R.I.P. Pentti Airikkala

Never met him, but loved meeting him here. So sad to lose another hero.

R.I.P. Pentti.

I remember when i joined this forum, i was reading his posts and they struck me instantly. I started looking for his videos from youtube right away, and he was the one whose posts i tried to look for. His way of writing was so honest and straight forward. Humour was always there too, bit hard to get i guess, but typical for finns.

Kevyet mullat, Pentti.

Rest in Peace. A great legend who always gave us forum members interesting insights in the sport. He will be missed.

RIP Pentti.

A fantastic and entertaining driver, who can for get scaring Harry Carpenter in the snow, driving the Chevette? A well deserved RAC win in 1989 was the least his talents deserved.
His technical and other insights into current World Rallying were always welcomed and well made.

I've only just seen this and it's a bit of a shock, I love seeing old interviews with him because he had an interesting sense of humour.

RIP, another rallying hero has left us.

RIP Pentti. Have sweet driving in heaven.

Such sad news of Pentti, a charismatic fun loving driver who always gave it all! One of my all time memories is that of Pentti in the BT Manta Broadside at the end of Cymasagwen, discs glowing in the dark!! Oh and does anyone remember when he took Harry Carpenter for a ride in the Chevette HSR for the programme `Sportsnight`.I think Harry , so used to squaring up to Muhamid Ali met his match that day-he was terrified!!! Another one of Rallyings great characters lost to the forests up above! Deepest sympathy to all his family and many many freinds.......... It was always a `Goose Bump` feeling watching you Pentti! R.I.P.

Very sad news.
Will miss his very wise comments here on the forum.
It was great to have a real WRC legend to share his thoughts and ideas with us all.
Our thoughts are with you Niko and the rest of Pentti's family. Kia Kaha!
Thank you Pentti, you will always be remembered here and in the rallying world.

RIP. A very sad loss. He was very much the "British" Finn with a wicked sense of humour and obviously his driving skills were legendary. Condolences to family and his many friends.

:( Terrible news.

My sincere condolences to Pentti's relatives and loved-ones.

Lepää rauhassa, Pentti.