Alan Gow statement on Leslie and Lloyd

Local authorities have confirmed that former British Touring Car Championship ace David Leslie and Apex Motorsport team boss Richard Lloyd were killed in the plane crash yesterday. BTCC boss Alan Gow made an statement on BTCC.net today:
“It was my privilege to know both David and Richard, which began during their involvement in the BTCC and continued throughout the ensuing years.

“David of course was a great competitor within the BTCC for many years – always exciting to watch, fiercely competitive and incredibly passionate about his sport.

“Richard I never knew as a driver, but as the team owner of Audi Sport UK – and he was a thoroughly likeable person, of real integrity and determination.

“The BTCC is a close-knit community and we mourn the tragic loss of both David and Richard. However our sense of loss is nothing compared to those of their families and our thoughts go out to them at this terrible time.”