, and his RAC win, so well-deserved after so many years of trying, will always remain a favourite memory.
And so will this — a typically spirited, hard-trying performance in not the best car. Pentti's performance on the 1987 Manx International is, to me, one of those that proves you don't need a lot of power to be spectacular.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZT8FNGIv5c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3lbTdnjrZY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe-7jEf7Xy4
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1st October 2009, 21:22 #72
Due to a slight "incident" between me, Pentti and a bit of gravel, my left eye was slightly damaged many moons ago, so if anyone asks, that's what is causing it to look a bit like the odd tear tonight.
I never did get round to finishing my conversation about my VR4. Kept thinking "I must reply tomorrow" and now wont get the chance
Pentti... a rolemodel, childhood hero and a thoroughly nice chap. RIP
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1st October 2009, 21:26 #73
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R.I.P. Pentti met you on many occassions at many events,and you always had time for a few words.I think the first time was in 78/79 in the Vauxhall days.Then in Helsinki where you were using a Mercedes 190 in Maroon as your runaround .On the dash was a silver plate with the inscription "You can tell the men from the boys by the size of their toys"
I knew you had an illness from an ex Bray resident landlord,and the fact that you were no longer posting on this site.You will be sorely missed..
Kiitos !
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1st October 2009, 21:33 #74
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RIP Pentti - it was always interesting to read his insightful posts in here - been missing them for a while already.
...may the force be with you...
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1st October 2009, 21:37 #75
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In the Vauxhall Astra Days in the Isle of man
R.I.P. Pentti
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1st October 2009, 21:37 #76MJWGuest
R.I.P Pentti - Allways freindly and interesting to talk to. The man who brought electric kettles to Finland.
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1st October 2009, 21:39 #77
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Another true legend passes away and we are left more and more with the robots of today
I'm a daddy now!!! 2 goorgeous little girls Megan Jessica born 24th August 2009....
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1st October 2009, 21:58 #78
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Was gutted to hear the news this morning, grew up with a poster of him in the Manta above my bed. RIP to a real legend
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1st October 2009, 22:03 #79
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R.I.P. Pentti
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R.I.P. Pentti
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