jphanna Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 WE just lost a very special person in SA. Big Mick. This is going to hit hard right across town. He was one of the most pleasant, fun, informative, and just an all round nice guy that earned huge respect amongst the Slot car fraternity. Hearing of his loss is one thing……actually believing it is another. I am still in shock, as would be many racers here. Big Mick, although is a renowned fast racer that builds impeccable cars has only been in the hobby for about 5 years. First day I met him was at ScalexWorld. There was a team enduro and he rolled up as an interested observer. He was the supervisor to a long term slotter, john. They both worked at Holden and Mick was johns supervisor. Needless to say Mick and I become instant friends and I managed to arrange to have him join a team for this race at the very last minute. He expressed interest in the hobby and let it be known that he will make it a big part of his life. At time progressed we found him racing with us at Thunderbirds raceway. It was here that he started to earn a reputation for building very fast cars and fine tune his driving skills to be considered one of the best drivers. at the same time, become a much loved person to all who raced with him. I raced in quite a few enduros with Big Mick, and at Tbirds and I was lucky enough to have won one with him, there some years ago. When Holden shut down, his eventual new job/s dictated that his hours reduced his ability to race at Tbirds, so he found himself doing races in private tracks, when it suited his roster. It is bitter sweet for me that the last race we were team mates, was 2018 in the BRM championship Group C Enduro, which we won. With Big Mick, it wasn’t just about winning or losing. When he arrived at a venue, you were always greeted and treated with respect. Big Mick was just a nice person to be with at all times. You wanted to engage in a conversation with him because you knew that you would walk away better informed, and more knowledgeable than when before you started your conversation. Just last week, he emailed me to just have a chat about race car set ups. Little did I know that that would be my last conversation with him…….. This was one guy who just gave and gave and never stopping giving. To lose this guy is a real shame and I am not afraid to day that I loved him like a brother. 1 Quote Shed People Mutual Admiration Society 2 times Australian National Champion 1991-Flexicar 1999- Group 12 Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 Very sorry to read this...He must have been a great guy to meet face to face. Thanks for the obituary. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesx Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Well that is a shock. Some of us have just been encouraging him to get into more proxy racing following his great win in the Tasman Cup. Condulences to family and close friends. Regards Chas Le Breton (charlesx) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 While I never had face to face time with Mick, we did have a lot of conversations about Slots, he seemed very enthusiastic and seemed only to happy to pass on this knowledge and thoughts. He certainly key will be a missed. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gunn Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 I don't know Big Mick personally but did have a few PM's with him during the Tasman series , chatting about my car and his thoughts on why it was not going well, in those conversations it struck me here was a chap who was a slot car man through and through , so pleased for him for his performance in the Tasman , and such success in his first season , i was looking forward to seeing what he was going to come up with for the next series. Thanks Big Mick for taking the time to chat via the PM's you will be sadly missed mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbo Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends. Quote Alan Stubbings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Like others I never met Big Mick but in the few times we had reason to communicate he seemed to be very enthusiastic and happy to pass on any tips he may have, Sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdeamon Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 RIP Mick. A good mate, friend and team mate. I feel that I am a better person for having known you. I still can't believe it. Thank you for all the memories mate. You will be well and truly missed. But never forgotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 I'm really sorry to hear that, although I have never met him, I took a lot of his advice from the forums over the years. He was a great contributor. My condolences to his friends and family. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difinity Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Sad. Condolences for his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slo Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Very sad news ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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