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15th December 2006, 17:10 #1Senior Member
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Clay Regazzoni Killed In Road Accident
Regazzoni killed in a road crash
Former Grand Prix driver Clay Regazzoni was killed in a car crash in Italy today. He was 67 years old.
The Swiss driver is reported to have collided head on with a truck on the A1 Motorway near Parma, while driving a Chrysler Voyager.
Regazzoni won five races during a career that spanned from the 1970 Dutch Grand Prix to the 1980 United States West Grand Prix in Long Beach, where he suffered spinal injuries in a big accident.
That crash brought an end to his F1 career, but he was still determined to carry on with motor sports.
He competed in the Paris-Dakar Rally in the 1980s and used a hand-controlled sportscar in some events. He also commentated on F1 for Italian TV.
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15th December 2006, 17:21 #22007 Overall Pickems Champion
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R.I.P. Gianclaudio
Very sad news. I remember when I left him a birthday message on his homepage six years ago.
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What a way to go... RIP
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15th December 2006, 17:53 #4Junior Member
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RIP
I use to watch him race in Europe in the 70es. He was very Entertaining indeed.
He will be Sadly missed by the Racing World.
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That's very sad news. RIP.
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15th December 2006, 18:00 #6Senior Member
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Just found out...and still very shocked!
RIP Clay
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
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Sad news, indeed. I was at the 1980 Long Beach Grand Prix. I still remember seeing the helecopter taking off, after his accident, like it was yesterday.
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What terrible news
RIP Regga
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That's very sad
RIP"When the situation arises you stay where you are or go for it. I prefer the latter" - JPM
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Ribbity-rip, indeed!
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Well but aren't the future Rally1 basically that? Rally2 with safety cell, a bit more powerful and a bit larger aero. So FIA can make a variant with less aero, less tuned engines, limited suspension...
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