Comments on: Tragedy mars 2008 VARAC festival at Mosport

By: Tullio Flavio e Matteo

Tullio Flavio e Matteo — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:30:06 +0000

Per i figli e la moglie di Dino.

Siamo Flavio e Matteo Maria Tullio, padre e figlio ,di Padova .
Abbiamo conosciuto casualmente per telefono Dino tramite un amico comune e subito siamo diventati amici per la passione che ci univa.( le auto Can Am )
Nell’ ultima sua visita in Italia ,mi era venuto a trovare a Padova e avevamo studiato un programma insieme per correre in europa;poi a seguito dei regolamenti restrittivi della Fia per le CAN Am a guida centrale non si e’ fatto nulla.
Ci sentivamo spesso per telefono ma ultimamente poco in quanto dal mese di marzo ho dei problemi di salute che mi hanno limitato …
Ho saputo solo ora della scomparsa immatura e terribile del amico Dino , leggendo le notizie su internet.
Io e mio figlio siamo molto vicini alla famiglia.

Flavio e Matteo

By: Andre Rousseau

Andre Rousseau — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:30:24 +0000

Sunday was something I wish upon no one.

The drive home from Mosport was a very somber one.

After the driver’s meeting I had a chance to quickly talk to a few racer friends. They were all very humble and apologetic. None of them wanted to see the weekend cancelled, but all knew it was the right thing to do.

It took several days for me work out my emotions after witnessing Dino’s crash. I felt horrible for his family, team and racing community. More crushing was the fact it scared the hell out of me. I’ve been dreaming of vintage racing for some time now, but will really have to think hard on the subject.

To the people posting, thank you for all the shots and the history lesson.

Dino, rest in peace.

By: Don George

Don George — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:16:51 +0000

I met Dino on the Friday afternoon. I flagged original Can-Am at St. Jovite in the 60’s. Being in Mosport brought back memries that I shall never forget.

My thoughts are with his family and friends. A great loss to the vintage racing community.

Dino, may you rest in peace.

By: Don Queen

Don Queen — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:40:39 +0000

I met Dino for the first time on Friday. I laughed with him on Saturday and I wept on Sunday.

By: Tagg

Tagg — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:12:38 +0000

What a tragedy. People wonder about racers and their sport. Dino was what it’s all about. The joy, the fun, the friendshiop, challenge and commradery. Dino was a true sportsman and hero and the kind of Guy that we all should strive to be. That would be the greatest tribute of all.

My heart and prayers to his Wife, Family and all of his friends.

By: Dominic T

Dominic T — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:55:53 +0000

Saturday, June 28, 2008, was the day of Dino’s funeral. It was a sad day to be sure. The turnout was amazing! Almost every pew was full. There were 6 Honorary Paul Bearers from the San Marino Club and 10 Paul Bearers around Dino’s casket.

The priest gave a very inspiring sermon. In an attempt to add just a bit of levity, after looking around, the priest quipped about having a collection at the mass . . . everyone chuckled. The priest stated that each of us, regardless of our situation, must do our best to put a smile on the face of everyone around us as Dino did. And, if we do that, then we are fulfilling our life by doing good for others.

So, in Dino’s memory, let’s try to imitate him each day by trying to make others smile.

By: Marshal

Marshal — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:26:45 +0000

Mr. Oliviera,

How incredibly ignorant of you. A human being lost their life, and you are complaining about 10 or 15 dollars??? I am a track marshal at Mosport, and a loss like this saddens us all. How dare you downplay such a tragedy? You are obviously not a true fan of the sport. If you were, you would be well aware that something like this affects all involved – emergency response, marshals, fellow drivers, spectators and fans, and family and friends more than anything else. I hope I never have the misfortune of running into you at the track.

By: Steve Mini

Steve Mini — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:31:35 +0000

I’ve known Dino for quite some time. Although never close friends, we both belonged to the San Marino. Dino was a few years older then I, and I admired the heck out of him. He had a great family, a successful career, handsome, and had all the toys. My admiration didn’t derive from all of that. It stemmed from the person he was. He was the kind of guy you wished more for. He always had a smile and a kind word for whomever he met, and always seemed genuinely happy to see you. With all he had going for him you could not detect one once of arrogance. I will truly miss him. My prayers and condolences to his family.

By: Dominic T

Dominic T — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:57:35 +0000

Many, many people showed last evening to pay their respects to Dino’s family. I’m sure there will be even more people this evening (Friday).

To Gary Faules: Dino’s daughter created many (approximately 10 or 12 of them) picture boards of Dino and did a fabulous job on each one. Two or three were dedicated just to Dino’s Olympic endeavor as a bobsledder and his participation in the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. As a fellow Olympian, I thought you would like to know that.

Brian M: It was my honor to meet you and your family . . . very nice people. Thank you for the compliments. I will be there on Saturday.

By: Brian Meissen

Brian Meissen — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:44:19 +0000

Wow, the funeral home tonight was PACKED tonight for the first evening of visitations.

Dominic did an amazing job on the poster board with all the comments. It truly is one thing to scroll up and down and see all these comments. It’s another thing to see all of the comments on poster board covering 27 square feet of real estate.

Dominic, it was a pleasure meeting you and if you’re there tomorrow I’ll likely see you there again. If not, it was good meeting you!