Iron Chef Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 My apologies if this has already been posted (please delete if it has), but I thought you guys would want to know. Luke Fink informed us on nissansilvia.com that Drift Australia competitor, Luke Jacobs, both his parents, local drifter Nathan Charlsworth and another mate were killed in the bushfires in Traralgon. From what I can gather they were all trapped in a car when the fires went through. Luke was one of the nicest blokes you'd ever meet, and his parents were so supportive of him and his dreams of competing at a national level. My heart goes out to all those affected by this tragedy, and the many others that have occurred over the last couple of days. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tets Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 R.I.P and condolences to the families of the Lost things like this you would never expect to happen Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saff_cossie Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 RIP to him and his friends and family, very tragic. My g/f's parents just made it through Gormondale before the road was closed and apparently talking last night there have been a high number killed down there and developments in finding the cause but no details have been officially released. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohsen Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 rip Luke and his family. may all those lost in the fires RIP and may the arsonists have their hands cut of when apprehended and told to eat fried chicken Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~R33AzzA~ Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 R.I.P and condolences Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Widow Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Holy crap! Luke was definitely a talented driver..i remember watchin that R32 tear eastern creek to shreds at round 4 this year. RIP and my condolences go out to family and friends Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS KAMU Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 what a waste of a top bloke rip pal Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Junky Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 R.I.P to all effected. My Mum and her partner were ready to defend their property in Thornton, but fortunately the fire was downgraded before it reached them. Condolences to all who have been tragically killed in this horror day. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelus Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 As above, RIP, and condolences to all that this tragedy has touched. It's scary how big the toll is now, and how fast this is all happening! We personally have some friends who have lost some of their own friends in this, and more are missing. I'm hoping the cooler change stays around, but we don't want the lightning that seems to have been forecast. Best wishes out to the CFA, the SES and all the services out helping, I can't imagine what some of them must be going through! I'm in Sunbury myself, and we've got fires up in Kilmore, about 40kms away, and up in Redesdale, which is about 70kms away. Unfortunately, there's not a lot between the towns, mainly open fields - so we're starting to get nervous! I was wondering if maybe SAU as a forum might want to look at donating time, clothes, food, shelter, whatever. I'm going to be looking into it anyway, so if you're interested, PM me, and we'll see what we can organise. James Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNGRUS Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 R.I.P Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S13_DriftR Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I only heard the bad news this morning, I am absolutely speechless... Luke was such a Genuine nice guy & always made time to chat to me at every Drift Australia Round last year, He was very much loved amongst many DA Drivers & even SD drivers including myself who wanted to follow the path he had taken from Super Drift into Drift Australia, Towards the end of last year he even had sponsors jumping onboard noticing the talent he had as a Driver... He will be sadly missed R.I.P mate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Widow Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just found a pic of his car i took at EC Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 RIP. What a waste. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S13_DriftR Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just found a pic of his car i took at EC Yeah his 32 4 Door was making over 300KW's from memory... It was a very well presented Car & they even had their own custom built trailer too!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adznight Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Very sad to hear. R.I.P to all those who've died in the fires Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4415818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffels Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 OMG... WTF.... im mates with him... is this true? .. kinda messed up to find out through sau.. i'm gonna go sit down for a minute! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4416196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8_Gohan Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 ^ sorry mate, just over at ns.com reading about - Jacobs, his parents and Charlzy RIP guys bring the f*ckers who started this into one of the relief areas, tie 'em up and let the mob rule... marysville fire is looking to have been deliberately lit - scarier still that the rumours are CFA members were involved - hope that's not the case Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4416209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
option1 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I found out a few hours again and am still speechless. What a terrible disaster. Anyone in QLD, we will be doing all we can at our events in the next few weeks to raise money for the survivors and those left with nothing!! Every dollar helps those to rebuild their lives. You can't replace a life, and his will be missed. RIP Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4416224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 jesus... this is just getting worse by the minute Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4416238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
htial Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 My condolences... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/256147-da-competitor-and-parents-die-in-fires/#findComment-4416275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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