RIP Alan Satherley - Sidecar - Paeroa

[kimamigo]

It was Alan Satherley and daughter, with the other chair Peter Wilmott. Don't know who has what injuries, but we were told broken femur and also collar bone!! Poor Shona, she's getting married in 3 weeks!!!!

It is with deep sorrow and regret that i have to tell you all that Alan didn't make it.........R.IP. my Brother

[trustme]

It is with deep sorrow and regret that i have to tell you all that Alan didn't make it.......R.I.P. my Brother

That is a tragic end to a great day. Our thoughts are with the family & friends.

[sinfull]

Ahhhh that sucks ! Fuck it

[MSTRS]

So sorry to hear that. Always tragic.

[Quasievil]

Thats truly tragic news and very upsetting.

My condolences to the family for their terrible loss.

[Bikemad]

oh man thats just terrible.........didnt know the guy but had a brief talk with him half hour before the incident...........Gem of a bloke.
My deepest condolences

[sidecar bob]

Totally gutted. Allan always came looking for me when he had trouble with the sidecar because i was the mechanic on it years ago when Scrivy owned it.
Sunday as usual, he comes over to our camp, & there we were happily bleeding the cooling system & balancing the carbs on his machine.
Great bloke & always so grateful for a hand.

[Robert Taylor]

Just like to say a big thanks to all the ambulance crews that had to do a shite load of work yesterday.
A totally thankless task (I know they're paid to do it), but never the less, a big thanks from me for your efforts.

Big condolences to the sidecar community.

[Kiwi Graham]

Oh no what tragic news. RIP Allan and sincere condolances to friends and family.

[Shaun]

RIP Allan, and strength for your family

[Foxzee]

RIP Allan..........love and thoughts to the family

[scott411]

RIP fellow racer,

[Ferkletastic]

Just saw the story in the Herald, my condolences to family and friends.

Tragic for sure, but it sounds like he went doing something he loved. Hope his daughter is doing ok.

[scrivy]

Truely gutting when a member of your 'family' pays the big price for simply having fun...........................................

and doing nothing different than what we all do.

We will all miss your enthusiasm Allan.

[2wheeldrifter]

You guys put on a HELL of a show for us spectators

Condolances to family and friends...

[Prof - R]

My condolences to the family & friends

[Quasi]

Condolences and hugs to family and friends who have lost a dear one. RIP felllow rider

[Toot Toot]

RIP Allan, did our best for you mate, sorry we couldnt have done anything more. RIP

[Matt Bleck]

My sincerest condolences to the family, RIP Allan....

[Genestho]

Oh no.

So very sorry to hear this, sincere condolences to the family, friends and New Zealand Sidecar Racing Association.

[Danger Dave]

My condolences to the family & friends . RIP Alan

[Dutchee]

I'm absolutely gutted by this news. Only met them a few times but thought they were a top bunch. I was more worried about Shona, knowing she's getting married soon and I naively thought the swinger'ss job was more dangerous. I just assumed Allan would be okay.
If anyone has Luke's #, could you let me know via PM, as I'd like to be able to help out if possible and I doubt he'll be logging on here.
Michelle (Henk's wife)

[Kickaha]

Alan was a nice guy, I can member talking to him at Manfeild just before he bought the outfit and how Shona was getting a hard time about needing to eat more pies, I last talked to him at Wanganui where he was enjoying himself out with the classics and was gutted to hear the news about him


RIP Allan, did our best for you mate, sorry we couldn't have done anything more. RIP

I certainly appreciate all you guys (and girls) do for us, thanks for your efforts

[Cleve]

My deepest condolences to friends and family. I didn't know him, but it sounds like from those that did know him, he was a top bloke.

[Crasherfromwayback]

The ugly side to the sport we all love.

RIP

[Virago]

This thread was quarantined for a while until we had confirmation from the victim's family. Thanks everyone for your co-operation.

May I add my condolences to the family for your tragic loss.

[Duke girl]

I cant believe reading this thread about Alan, my heart has just dropped to the ground. He was truely a Great person to have met and known in such a short time and he never hesitated in helping me out up at Taupo with kick starting the RG for me when my partner was out on the track and couldn't do so.
My heart goes out to Shona (Huge Hug to you), his wife, Luke and to the rest of his Family and friends and also to the New Zealand Sidecar Association on the Very Sad Loss of a True Gentleman.
May you RIP Alan and my memories of you and your generosity I will cherish.

[Tink]

RIP ... absolutely stunned! My thoughts are with his daughter & family. I am a huge fan of the sidecars, and these two looked so great together, a team that will never be forgotten for me. Thanks for the great days.

[boman]

My heartfelt condolences and thoughts are with his family and especially his Daughter. May he Rest In Peace.

[dogsnbikes]

R.I.P. ALAN
Our thoughts go out to all of your family and friends

[racer40]

RIP Alan, will miss our weekly phone conversations mate. My thoughts are with you Shona, Luke & family

[Rick 52]

So very sad , all the best for the dificult weeks a head .

[woodyracer]

having it unfold in front of my eyes, its very shocking, Very best to his fmaily, RIP Alan

[cmoore]

so sad to hear of this, i know it will be hard for all the family to handle, and my thoughts are with them, having worked as marshall yesterday and other days...i allways hope all of the riders finish safely or if they do crash that we can get them up again and carry on,..but i also truly belive that these guys are doing what they love and there is something postive in that...big ups to the guys that helped out..

[BIG DOUG]

R.I.P ALAN this was a sad day.

[CookMySock]

Thats terrible. What a horrible outcome for a dad and daughter thing.

Steve

[RT527]

R.I.P
A man I did not know , but knew most of those who worked tirelessly that day to do their best for him.
My condolences to his Family , If theres anyone I want trying to save my life it would be those of the St John Motorsport Team because I know of the commitment, dedication and Professionalism that goes into that team.(Actually it can be said that our Ambulance service is one of the best in the world, just hugely underfunded and overworked)
Even though I wasn't there we were getting updates throughout the day(thanks Toot Toot) as to what was happening and it sounds like you all put on a hell of a show.
A truly Sad end to what must have been an exciting days racing.

[Mom]

To everyone affected by this tragic accident...

Please accept my condolences. May bodies heal as quickly as they should and minds as soon as they can, with the support of those around you. Kia kaha folks.

[KS34]

Although I never had the priviledge of meeting Alan my Family and I would like to express our sincere condolences to family, friends and all associated with him at this difficult time.

[Biggles08]

I just heard this news this afternoon and I am gutted for the family of Allan. I never knew him or his daughter Shona but as little as it will help, know that my thoughts are with you as you try and get through this tragic event. RIP Allan...you have left a mark on this world that no one can replace or repeat.

[old rig]

r.i.p allan
will miss your smiling face around the pits
shona and luke if i can do anything give me a ring

[LilSel]

Saddend to hear this. Sending my love n thoughts to family, friends & all those who were involved xx

[sidwyz]

My name is Luke and Alan was my father in law to be, Shona my fiancee.

As I type this I am sitting with Shona and her mother Judith,

Thank you all so very much for your kind words during this hard time,
they are muchly appreciated.

To all the medics that helped with Alan thank you for everything you did.

Anyone that came into contact with Alan would certainly remember him , he was such a great man and would just love to chat to anyone about the sport he loved so much.

Shona is fine just a bit of bruising and a broken heart.

As tragic as this is we know he went doing what he loved.
Allan will be missed greatly.

Once again many thanks for your kind words

Luke

[kimamigo]

R.I.P Alan

On behalf of the Satherley family, our heartfelt thanks to all who have expressed their condolences on this and other websites. Sadly, on Alan's trip to the stars, he leaves behind his loving wife Judy, much, much loved kids Shona, (born on Alans birthday), son Scott, son-in-law-to-be Luke, sisters Jan, Vicki and Jo, brother Kim and father Driv Those of you close to Al would know that he lost his youngest brother Jon just 2 years ago, ( also a bike fan). Anyone who knows Al will attest to his genuine willingness to help any and all, his beaming smile, infectious good humour, and dedication to his family. He truly is a shining star to our family and friends.
He spoke to me about this website, and the friends he had here and yes, he did pass doing what he loved. He started on chair bikes at Western Springs in his teens, (yes, he was the swinger then), Lance was his rider, and even then, he was one of the most careful competitors on any track he has been on.
Funeral notices will be in tomorrows Herald, ( Tuesday 23rd Feb )........ Quite simply, he leaves an absolutely unfillable gap in the lives of all he touched......... i am honored to call him my brother.......... i love ya Al.......................kim

[Little Smurf]

I had the pleasure of meeting Alan and Shona at the "have a go day" last November. Ever since then when ever I saw Alan at the track he always had a huge smile and in the end he started calling me or shouting across the pits "blondie". He always had a wee story to tell to me it was an absolute delight to see him and Shona at the track. My memories (even tho they were are only of a few months) of Alan are always happy ones & this is such a sad loss to the sport........RIP Alan your smile will be missed.

Shona, big :hug: to you chick, stay strong it won't be easy and many tears will be shed. Our thoughts are with you and your family take care xo

[FleshDevice]

Loss of a Brother to the Gods of Speed

[howdamnhard]

Rest In Peace Alan. My condolences to family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

[swape]

An awesome bloke whom i met back in 1995,worked with him on many a job over the years and he always had a kind word and a smile on his dial-even shared his sammies when i forgot my lunch!!! Top bloke
RIP Alan--will always remember you!!
Pete

[cc rider]

Such sad news to hear from over the ditch. The sidecar community is small so I know the guys & gals here will be wanting to send their condolences to Alan's family & his many friends & fans.
I know next time I get to go out it will be with renewed respect for my rider & fellow crews.

I also want to send a big :hug: to all the fans who were there on the day. You are in my thoughts too.

CC

[Pumba]

So sory to here this news, not a lot more to say.

RIP Alan

[chanceyy]

Sorry to hear this news, Condolences to the family and RIP Alan,

[scrivy]

Sidecar Bob and I will be going to the funeral. We have both decided to donate our Paeroa prizemoney (in lieu of flowers), as the family would prefer donations to the Helicopter Rescue Trust in Alan's memory.
We both encourage other sidecar competitors to do the same. Who knows, we may also need their services one day.
I will be taking the funds to the funeral in an envelope.

Scrivy

[sidecar bob]

Sidecar Bob and I will be going to the funeral. We have both decided to donate our Paeroa prizemoney (in lieu of flowers), as the family would prefer donations to the Helicopter Rescue Trust in Alan's memory.
We both encourage other sidecar competitors to do the same. Who knows, we may also need their services one day.
I will be taking the funds to the funeral in an envelope.

Scrivy

I would also encourage any solo competitors that feel so inclined, to do the same.
Heres a link for those not attending the funeral.
https://www.chopperappeal.co.nz/Register.aspx

[sharky]

Sidecar Bob and I will be going to the funeral. We have both decided to donate our Paeroa prizemoney (in lieu of flowers), as the family would prefer donations to the Helicopter Rescue Trust in Alan's memory.
We both encourage other sidecar competitors to do the same. Who knows, we may also need their services one day.
I will be taking the funds to the funeral in an envelope.

Scrivy

Good on ya mate! I have suggested to the Paeroa PT that they donate all the unpaid prize money from the races that didn't go ahead to the family.

[skilly035]

We were having a great 1st race with the Satherleys. Alan came and shook hands with Grandpa & I.
He mentioned to some other friends he was out to have another good one with us for the 2nd race.

RIP My friend.

[sidecar bob]

Heres a great pic of our mate.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/20905-old-fartz

[PopRocks]

Alan, I will always remember how free you were with your good advice. Every great family memory I have ..... you are in it . Even from across the ditch when I needed someone to talk to you were there ........ Thanks mate

[FROSTY]

I just found out about this. Dunno what to say. Its gutwrenching to hear that such a genuinely nice guy has gone.
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. AND to the entire sidecar family he was a member of.

[Atlas]

Cant say I'm good with words, but Alan will be missed. I'm proud to have known him and raced with him.

[scrivy]

For anyone interested in attending the funeral, it is being held at the following:
The main chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Friday at 10:00am

R.I.P. Alan

[scrivy]

For anyone interested in attending the funeral, it is being held at the following:
The main chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Friday at 10:00am

R.I.P. Alan

[Toureg]

As a spectator, I feel that we often take you guys for granted. What do I say, theres no words....

[ttelp15]

The organisers and helpers of Cemetery Circuit pass on their condolences to Alans family and friends.
R.I.P Alan

[TonyB]

Very sorry to hear this terrible news.
R.I.P Alan

[DJSin]

To Alan's family and friends my heartfelt condolences.