BUNBURY SPEEDWAY 1997
1997 - SUNDAY TIMES REPORTED
9th March 1997
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1997 - WEST AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPER REPORTED
10th March 1997
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1997 WEST AUSTRALIAN REPORTED
Farther vows to race on in dead sons car
10th March 1997
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John Lang recalls; I can go back to the origins of the tragedy. It was a 360 night at Claremont. The 95 car had been fitted with an open engine for the first time and the car was brought up from Bunbury to give it a run. It was given several runs during the night. A request was made to allow Darryl to start off the rear of the 360 feature. I must state that i was a "Pit Marshal" for Sprintcars at the time. The request was refused by the Chief Steward and it was my job to go and inform Darryl and the crew of the refusal. I approached with some trepidation however i was received with nothing but polite behaviour from all there and told that i was only the messenger. I knew they were disappointed not to get a run off the rear. From memory they just packed up and left for home. I awoke the next day to the tragic news, but what really remains with me was the gracious and respectful manner the decision (not mine) was received. Great Guys these Krikke's.
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