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Post by mauler84b on Feb 13, 2009 7:33:28 GMT 12
Andrea,Olivia,Rob,Sam and Donna our thoughts are with you.
Will miss the late nites session [ de breifs ] of the nites racin. pete always had a way of making you laugh wen the racin wasn't the best.
From Mike Mac, The F.O.T, the Mclachlan clan and the Roadies.
stockcar 84b
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2009 7:44:20 GMT 12
I don't normally add to these threads but I felt I should share a couple of things. Sorry if this is a bit long first of all A guy at work who goes to speedway about twice a year said to me when he heard the NZ Stockcar champs ad on the radio "is that bloke in the orange car gunna be there?" I said "mate not only will he be there but over 150 other cars will be as well" His reply to that, "I don't care if there were only 5 cars going to be there, as long as that orange one will be there, so will I, the kids think he's cool" Now to the Barry family, Thank you so much for sharing your Husband/father with us. I know we, thru our love of watching great racing, made demands on his time, time that could have been spent with you. I hope you guys got as many kicks out of watching Peter entertain us, as we did .... cause boy did we ever get our kicks out of watching him. One last final story that is a testament to the man. There are some drivers who I talk to, in person, on the phone or thru e mail. We invite them to race here in Welly and the first thing they say is "Awww its 3 hours (or however long) each way, I dunno its a hassle to go all that way." After the NZ's I was talking to Peter and told him we love having him down here. He said "yeah It's fun coming here, and so easy to get to, its only 3 and half hours so we will be back a few more times this season." The man would drive to the moon and back to do some racing, and then when he got there he would turn it on for your crowd. So it with great sorrow we, as speedway community farewell one of those who make it worth doing what we do. Love to the family left behind  Al |
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Post by chucky67p on Feb 13, 2009 7:49:11 GMT 12
To the Barry Family, our sincere condolences at this time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Alec Wilson
And all the crew and family's of 67p
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Post by GFM Racing on Feb 13, 2009 7:50:37 GMT 12
Our deepest condolences to Peter's family, be very proud of your Husband, Father and family member as he made such an impact in the speedway circles in such a short time.
Thinking of you all at this time
Gaskin Ford & Mazda Racing
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Post by Paul 52w on Feb 13, 2009 7:53:58 GMT 12
Our thoughts go out to the Barry family and his close friends during this time. A huge loss to speedway on and off the track.
Hard Man on the track, great bloke off it, qualities legends are made of!
R.I.P Pete
Paul and the 52w stockcar team
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Post by mike004 on Feb 13, 2009 8:28:53 GMT 12
To the Barry family, so sorry to hear, remain strong and remember all the good times.
Kia kaha
Thomson family,
Rotorua
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Post by speedaway on Feb 13, 2009 8:40:29 GMT 12
Devastating news for the family, Meeanee speedway, supporters and fans of Peter. Our thoughts and prayers go to all that are affected by this terrible tragedy, especially the family. We enjoyed watching Peter race,a very talented guy Bryan, Dianne, William,Raewyn, Amie Boyle |
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Post by till on Feb 13, 2009 8:42:59 GMT 12
Ours thoughts with you at this sad time RIP Pete Barry
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Post by Row on Feb 13, 2009 8:43:27 GMT 12
Deepest sympathy to the Barry family at this very sad time.
Obviously a huge loss to the speedway community.
Regards - Owen
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Post by krizo on Feb 13, 2009 9:18:08 GMT 12
met the man for the first time at this years NZ champs in welly.
we were in the same group,pulled in beside him and he strolls over and says.......anything you guys need,just have a look and use it. not many people would do that for an aucklander.
shows you the calibre of the man.......wicked!!
to all petes family and friends.......sincere condolances on your loss.
stockcar 67a and crew
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Post by lissa17 on Feb 13, 2009 9:21:01 GMT 12
Just want to add to the huge messages, I rec'd the news this morning and must admit it hits you hard when it's someone from your track. What a great competitor and friend to so many throughout Meeanee and NZ. Always friendly and a pleasure to deal with when signing in at the stewards office. Peter - you were taken to the big race track in the sky too soon, you still had plenty of racing to do here!! Show them up there how its done eh, R.I.P. Peter I am sure I speak for the other SNZ Staff at Meeanee when I say : Our thoughts are with you Andrea, Olivia, Robert and Sam at this time. Melissa Asst Stwd SNZ/Meeanee. |
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Post by hbsupporter on Feb 13, 2009 9:22:45 GMT 12
To Andrea, Olivia, Robert & Sam, my condolences to you all , Peter - You will be missed so much especially @ Meeanee and in the Team, you were such a delight to have representing Hawkes Bay in the Team and we all know you enjoyed every moment of the racing will miss seeing you @ the track & on the trips away with the Team
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Post by ministock85h on Feb 13, 2009 9:26:31 GMT 12
R.I.P. Pete.
A great entertainer on and off the track.
One of the best characters in speedway history.
Many people will miss you dearly.
R.I.P. 71b/26k Kihikihi Kings
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Post by Stevo on Feb 13, 2009 9:36:20 GMT 12
I didn't know Peter personally but was very saddened to hear of his passing.
Deepest sympathy to the Barry family.
R.I.P. from the McKnight family.
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Post by acevantura on Feb 13, 2009 9:50:30 GMT 12
To the Barry family,
This is a tragedy indeed and my deepest condolences go out to all of you.
Peter will be missed on and off the track and will always be classed as one of the speedway greats due to his effort and passion he has shown to the speedway community.
RIP
Mike Gray 11w
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Post by bryce25b on Feb 13, 2009 10:01:13 GMT 12
haha i just rembered when pete told me he was going to turn me into penutbutter with a huge grin on his chin and a chuckle........as eveyone calls me butterbean....thats the kinda guy he is....he can tell you hes going to smoke you and make a joke about it at the same time...i was just getting to no pete really well.he was an awsome guy and will be truley missed in the h.b stockcar class and the meaulers never thought this would happen to someone from my own track and its very hard to get a grip on...i still cant believe it be strong sam and rob....hope you follow in your old mans foot steps boys GO HARD |
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Post by blair on Feb 13, 2009 10:30:28 GMT 12
Really sad news I only met pete once on my first night trying to drive a stock car. I parked beside him, what an awesome friendly guy. After my first race was one of the first guys to offer assistance as clearly I had alot to learn and loaned me gear for the night.
All the best to the family I am so sorry for your loss.
Blair (72b)
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Post by impact14p on Feb 13, 2009 10:32:58 GMT 12
To the barry family and close friends, our sincere condolences are with you, be strong and we hope you get through this hard time
14P Stockcar & crew
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Post by The Observer on Feb 13, 2009 10:38:22 GMT 12
Stay strong Barry Family - we are all here for you in the speedway community. If theres anything we can do to support you let us know. A terrible shame. A genuine bloke, and a phenominal entertainer. ONly someone special could have made such an impact on the sport in such a short time. OUr thoughts are with you through this sad time. Hadleigh Smith 687gm stockcar
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Post by 4zfed on Feb 13, 2009 10:38:24 GMT 12
Thorts are with you all @ this very tragic time..Peter was taken way to early but will show them all how its done @ the big race track above. An absolute legend that feared nobody on track..passed doin what he loved and was very good at!
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