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Phil Croft
Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:01 pm
by stevestarr232
Many of the sidecar world will be aware that Phil Croft has passed away, after fighting cancer for a year.
He first raced a solo in the mid 70's on a 350cc Yamaha, after a breaking a collarbone at Snetterton he decided to move to three wheels. Like many sidecar drivers of that time, he built his own outfit (750 Suzuki) his first race was at Snetterton late 1979 and raced every season until 2018.
Hi funeral is Friday 11th October 2019 at Cambridge Crematorium, followed by light refreshments at The Black Horse, Dry Drayton CB23 8DA.
Attached are a couple of pictures from the early days.
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:25 pm
by steve-e
Thank you very much for the update.
Sad news. We raced against Phil for years in the UK and at Euros.
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:08 pm
by fish
So sorry to hear this. We spent a lot of time with him in the paddocks, in the bars, and on the journeys back and forth across the Channel. A really nice guy. RIP.
Mick and George
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 8:04 am
by stevestarr232
Thanks for the kind words, I have just realised I didn't put the time for the funeral;
10.30 on Friday 11th October 2019 at Cambridge Crematorium.
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:09 pm
by idris
Really sorry & shocked to hear this, the big drums have not been loud enough to get news here. Had some great races against Phil then hooked up with him & Eddy travelling Europe. Had good times with 2 gentlemen. RiP Phil. Ian Hannam
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:55 pm
by seb84
Very sad to read to hear this. He will be missed in the paddocks.
R.I.P. Phil
Sebastien
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:33 pm
by Howles
Sad to hear this news, RIP Phil always remembered.
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:34 pm
by paulsparkie
Very sad news raced against Phil In the 70s 80s at Snetterton fast lad and good lad RIP
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:58 pm
by stevestarr232
It’s been just over a year since Phil passed away, to say there was a huge amount of racing bits & pieces is an understatement. Including many photos. A few are attached.
Phil is number 11 in both pictures, the others are taken at Fowlmere airfield.
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:45 am
by stresa
I really miss him.
My daughter raced with Phil in 2016 and 17.
Here a pic from Hengelo 2017
Regards Uwe
Re: Phil Croft
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:49 am
by stevestarr232
Thanks for your reply & posting the picture.
I know how much Phil enjoyed his trips to Europe, it wasn't just the racing but friends he made over the years meant so much to him.
Regards
Steve