MSA pays tribute to David Leslie and Richard Lloyd following
Sunday's air crash in which it is believed that they were
among five people killed:
"David Leslie was a hugely popular figure in almost
every formula of motor racing in Britain and had been a member
of the MSA's Safety Advisory Panel for the last four years.
His long and successful driving career had not yet come to
an end, but he was always keen to use his experience to help
younger drivers coming through the sport. Just this week,
he had been involved in selecting the most promising young
talent in the UK to join the MSA's British Race Elite scheme.
"Richard Lloyd was equally well regarded throughout
the sport. Having been a successful driver, it was as a team
manager and owner that Richard really made his name, working
with some of the best drivers in the world and winning numerous
titles. But the pinnacle of his achievements surely came with
the Le Mans-winning Bentley team in 2003, which was a great
success for British motor sport.
"They were both lovely, gentle people and the entire
motor sport community will be shocked and saddened by this
tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the five families
at this time."
Colin Hilton
Chief Executive
Motor Sports Association
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