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Offline John Noonan

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Rider down!!
« on: October 24, 2009, 02:14:06 PM »
Guy Lombardi riding his orange Hayabusa just went down a few minutes ago, the rider was breathing however that is all I know.

Get well Guy Lombardi!!

Be safe racers!!!


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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2009, 02:31:42 PM »
Update is that he is on life support, they performed CPR as well.

Prayers sent.


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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2009, 04:08:23 PM »
The update was given by joe timney.. He has passed away. RIP
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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2009, 04:10:32 PM »
From all of the LSR familys our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. RIP Guy :-(
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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2009, 04:23:49 PM »
R!P
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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2009, 05:17:32 PM »
Guy - my old friend - I will miss you - R.I.P.
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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2009, 05:46:18 PM »
My Prayers and thoughts to the family, and to those who were witness to his last run, my condolences. RIP Guy.

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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2009, 06:39:20 PM »
Another reminder of the level at which we compete

Godspeed Guy.
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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2009, 07:53:06 PM »
My heart just sank when I read this news. When I talked to him a couple of weeks ago he was VERY excited about running Maxton. He was a good God fearing man who loved to tell jokes and talk about his bike. I will very much miss his sense of humor and the easy way you could talk with him. I will miss him very very much. It was my honor to have known him. Rest in peace my fast friend.

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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2009, 08:17:17 PM »
Guy was a Tiger Racing sponsored racer.  I tech-ed him in Friday and he was in great spirits and couldn't wait to ride the Maxton Mile.  He made a good clean pass of about 191 and went thru the traps without incident.  Moments later the emergency horn rang and the crash crews were on the course.  We know nothing more than he went off course just before long shutdown.  Accident investigation is in progress and the family has arrived here at Maxton. 
He went doing what really excited him in life, LSR.  He attended Bonneville and made many friends with who ever he met.  His excitement about LSR was infectious and you couldn't help but smile when you talked with him.
The entire Maxton and LSR family grieves at this loss and our prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends.

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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2009, 09:19:00 PM »
I just heard about this from a friend.  I'm very saddened to hear of the loss of a racer.  My thoughts and prayers are extended to his friends and family.  Godspeed, Guy.

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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2009, 09:23:43 PM »
I am very sorry to hear about this accident.  Prayers are with him and his family.  God Bless them all.

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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2009, 10:27:54 PM »
I am saddened to hear the bad news ,RIP Mr Lombardi...

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Re: Rider down!!
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2009, 05:18:38 AM »
From the DLRA ,our condolences to family and friends of Guy,by what i've read here today he was a great man.
 R.I.P Mr Lombardi ,

Bob Ellis , Chief Steward DLRA , #66 C/GCC,
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