IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 9, 2021 Very sad news, indeed,, with sincere condolences going to family & friends who knew him but I am not one who got the pleasure of his company but realise the enormous impact he had on the speedway community through fans, riders, mechanics & all involved in speedway through the Speedway Star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 252 Posted August 9, 2021 RIP Phil. You'll be in your element at the big track in the sky......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted August 9, 2021 Such sad news. Was concerned at his recent absence from this forum. A big loss to the speedway family, and of course to his own family. RIP Philip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted August 9, 2021 We have lost a giant influence on the sport. His legacy will be the magazine that he saved from ipc's scrapheap and made it survive as an independent title. The Star has been a far better magazine than the sport often deserved. Thank you for that Philip. My condolences to his family, both at home and at Pinegen. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted August 9, 2021 Absolutely devastated to hear this. First met Phil back in 2012 and he was an absolute Gent. Not only tremendously helpful and generous whenever I would travel over to watch GP's but always a great laugh too. He may have been almost 30y years my senior but he was as good a company in the pub as anyone you could ever wish to meet. We've lost a passionate supporter of our sport, a wonderful writer, superb story teller, but most importantly a lovely, lovely man. I'll miss our chats, I'll miss his stories. I'll miss my buddy. Sleep easy my friend, I'm glad you’re not hurting anymore. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted August 9, 2021 A very sad loss. What was his illness? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WembleyLion 411 Posted August 9, 2021 Very sad - a Speedway man through and through and was regular contributor to this forum. My condolences to his family. R.I.P Philip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinmauger 584 Posted August 9, 2021 Big shame, enjoyed reading his stuff, a huge supporter of speedway and a rock behind Speedway Star. RIP Phillip.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sotonian 609 Posted August 9, 2021 Sad news indeed. His passion for the sport and Speedway Star never wavered. It feels like the end of an era. RIP Phillip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted August 9, 2021 RIP Phil.... A very sad day for British Speedway.. Condolences to all his family and friends... He will certainly be missed by many.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris4gillian 1,832 Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, DC2 said: A very sad loss. What was his illness? Does it matter? Godspeed Phil 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted August 9, 2021 Hopefully a minutes silence at all meetings this week... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PolskiZuzel 329 Posted August 9, 2021 3 hours ago, racers and royals said: Very sad news - a true gent. Sad news indeed. I was wondering about Phil's absence on this forum in the recent weeks/month. Now I know why. My deepest words of sympathy from Poland to his family. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
