 Lost a 914 Racer this weekend., Robert Kirby RIP |
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| Brett W |
 Apr 19 2005, 10:29 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None 
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http://www.coloradoscca.org/prodcar/viewto...opic.php?t=4278
http://www.gt-racecar.com/forums/topic.asp...sp?TOPIC_ID=762 Robert Kirby was a long time competitor that ran a 914 in E and F Production for many years. |
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| SLITS |
Apr 19 2005, 10:56 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
My experience with him began in the '70's. Will miss his presense in all things.
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| 9146R |
Apr 19 2005, 12:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 28-September 04 From: alamo ca Member No.: 2,849 |
Brett,
Thanks for posting. I read the SCCA posts about Mr. Kirby - what a guy. He will me MISSED. Those kind of people are what make this sport so rewarding beyond the fun we have on the track. Greg |
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| maf914 |
Apr 19 2005, 12:26 PM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None
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Thanks for posting this, Brett.
I remember first seeing Bob Kirby and his 914 at the SCCA Runoffs when they were held at Road Atlanta. Of course he became one of the favorites since he drove a 914 in E Production. His car always looked good, black with gold trim. I last saw him on the Speed broadcast of the F Production Runoffs last year. |
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| URY914 |
Apr 19 2005, 12:48 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,563 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
He was the first or one of the first to run the stove pipe from the front of the car to the fan for cooling.
RIP Paul |
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| Jake Raby |
Apr 19 2005, 01:21 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
He and I swapped ideas on quite a few occasion- What a guy!
Sorry to hear about this. |
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| Brad Roberts |
Apr 19 2005, 06:21 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Damn. I knew him also. Dave Finch pioneered the stove pipe for Kirby. They where really good friends. He will be missed. Thanks for letting us know Brett. I'll let some of the other racers in our area know about this.
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| Brett W |
Apr 19 2005, 09:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,856 Joined: 17-September 03 From: huntsville, al Member No.: 1,169 Region Association: None
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For what it is worth Mark Hotchkis, driving Kirby's car at Willow back in Feb turned a faster lap time than the fastest EP car on the same day. SO expect to see that car doing some damage to FP in the future.
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