Yesterday we received a comment from the family of Nick Morley. In it, a good chunk of the haze surrounding the crash that occurred in Macedonia during the Gumball event has been cleared up. I thought it was worth posting on it’s own, as it’s too valuable to be lost in the comments section.

As we’ve said before, this case is an important landmark for the rally community. I can’t recall if there has ever been such a high profile situation where a competitor has been involved with a non competitors vehicle. It’s a shame that someone somewhere seems bent on setting a false example of a member of our community.

Letter after the break.
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Nick Morley, driver of the Porsche that was involved in a tragic accident that killed 2 people in Macedonia has been convicted of dangerous driving causing death. In a strange twist, officials have given his a 2 year suspended sentence and will be allowed to leave the country. The whole case appears to have been strangely mishandled, which may have as much to do with the need to make rallyists look criminal as it does with the unusual legal system in Macedonia. It is unlikely that we will ever learn the truth regarding what happened that day.

Once again, our thoughts go out to Cepuljoski family and to Nick Morley.

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