K.H Kalbfell Former head of BMW M killed in racing accident

Naambezet · 08-19-2013, 01:24 PM

Died doing what he loved and where his heart was, a good way to go. But still unfortunate, RIP

Robin_NL · 08-19-2013, 03:32 PM

RIP

One of the great men behind the McLaren F1 together with Gordon Murray and Paul Rosche.

Very very sad.

My condolences....

Cheers
Robin

BMW_Belgier · 08-19-2013, 03:49 PM

RIP! Thank you for what you did!

bmnut · 08-19-2013, 05:47 PM

Very sad news a great man I have read much about over the years, a BMW legend may he rest in peace.

TeutonicFlight · 08-19-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

RIP

Amazing he was still racing motorbikes at the age of 63 though.

Same thoughts. RIP and thank you for the large contributions to our favorite cars and brand.

exmowner · 08-19-2013, 11:04 PM

R.I.P.

Frosty · 08-19-2013, 11:27 PM

Tragic, and RIP.... may we all still be enjoying what we love in our 60's... Joy until the end~

positiveions · 08-20-2013, 08:48 AM

We lost another member of our family.

samy813 · 08-20-2013, 09:46 AM

R.I.P...

08-19-2013, 01:24 PM	#23
Naambezet First Lieutenant 12 Rep 305 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sDrive 20i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Died doing what he loved and where his heart was, a good way to go. But still unfortunate, RIP
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08-19-2013, 03:32 PM	#24
Robin_NL S0THPAW 9048 Rep 7,873 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	RIP One of the great men behind the McLaren F1 together with Gordon Murray and Paul Rosche. Very very sad. My condolences.... Cheers Robin __________________ 'I won't say anything 'cause no one listens to me anyway....I might as well be a Leonard Cohen record' -Neill
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08-19-2013, 05:47 PM	#26
bmnut Colonel 900 Rep 2,354 Posts Drives: M440i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East England iTrader: (0)	Very sad news a great man I have read much about over the years, a BMW legend may he rest in peace.
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08-19-2013, 11:04 PM	#28
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08-19-2013, 11:27 PM	#29
Frosty Colonel 883 Rep 2,673 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Tragic, and RIP.... may we all still be enjoying what we love in our 60's... Joy until the end~ __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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08-20-2013, 09:46 AM	#31
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