Attn All who have enjoyed The Scoobyshootout, TOTB or RWYB
04 February 2005 | 11:00 PM
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Attn All who have enjoyed The Scoobyshootout, TOTB or RWYB
To all that have competed or spectated in these events.
Trevor Duckworth is the organiser for Straightliners events which include Scoobyshootout, Ten of the Best and most of the RWYB at Elvington etc. Trevor needs our help.
Trevor has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal accident during a sprint at Port Erin, Isle of Man, earlier this year. "As Trevor was Clerk of the Course the buck has stopped with him", says Shaun Walker. "It certainly could have much wider implications throughout the country on anyone taking the responsibility of organising a sporting event. The other problem I foresee is that if a case goes against the accused there would no doubt be a civil case started, with the usual huge financial penalty to follow if it succeeds. The trouble is that this is a sport mainly run by enthusiasts and they simply cannot afford to suffer these losses, never mind the mental strain that must go hand in hand with it. One of the reasons we have brought this to peoples attention is that the legal costs are horrendous. Trevor's lawyer is good but he is also having to spend a large amount of time on the case, not to mention the fact that Trevor has had to travel back and forth to the IoM like a yo yo to see the police and others. "There is no way on earth that Trevor can pay his legal bill without jeopardising some part of this life, his job, house etc. so we are trying to raise some money to offset the bill a little".
If you would like to contribute towards Trevor's legal costs then there are two ways in which you can help:
Cheques made payable to Sarah Quigley,
Sarah Quigley,
1 Botany Lodge,
Lower Macclesfield Road,
Whaley Bridge,
High Peak,
SK23 7GE.
Alternately you can use Paypal (with 4% commission) to send contributions to 200@200mph.net.
"It is a bit like investing in your future so if people can give a fiver that's great", says Shaun. "A tenner would be even better but we realise that not everyone is made of money, and it is Christmas, so wait until the New Year if you want because this will not be over for a few months yet".
You can stay in touch with the latest information on the 200mph forum at www.200mph.org.uk. (Report by Eurodragster.com).
Just to add please do not speculate on the event in the IOM. I hope that you will show your support as this could have major implications on all Motorsports event across the UK!
Trevor Duckworth is the organiser for Straightliners events which include Scoobyshootout, Ten of the Best and most of the RWYB at Elvington etc. Trevor needs our help.
Trevor has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal accident during a sprint at Port Erin, Isle of Man, earlier this year. "As Trevor was Clerk of the Course the buck has stopped with him", says Shaun Walker. "It certainly could have much wider implications throughout the country on anyone taking the responsibility of organising a sporting event. The other problem I foresee is that if a case goes against the accused there would no doubt be a civil case started, with the usual huge financial penalty to follow if it succeeds. The trouble is that this is a sport mainly run by enthusiasts and they simply cannot afford to suffer these losses, never mind the mental strain that must go hand in hand with it. One of the reasons we have brought this to peoples attention is that the legal costs are horrendous. Trevor's lawyer is good but he is also having to spend a large amount of time on the case, not to mention the fact that Trevor has had to travel back and forth to the IoM like a yo yo to see the police and others. "There is no way on earth that Trevor can pay his legal bill without jeopardising some part of this life, his job, house etc. so we are trying to raise some money to offset the bill a little".
If you would like to contribute towards Trevor's legal costs then there are two ways in which you can help:
Cheques made payable to Sarah Quigley,
Sarah Quigley,
1 Botany Lodge,
Lower Macclesfield Road,
Whaley Bridge,
High Peak,
SK23 7GE.
Alternately you can use Paypal (with 4% commission) to send contributions to 200@200mph.net.
"It is a bit like investing in your future so if people can give a fiver that's great", says Shaun. "A tenner would be even better but we realise that not everyone is made of money, and it is Christmas, so wait until the New Year if you want because this will not be over for a few months yet".
You can stay in touch with the latest information on the 200mph forum at www.200mph.org.uk. (Report by Eurodragster.com).
Just to add please do not speculate on the event in the IOM. I hope that you will show your support as this could have major implications on all Motorsports event across the UK!
04 February 2005 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by johnfelstead
Are Trevors events not sanctioned by any Motorsport Body such as the MSA?
Did he not have public liability insurance?
Did he not have public liability insurance?
Dont know about the public liability insurance
There are lots of posts on www.200mph.org.uk
04 February 2005 | 11:47 PM
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just found this on the www.200mph.org.uk
The legal fees of manslaughter charges brought about by the police are definatly not covered by his insurance.
The insurance covers claims made by other parties ie the deceased family.
The insurance covers claims made by other parties ie the deceased family.
05 February 2005 | 11:02 AM
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To save searching through other sites can details of the accident be posted on here? Im not a macabre freak and I had a great time at the last shootout but the police have charged him because they believe he has a case to answer. If its a case of genuine rough justice which we all understrand, Im sure more would be happy to contribute?
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05 February 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Abdabz
To save searching through other sites can details of the accident be posted on here? Im not a macabre freak and I had a great time at the last shootout but the police have charged him because they believe he has a case to answer. If its a case of genuine rough justice which we all understrand, Im sure more would be happy to contribute?
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05 February 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Abdabz
To save searching through other sites can details of the accident be posted on here? Im not a macabre freak and I had a great time at the last shootout but the police have charged him because they believe he has a case to answer. If its a case of genuine rough justice which we all understrand, Im sure more would be happy to contribute?
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All I know is a 61 year old man crashed his ZX12 through the sea wall and died.
As Trevor is the Clerk of the course he is being held responsible
If this goes to court and Trevor is found guilty I cannot see anybody taking on the Clerk of the course roll in any form of motorsport! So that means NO MOTORSPORT!
05 February 2005 | 08:07 PM
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looking through the 200MPH website, Trevor has his legal expenses covered by the IOPD (the sanctioning body), so what is the aditional money being requested paying for? Or am i misreading what the IOPD are actually providing?
The following is issued on behalf of the IOPD:
“Thank you to all those generous and unselfish people who UNQUESTIONINGLY sent or intend to send money towards Trev’s legal costs in defending this unprecedented criminal accusation.
In the past, all of us have shared in the exciting and stimulating autosport that Trevor has organised for us over 30 years.
Air no criticisms, cast no blame on others, don’t search for excuses not to support this legal challenge. This is simply the next battle for all those who currently enjoy grass roots autosport. If we loose, your big investments will be obsolete memorabilia! Trevor needs the best barristers, solicitors and expert witnesses and he needs them NOW. The IOPD has provided the solicitors (who are acknowledged as the best in this field) and the barristers engaged by the insurers (which are the same as the ACU use), with over 150 documents of defence material.
Please PUT UP money (as much as you can) and SHUT UP in public. Privately your support is what is keeping Trev going. Talk to your friends and keep in touch (by phone only) with your friends and contacts Shaun Mills and Terry Holman, who in turn will contact Trev or Steve with your legitimate queries, suggestions and advice. Thanks.
Steve”
“Thank you to all those generous and unselfish people who UNQUESTIONINGLY sent or intend to send money towards Trev’s legal costs in defending this unprecedented criminal accusation.
In the past, all of us have shared in the exciting and stimulating autosport that Trevor has organised for us over 30 years.
Air no criticisms, cast no blame on others, don’t search for excuses not to support this legal challenge. This is simply the next battle for all those who currently enjoy grass roots autosport. If we loose, your big investments will be obsolete memorabilia! Trevor needs the best barristers, solicitors and expert witnesses and he needs them NOW. The IOPD has provided the solicitors (who are acknowledged as the best in this field) and the barristers engaged by the insurers (which are the same as the ACU use), with over 150 documents of defence material.
Please PUT UP money (as much as you can) and SHUT UP in public. Privately your support is what is keeping Trev going. Talk to your friends and keep in touch (by phone only) with your friends and contacts Shaun Mills and Terry Holman, who in turn will contact Trev or Steve with your legitimate queries, suggestions and advice. Thanks.
Steve”
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05 February 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Surely then the organisoers of any event could be held liable in such a way ?? What about the IOM TT ??? and most other bike road racing ?? People get killed there all the time.
Its a risk of the sport, everyone realises this ??
If someone is killed on the normal roads during normal use, do they try and press charges against fatty Prescott or Bliar ?????
it seems yet again, the law has gone mental.
Its a risk of the sport, everyone realises this ??
If someone is killed on the normal roads during normal use, do they try and press charges against fatty Prescott or Bliar ?????
it seems yet again, the law has gone mental.
06 February 2005 | 12:56 AM
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Unless there is some clear negligence in the organisation of the event (not knowing the facts, I can't confirm or deny that possibility), it seems incredible that this sort of case can be brought. The clerk of the course is no more guilty than the car/bike manufacturers, or the people that built the road etc. If this case is upheld, without demonstration of clear and blatant negligence, it will mean the death of motorsport in this country.
Is the next step that boxing promoters get charged with assault whenever their fighters get injured?
Is the next step that boxing promoters get charged with assault whenever their fighters get injured?
06 February 2005 | 10:52 PM
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Just had this posted on the www.200mph.org.uk forum
Regarding Trevor
They are still keeping the fund open as he still has to pay for all the trips to the IOM etc himself also the legal costs upto this week he has had to pay himself.
I am not prepared to speculate on the case as there are very little details about.
Thank you for reading
Andy S
Regarding Trevor
His insurers have just informed him that they will now be providing/funding a lawyer to represent him. The lawyer is a top motorsport lawyer and is an expert in this field who has handled similar cases in the past. Whilst this news is a tremendous relief for Trevor, the situation has not gone away and he still has to get through the 10th march when he has to return to the IOM police.
I am not prepared to speculate on the case as there are very little details about.
Thank you for reading
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07 February 2005 | 04:40 PM
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I dont quite get the point of the 'fund'. He ran a profit making business and has run into some legal problems. He has free legal representation but still needs a 'fund' to pay for travel etc?
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09 August 2005 | 04:04 PM
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It is with some relief we learn that all charges against T Duckworth have been dropped --National sprint association
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It is with some relief we learn that all charges against T Duckworth have been dropped --National sprint association
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