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    Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice Today

    Sad stuff, thoughts are with his family and friends.
    http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_28...responds-death
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    No words... very sad. RIP "Hot Carl"
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    Dude.... this saddens me very very much. Godspeed my friend.... I can't believe it.
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    Holy Shit ! That sucks. RIP Hot Carl, passed doing what he loved at least.


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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    I'm still in shock and deeply saddened by this news. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends. Godspeed Carl.
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    RIP Carl. My heart goes out to his friends and family.
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    RIP Carl!

    Found out from a buddy of mine who is competing in this year's race. He said Carl was mentoring him because it was Carl's 3rd year at the climb.

    "It's so unreal that just yesterday we were laughing and going through today's sections and him telling us to be careful on some turns".

    I feel for him, but I especially feel for his wife and child! Just so much sadness...
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    The MRA lost an awesome member and board member today, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will all miss Carl, #217.
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    Quote Originally Posted by blaircsf View Post
    The MRA lost an awesome member and board member today, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will all miss Carl, #217.
    ... and to think we were just hanging out with him at PMP this past weekend... insanity....
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    Godspeed rider. It sounds as though he was a friend to many of you on here. =\
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    Carl was the type to become friends with anyone he came across. The type of guy that could do no wrong, he will be missed by so many. Extremely sad to hear, Lacy's post on facebook.... I can't even imagine how she is managing this right now.

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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    I had met and talked to Carl several times and we rode in the same group during some track instruction. Sad Sad day.
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    RIP Hot Carl. The paddock will never be the same without you.
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    I never got to meet him, that I am aware of. He sounds like a phenomenal guy that will be missed.
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    Re: Rider Dies in Crash and 6 Struck by Lightning at Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice T

    He was the VP of rules and tech at the MRA and board member as well. He was an outstanding competitor and very dedicated person at his duties to the MRA and participants.
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