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Old May 28, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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My condolences to Joe's family and loved ones!

RIP
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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+1
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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God I can't even look at these pics!! A friend sent me a link to one of the scca forums which had some pics on there. I can't get them out of my head. RIP. Joe Link to the original post : http://www.trackhq.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1179


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Last edited by Edge; May 28, 2008 at 03:54 PM. Reason: Graphic pictures of wrecked MINI removed by request of family
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Old May 28, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Everyone... we received a request from John Lindsey, the Chief Divisional Director of the National Auto Sport Association to post this link:

nasaforums.com: Willow Accident - Statement of Facts

Furthermore, we were asked that no graphic pictures of the wrecked MINI be posted. Therefore, existing ones on NAM have been removed - they have only served to upset the crash victim's family.

I am passing along the request of the family that posters maintain respect and decorum when discussing this tragedy.

Thanks.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Three threads on this topic have been merged.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Rest in peace Joe Drey. My condolences to your family & friends.

I never met this man, but we had something in common. The love of our MINI's & a love of the track. He was one of us & he will be missed.

Edge thanks you for doing the right thing here.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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My deepest condolences to his family and friends. There is never anything easy about someone dying, but it is inevitable. I try to find solace thinking that his time to leave came while he was doing something that gave him incredible joy...something that not everyone gets when their time comes.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Sad.

Very, very sad.

 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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My condolences to the family and friends of this gentleman. Never met him but it gives me the impression that he was very passionate about MINIs and driving.

Res in Peace, Joe.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Everyone who races in organized events knows that every time you go out, you might not come back. Nonetheless, the loss of Joe is a great one, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.And NAM is poorer for the loss of his contributions.
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Hey all.

I actually saw and met up with Joe about 2 weekends ago (May 18th to be exact.) I had bought some parts from him . . . . and being a true car/driving/mini enthusiast, we spoke for about an hour about a variety of things.

Sorry to hear the news, he was a really nice fellow.

Denis

Denis
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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I didn't know Joe but am saddened by this tragedy. My condolences to his family- RIP Joe.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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OMG....just awful.

Peace, Joe.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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I am saddened to hear about the loss of one of our own.

My condolences to the family and all his friends.

RIP & Godspeed Joe Drey.
 
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