Sadly Australian Andy Coldecott has become the 23rd victim of the Paris Dakar Rally's 28 year history. He is reported to have been killed instantly when fighting to improve his 6th position overall on his bike. This just shows how a brutal and unfogiving the rally is and how much respect these adventurous dare-devils deserve.
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Rip Caldecott
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, Jan 09 2006 04:16 PM
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 04:16 PM
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 04:23 PM
R.I.P
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 04:23 PM
That's very sad news 
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 05:08 PM
Tragic news indeed.
Dakar is probably the last frontier in racing. God bless them all for their guts, may the rest of them get there in one piece.
Dakar is probably the last frontier in racing. God bless them all for their guts, may the rest of them get there in one piece.
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 07:23 PM
Sad to hear this, RIP.
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 08:39 PM
Itīs a very sad day to sports in general and motorsports particulary, my regrets to Caldecottīs family and may Him rest in peace.
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Posted 10 January 2006 - 08:01 AM
I heard the news last night, very sad. Rest In Peace Andy Caldecott.
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Posted 10 January 2006 - 11:37 AM
A real shame, RIP.
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