Thread: RIP Xu Lang
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18th June 2008, 05:30 #1
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RIP Xu Lang
As part of the 2008 Transoriental Rally, a terrible accident occurred yesterday morning in Russia at 7:25 a.m. local time (5:25 a.m. FT - 3:25 a.m. GMT), on the route of the special stage.
The official Chinese driver of the Team Zhengzhou Nissan, Xu Lang, stopped to help another vehicle that had got stuck. The towing cable broke and struck Xu Lang full force in the face.
Assistance was rendered very quickly by the surgeon who had been aboard the immobilized vehicle, and later by the Transoriental's physicians. The medical helicopter arrived 10 minutes after the accident. Suffering from multiple neurological injuries, Xu Lang was transferred to the hospital in Orenburg (Russia) in serious condition.
Well-liked by all, this fine professional racer succumbed to his injuries this morning.
Zhengzhou Nissan and the Team Dessoude, all deeply affected by this tragedy, extend their sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Sad sad sad news, Xu Lang was a great guy and very funny, always with a cheeky grin. You will be missed Xu LangRIP Malcolm ;( Hope you have an audi quattro up there.
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18th June 2008, 11:04 #2
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Rest in peace, Xu
Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
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18th June 2008, 22:16 #3
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Rest in peace Xu Lang
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19th June 2008, 16:30 #4
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Terrible news and a freak accident. He was a really nice bloke. RIP
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20th June 2008, 10:37 #5
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What a terrible waste, and when he was performing such a generous act.
Condolences to all his family and friends, including my fellow Aussie, Dale Moscatt, who co-drove for Xu for many events.
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20th June 2008, 19:01 #6
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Shocked and saddened to hear this news.
I watched him compete in Rally of Thailand several years ago where he really drove the wheels of an aging Evo 6! I believe he was China's leading rally driver with a very promising future.
My condolonces to his family."Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." Steve McQueen
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20th June 2008, 19:35 #7
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I've learnt the sad news...incredible tragedy to die while you help another driver !!!
RIP
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