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Post by TRD on Mar 4, 2020 17:32:06 GMT 12
RIP
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Post by jimmyj on Mar 4, 2020 18:19:29 GMT 12
how did this happen ?
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Post by TRD on Mar 4, 2020 18:26:41 GMT 12
This isn't the place to discuss that Jimmy, let's just pay our respects
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Post by BarryB on Mar 4, 2020 18:48:24 GMT 12
One of the hardest working people in Speedway, known and respected by so many.
RIP Bryce.
Barry B
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Post by standman on Mar 4, 2020 19:52:27 GMT 12
One of the hardest working people in Speedway, known and respected by so many. RIP Bryce. Barry B no! that's not right rip bryce part of the legend |
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Post by hienekenno1 on Mar 4, 2020 20:39:45 GMT 12
Unbelievable,im in shock,never went on his tours but saw him a few times in America when I was traveling there and he was a great midget and tq driver in his day at the springs and around nz RIP Bryce.
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Post by brickie on Mar 4, 2020 20:45:58 GMT 12
Cannot believe it. Saw and chatted to him all across the intl series...
Man, terrible news.
I don't know when this happened, but could someone post the funeral details once known. Cheers.
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Post by jimmyj on Mar 5, 2020 8:29:21 GMT 12
truely a well respected racer for so long rip
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Post by hmac on Mar 5, 2020 8:29:30 GMT 12
Very sad news. One of speedways good guys, a top Midget/TQ driver in his time, both here and overseas. Condolences to friends, family and loved ones.
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Post by tonyr on Mar 5, 2020 11:26:04 GMT 12
I am shocked. He will be remembered fondly.
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Post by percy on Mar 5, 2020 11:37:55 GMT 12
When news hit yesterday I struggled to process what had happened. A day on I'm still struggling.
Bryce was a talented driver spending many years in the TQ class before graduating into Midgets. His USA TQ campaign has become the stuff of legend, upsetting the established favourites and running wheel to wheel with Tony Stewart.
A Midget career sadly cut short was punctuated by his victory in the 2003/04 World Midget 50 Lapper. Bryce excelled in the longer races.
My direct involvement with Bryce was through his legendary tours. I went on 6 of them in total going to over 20 tracks and taking in pretty much all the major US racing events. I'm forever indebted to Bryce for my development in speedway and have met so many wonderful people who would otherwise just be another face at the races.
Bryce was a former clerk of the course at Western Springs and became heavily involved with the development of Max Guilford. He was also heavily involved in the last couple of years bringing down international talent.
His passing leaves a substantial hole in our speedway fraternity. Racing wont be the same without him.
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Post by brickie on Mar 5, 2020 12:42:26 GMT 12
Well said Percy. A very sad day indeed.
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Post by jneil on Mar 5, 2020 12:54:30 GMT 12
Percy, you have truly spoken on our behalf.
So sad.
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Post by accobra on Mar 5, 2020 13:17:51 GMT 12
Percy, you have truly spoken on our behalf. So sad. Agree. Very well put. |
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Post by Go Slideways on Mar 5, 2020 19:11:47 GMT 12
13th December 2017 at Palmerston North - Bryce with Kyle Hirst, Tony Stewart, and Shane Stewart.  |
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Post by 1986driver on Mar 5, 2020 20:38:49 GMT 12
Very sad day. He was one of the best.
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Post by midway on Mar 6, 2020 20:54:24 GMT 12
A celebration of Bryce,s life will be held at the East lounge Mount Smart stadium .( Please use Orourke road entrance for parking ,on Wednesday the 11th of March at 1.30 pm ,followed by a private cremation ..
In lieu of flowers ,donations ,to the Mental Health Foundation ,P O ,box 10051 Diminion Road ,Auckland Nz ,1446 would be appreciated ...
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Post by BarryB on Mar 6, 2020 23:28:18 GMT 12
A celebration of Bryce,s life will be held at the East lounge Mount Smart stadium .( Please use Orourke road entrance for parking ,on Wednesday the 11th of March at 1.30 pm ,followed by a private cremation .. In lieu of flowers ,donations ,to the Mental Health Foundation ,P O ,box 10051 Diminion Road ,Auckland Nz ,1446 would be appreciated ... Thanks Midway Barry B |
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Post by pgbaker on Mar 8, 2020 15:39:12 GMT 12
They interviewed Max Guilford who was running the 91 instead of the 79 as a tribute to Bryce...he said he finished 9th in his first heat, and 1st in his second... but I'm not sure he had realised that those 2 numbers together were 91. Quite appropriate.
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Post by midway on Mar 8, 2020 21:00:46 GMT 12
I would like to thank the Springs for there Tribute in respect of Bryce Townsend on Saturday night.
Well done it showed the true solidarity of the great speedway family we have and are so proud of ..
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