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Sad news.
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:46 pm
by bikemad99
Just been told that an old friend was killed racing a sidecar in Belgium at the weekend. Roger Dixon was a top sidecar racer for many years back in the 70s & 80s and had started racing a classic outfit again this year.He was a great guy who enjoyed the social side as much as the racing.
Anyone know any more,please let me know.
RIP Dicko.
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:57 pm
by gus
Sorry to hear that reg
Take consulation in the fact that he died a happy man doing something he had a passion for.
all the best
gus
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:36 pm
by Gromit
Sad news Reg - and as Gus said, even though the Guv'nor called time on him early, at least he would've been in a place where he was very happy.
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:44 pm
by winger
Reminds me of a thread some time back when Huws wife was thinking about a bike,bikeing is a great thing,but sometimes there's a hell of a price to pay.
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:19 pm
by Harry
Reg,
Roger died in hospital following an accident during the final practice session at Jéhonville . Pasenger Paul Appleby remains in hospital, his condition unclear but I believe a broken collarbone.
Roger was racing his BMW ex-ODell outfit.
There's a special gallery here:
http://www.monkeyplanet.be/dixon/index.html
very sad.
Though I never knew him, he had a reputation that preceded him. Big name and big presence in the slidey community.
harry.
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:58 am
by bikemad99
Harry,
thanks very much for the information and especially the photos. Hope Appy recovers OK,although his loss will be great,as they had raced together for many years.
Reg.