Post by Mitch on Jun 6, 2006 8:46:37 GMT
Henri Magne, a long-time member of the Mitsubishi Ralliart team and co-driver this year at the Dakar Rally to Joan ‘Nani' Roma, was found dead this morning.
Details of his death have yet to be revealed.
The Roma-Magne partnership currently stands third in the Dakar standings with 11 points. Magne began his career in 1977 taking part in local rallies before taking titles as a co-driver in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.
RACING-LIVE and CAPSIS International would like to offer its sincere condolences to the family and friend following news of the tragic death of Henry Magne.
raid.racing-live.com/dakar/en
Another article:
Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart withdrew Stéphane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret from the Orpi Rally of Morocco after the final 222 km selective section, as a mark of respect to team co-driver Henri Magne, who lost his life in a tragic accident between the first and second passage controls at the 60.30 km point of the event's final selective section. Peterhansel had been leading the event when he crossed the finish line of the final stage, unaware of what had happened behind them, but the crew were officially withdrawn for the rally by MMSP Team Director Dominique Serieys at the arrival control.
Henri Magne, winner of the Rally of Morocco in 2000, 2001 and 2002, had been co-driving Spaniard Joan ‘Nani' Roma when the accident happened before the assistance point on the day's special. The crew collided with a concrete wall front side. Magne was officially declared dead by event medical staff at 10.02 hrs (local time), less then five minutes after the accident. Driver and Team-Mate Nani Roma is not injured.
Team mates Hiroshi Masuoka and Pascal Maimon stopped at the scene of the accident to offer assistance and did not continue from then on.
“For over 25 years Mitsubishi has been competing successfully in this sport without any tragic incident of this kind,” said MMSP's Team Director Dominique Serieys. “Today, tragically, Henri ran out of luck. In the name of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and MMSP I give my deepest sympathy to Henri's wife and family.
“Henri was a good friend and colleague. He was a gentile man, always smiling, always cheerful. We worked together when I was a co-driver. Henri was a true professional, without any desire to end his career. The next goal for us will be dedicated to Henri. My heartfelt sympathies are also with Nani after this awful day. It will not be easy for him to get over this, but we will all support him all the way.”
Very sad news
Details of his death have yet to be revealed.
The Roma-Magne partnership currently stands third in the Dakar standings with 11 points. Magne began his career in 1977 taking part in local rallies before taking titles as a co-driver in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.
RACING-LIVE and CAPSIS International would like to offer its sincere condolences to the family and friend following news of the tragic death of Henry Magne.
raid.racing-live.com/dakar/en
Another article:
Team Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart withdrew Stéphane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret from the Orpi Rally of Morocco after the final 222 km selective section, as a mark of respect to team co-driver Henri Magne, who lost his life in a tragic accident between the first and second passage controls at the 60.30 km point of the event's final selective section. Peterhansel had been leading the event when he crossed the finish line of the final stage, unaware of what had happened behind them, but the crew were officially withdrawn for the rally by MMSP Team Director Dominique Serieys at the arrival control.
Henri Magne, winner of the Rally of Morocco in 2000, 2001 and 2002, had been co-driving Spaniard Joan ‘Nani' Roma when the accident happened before the assistance point on the day's special. The crew collided with a concrete wall front side. Magne was officially declared dead by event medical staff at 10.02 hrs (local time), less then five minutes after the accident. Driver and Team-Mate Nani Roma is not injured.
Team mates Hiroshi Masuoka and Pascal Maimon stopped at the scene of the accident to offer assistance and did not continue from then on.
“For over 25 years Mitsubishi has been competing successfully in this sport without any tragic incident of this kind,” said MMSP's Team Director Dominique Serieys. “Today, tragically, Henri ran out of luck. In the name of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and MMSP I give my deepest sympathy to Henri's wife and family.
“Henri was a good friend and colleague. He was a gentile man, always smiling, always cheerful. We worked together when I was a co-driver. Henri was a true professional, without any desire to end his career. The next goal for us will be dedicated to Henri. My heartfelt sympathies are also with Nani after this awful day. It will not be easy for him to get over this, but we will all support him all the way.”
Very sad news