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05-18-03, 08:14 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
Posts: 3,079
| Carroll Smith......
I am sorry to report that Carroll Smith,
the race car guru lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday.
His enthusiasm and expertise will be sadly missed | 
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05-18-03, 09:38 PM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 12
Rep Power: 7  | Re: Carroll Smith......
Hear hear. | |
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05-18-03, 09:50 PM
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| | A Tenth
Join Date: Nov 2001 GT40: Potomac, MD, USA
Posts: 157
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Carroll Smith......
It was one of my greatest plessures to have spent time with Carroll and Ginger over the last few years. They graced my home at a party last Christmas and to have spent a few days at Le Mans with them last year was a dream come true.
Carroll had a dry sense of humour and a true understanding of the importance or not of the driver. His uncluttered or even turse comments were great and I for one will miss him greatly.
Bathurst 24 hours is for you mate.
Love always,
Robert
and all the staff. | |
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05-18-03, 09:50 PM
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| | MK -IV J6 10 tenths
Join Date: Mar 2002 GT40: NYC,USA
Posts: 1,590
Rep Power: 24 | Re: Carroll Smith......
Very Sorry.... | |
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05-18-03, 09:51 PM
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| | A Tenth
Join Date: Nov 2001 GT40: Potomac, MD, USA
Posts: 157
Rep Power: 9 | Re: Carroll Smith......
Sorry,
The above is from Roaring Forties | |
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05-18-03, 10:02 PM
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| | Mark Worthington 10 tenths
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,790
Rep Power: 24 | Re: Carroll Smith......
We have lost a legend. I am so sorry. | |
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05-18-03, 11:45 PM
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| | 3 Tenths 
Join Date: Sep 2001 GT40: australia
Posts: 333
Rep Power: 11 | Re: Carroll Smith......
A very great loss | |
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05-19-03, 05:29 AM
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| | James 6 Tenths 
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K
Posts: 681
Rep Power: 13 | Re: Carroll Smith......
What a great man. It was nice to see his face at the Motorsport show at the NEC earlier in the year.
But what a life he had!
Regards,
J.P | |
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05-19-03, 07:36 AM
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| | Brian Magee Bronze Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Newbury England GT40: GTD
Posts: 442
Rep Power: 12 | Re: Carroll Smith......
I have his three books that I regurlarly refer to. A great and very aproachable man. He will be missed.
Brian
Editor, Fortyfication. | |
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05-19-03, 09:12 AM
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| | CCX33911 10 tenths
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Virginia
Posts: 1,222
Rep Power: 19 | Re: Carroll Smith......
Another great is gone. What a sad day. I guess we should all be happy for the life he had, and for the influence he had on our lives. | |
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05-19-03, 10:29 AM
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| | Chris Liokos 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Australia GT40: RF40
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Rep Power: 15 | Re: Carroll Smith......
It saddens me greatly to hear the news. Carroll Smith has been a true hero of mine right from when I first read his "Tune To Win" book many years ago. I had the rare honor and privilege to meet him six months ago, thanks to Robert Logan, and can say without reservation that he was one of the true gentleman. The enthusiasm and inspiration that he bestowed upon those like myself will allow him to live on in our hearts for a many years to come. | |
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05-19-03, 11:06 AM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2002 GT40: Norwell, Ma.
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Rep Power: 7 | Re: Carroll Smith......
Sad to hear this. I had the pleasure to meet him in 1973 when I was working as a fabricator & pit crew on a F5000 car. I wish I could have recorded all the stories he told at some of the driver & crew parties that the tracks gave around the country. I looked up to him as the "top mechanic". | |
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05-19-03, 11:16 AM
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| | 3 Tenths
Join Date: Jan 2002 GT40: Canby, Oregon USA
Posts: 304
Rep Power: 10 | Re: Carroll Smith......
This is indeed a sad thing. However, there is good from this in the fact that he has left a legacy that has and will contribute to the racing fans and friends forever!
Sincerely,
John | |
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05-19-03, 04:20 PM
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| | A Tenth
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05-19-03, 10:18 PM
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| | Bob Lacey Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2002 GT40: San diego
Posts: 47
Rep Power: 7 | Re: Carroll Smith......
We are so very sorry.
Our sincere condolences to Carrolls' Family.
What a contribution this man has made to the racing success the GT40s.
He will be sadly missed and remembered for a long long time.
CAV | |
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05-22-03, 08:06 AM
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| | Roaring Forties Defunct Manufactuer - Old RF Company
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Australia GT40: NONE
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Rep Power: 0  | Re: Carroll Smith......
I am very pleased to tell all on the forum that Carroll passed away with little discomfort. Ginger (his partner) said that he just closed his eyes and passed away.
A GREAT life well lived.
Best wishes,
Robert | |
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