Michael Ridgeway RIP

[fat controller]

I have to report that my old friend and right hand man Mike Ridgway sadly passed away at his home in Germany on the 4th September. He would have been 76 this month.

Many of you will remember Mike as the Project 2CV Team goffer for the years that I raced. He travelled the circuits with Derek, Dave and myself and although we gave him constant abuse it was always in the spirit of love and respect. After my retirement he carried on his 20 year association with the formula travelling from Germany to act as pit crew and refueler for several of you.

Mikes son has asked that you drink a shot of whisky in his memory ---- but with no water!

It is for sure the end of an era. RIP dear Mike.

Martin Woodley

"The Fat Controller"

[Derek Coghill]

Hi Martin,

I last saw him at Spa when Graham, the Hollises and I took part in the 24h24 a few years ago.

Far too many RIP posts this year, sadly.

Derek

[Paul Robertson]

 i had heard from Derek he was not well,i can't recall if it was last year he turned up at snet or the year before.
Another 2cv Racing supporter i shall miss bumping into.

 R.I.P "Mike the Pipe"

[gadget]

yes indeed,very sad to hear that martin,
i can well remember the first ever 24hr in mondello with the car going out of the pits after mike said "go" or was it "wow"
but the car started and went out of the pits anyway!
happy memories of a true enthusiast,          and a lovely "old git"
rest in peace old fella, all the best gadget