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      Watch heart-stopping moment race car is sent flying 90 degrees in the air towards fans after ‘freak’ crash

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      FANS were left terrified after a speedway car flipped into the air and hurtled towards spectators in New Zealand.The terrifying moment saw one of the cars fly 90 degrees into the air and over the safety barriers of the track.The cars collided on a speedway cornerCredit: https://nypost.com/After the car in front rolled, the green car was sent flying verticallyCredit: https://nypost.com/Such was the speed, the car went flying towards the barriersCredit: https://nypost.com/The car went flying for the barriersCredit: https://nypost.com/The car produced sparks as it flewCredit: https://nypost.com/Somehow no one was hurt as the car hit the standsCredit: https://nypost.com/Despite the car breaching the barriers, thankfully no one was hurt.The incident came on one of the speedway turns, when the front of a lime green speedway car collided with the rear bumper of a purple rival.The collision sent the purple car rolling which in turn flipped the green car.After breaching the barriers and flying into the stands, sparks could be seen flying from the green car.READ MORE IN RACINGThe horrifying crash took place in Dunedin, New Zealand.Event organiser Jason Guteridge called the “never seen before” collision a “freak accident”.Speaking to the Otago Daily Times, Guteridge said: “We haven’t had a car breach one of our fences at a speedway venue for a very very long time. Actually, the last time that it happened – I can’t actually remember.He said the height of the speedway fences had been raised to four metres ten years ago – but a review would take place into raising them again.Most read in MotorsportA second angle showed the near-miss nature of the crashCredit: https://nypost.com/Beachlads Speedway President told The New Zealand Herald: “The drivers were OK and no one from the public was hurt.”Speedway New Zealand have also confirmed they will be reviewing the incident.Horror moment driver is thrown from car like a rag doll as it barrel rolls down beach in horror crash…but he walks away More

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      I bought a rare piece of Man Utd star’s £700,000 Rolls-Royce for just £60 – now I’m selling it for a fortune

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      A MEMORABILIA dealer plans to make a fortune selling a piece of Marcus Rashford’s destroyed Rolls Royce.The United ace wrote off the £700k motor last September before a YouTuber bought the wreck for £187k.Marcus Rashford wrote off the £700k motor last September outside Manchester United’s Carrington training groundCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEThe intact white plastic casing, which has a black scuff and a few scratches on it, is being flogged on eBay for £999Neither Rashford or the gran in the other car were injured in the September 23 smash outside United’s Carrington training groundCredit: EPABut a stray wing mirror casing was found at the crash scene by a Man U super fan who sold it to Thomas Dawson for £60.Now flogging it for £999 on eBay, Thomas told The Sun: “It’s worth more than £60 as a part, let alone the fact its right off Rashford’s car.”They are £200 to buy one.”There are loads of views on it at the moment. It is unusual, some weirdo might like it.”Read More on Marcus RashfordNeither Rashford or a gran in the other car were injured in the September 23 smash outside United’s Carrington training ground.The accident toppled a traffic light cam and caused extensive damage to the left side of the custom Mansory Black Badge Wraith.The 74-year-old woman and the United star were both left shaken-up but had no serious injuries, a source told The Sun.Breaking his silence in an Instagram post, Rashford said: “3 points on the road! I’m alright guys thanks for the messages.”Most read in FootballYouTuber Mat Armstrong bought the wreck in an auction last week, beating 100 other bidders.But the intact white plastic casing, which has a black scuff and a few scratches on it, remains in oven cleaner Thomas’s hands.Die-hard England fan cuts message into grass for Southgate and Co ahead of Euro 2024 that can be seen from SPACEThe 34-year-old, from Peterborough, Beds, reckons the left-side car part is the most unusual item he’s come across.Thomas spends his weekends travelling around the country getting autographs from the likes of Harry Kane and Adam Sandler which he sells on The Sport Cave Memorabilia.A Brazil shirt signed by Pelé for £499 and a £449 tennis racket with Novak Djokovic’s signature are also up for grabs.Armstrong, who boasts 2.55million subscribers, admitted that he was shocked at how bad the damage to the car actually was, and described it as “wrecked” when he bought it.Despite the car clearly being severely damaged in the pictures on the online listing, it was claimed by the auction company that the car could start.He had no such luck, and had to work for much of the evening to fire it up even once.He jokingly added: “There’s no way they started it. The only person who would know if this thing starts is Rashford.”After a night toiling away, they eventually did manage to jump start the vehicle, using Mat’s father’s Citroen people-carrier.But that proved to be a one-off, with the car then failing to start on its own accord.Upon closer inspection, Mat said: “The suspension’s a mess,” Before adding: “And the exhaust is perished.”He then compared the curvature on the car caused by the crash to that of a banana.Adding to the problem is the fact that the Rolls is a Mansory Black Badge, with Mansory parts being some of the most expensive in the world.One of the Mansory logos on the outside of the car alone would have cost over a grand to replace, which showed the scale of the task ahead.The solution seems to be that the YouTuber will buy an older second hand Rolls Royce and use it for parts, with the cheapest car costing around £90k.Rashford reportedly purchased the white Rolls Royce Mansory Black Label Wraith for £700,000Credit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe 34-year-old, from Peterborough, Beds, reckons the left-side car part is the most unusual item he’s come acrossThe wing mirror is clearly missing its casing in a video shared by Mat Armstrong, who purchased the vehicleCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEThe accident caused extensive damage to the left side of the custom Rolls Royce Mansory Black Badge WraithThe car crash also toppled a traffic light cam and caused extensive damage to the left side of the custom Mansory Black Badge WraithCredit: ZenpixThomas Dawson, pictured here with movie star Adam Sandler, collects and sells autographs and memorabiliaMat Armstrong plans to restore the wrecked RollerCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBE More

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      I bought Man Utd star Marcus Rashford’s £700,000 Rolls-Royce for £184,000 – but had no idea it was completely destroyed

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      A YOUTUBER has bought Marcus Rashford’s old Rolls-Royce, which was wrecked in a crash in September – but admits “the damage was way worse than I first thought”.Made by Rolls Royce in collaboration with German luxury car manufacturer Mansory, Rashford originally paid an eye-watering £700,000 for the vehicle. Marcus Rashford originally paid £700,000 for the custom-made vehicleCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe left side of the car was completely wrecked after crashing into a traffic poleCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEThe car belonged to Marcus RashfordCredit: GettyYouTuber Mat Armstrong has vowed to bring it back to lifeCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEBut the car was written off last September when Rashford was involved in a collision.Fortunately, neither Rashford or the other driver were injured in the crash, which also saw the car knock over a traffic pole.The accident caused extensive damage to the left side of the vehicle and subsequently saw it listed for auction.YouTuber Mat Armstrong, who boasts 2.55million subscribers, bought the vehicle for £185k, a snip of the original £700k Rashford paid for the vehicle.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut he admits that he was shocked at how bad the damage to the car actually was, and described it as “wrecked”. Despite the car clearly being severely damaged in the pictures on the online listing, it was claimed by the auction company that the car could start.But the YouTuber had no such luck, and had to work for much of the evening to fire it up even once.He jokingly added: “There’s no way they started it. The only person who would know if this thing starts is Rashford.”Most read in FootballThe car being mounted revealed the full extent of the damageCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEThe Wraith had to be lifted in by ForkliftCredit: MAT ARMSTRON YOUTUBEThe rear wheel was completely goneCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBEOne of the windows was also smashedCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBECASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfter a night toiling away, they eventually did manage to jump start the vehicle, using Mat’s father’s Citroen people-carrier.But that proved to be a one-off, with the car then failing to start on its own accord.Die-hard England fan cuts message into grass for Southgate and Co ahead of Euro 2024 that can be seen from SPACE[embedded content]Upon closer inspection, Mat said: “The suspension’s a mess,” Before adding: “And the exhaust is perished.”He then compared the curvature on the car caused by the crash to that of a banana.Adding to the problem is the fact that the Rolls is a Mansory Black Badge, with Mansory parts being some of the most expensive in the world.One of the Mansory logos on the outside of the car alone would have cost over a grand to replace, which showed the scale of the task ahead.The solution seems to be that the YouTuber will buy an older second hand Rolls Royce and use it for parts, with the cheapest car costing around £90k.The video showcasing the project was only uploaded yesterday, and the project still has a long way to go, so the rest of the restoration is likely to follow soon.READ MORE SUN STORIESAs part of the video, Mat has decided to auction off the left wing of the Rolls and sign it, saying that he hopes Rashford will sign it too.Tickets for the wing cost £1 each, with all of the funds being donated to food bank charity FareShare, which Rashford is a huge supporter of.The YouTuber admitted it’s his toughest challenge yetCredit: MAT ARMSTRONG YOUTUBE More

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      Man Utd star ‘inhaled laughing gas from balloons’ before he was involved in 74mph car crash in his Audi A3

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      FOOTIE ace Brandon Williams inhaled laughing gas before being involved in a high speed car crash, a court heard today.The Man United defender faced magistrates over last year’s 74mph smash.Brandon Williams pictured today as a court heard that he inhaled laughing gas before he was involved in a high speed car crashCredit: CHRIS NEILLWilliams behind the wheel last year as he arrived for Man Utd trainingCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAs Williams, 23, looked on, prosecutor Katie Johnson said he had been driving his Audi A3 S Line motor at speeds over 90mph along the A34 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and was involved in an accident at a speed of 74mph.Ms Johnson said: “He was seen by witnesses to have taken nitrous oxide from balloons.”Williams, formerly of Wilmslow but who gave his address as his parents’ home in Harpurhey, Manchester, appeared in the dock in Crewe dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie.The clerk to the court said that Williams denied dangerous driving and did not accept he was responsible for the accident. READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe also denied he was impaired and that he had no insurance.Magistrates sent the case for trial at Chester crown court with a hearing on April 19. Williams, who is on £65,000-a-week, was granted unconditional bail.He joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first team.Most read in FootballHe has spent two stints on loan away from Old Trafford — firstly with Norwich City during the 2021/22 season where he made 26 appearances.In August boss Erik ten Hag sanctioned another loan move to Ipswich Town where Williams has made 15 appearances.Williams joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first teamCredit: GettyMan United legend Patrice Evra reveals he convinced Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams first-team chanceWilliams, who has represented England at U20 and U21 level, is currently injured and returned to United’s training base prior to Christmas to work on his fitness.Last month we told how a football star had checked into rehab addicted to nitrous oxide.The anaesthetic gas is popular among players who inhale it from balloons for a short high.Risks include heart attacks, stroke and brain damage, while prolonged use can lead to depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.In November nitrous oxide was made a controlled Class C drug.Footie clubs now regularly test players. One set to sign for a Championship club saw the deal break down after doctors found signs his nervous system was ravaged by his use of laughing gas.Williams’ case was heard at the law courts in Crewe todayCredit: Alamy More

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      Brit F1 sensation Oliver Bearman FAILED his first driving test by faulting at lights leaving him asking ‘what the hell?’

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      TEEN F1 star Oliver Bearman flunked his first driving test by messing up at lights.The 18-year-old pipped idol Lewis Hamilton in a stunning debut race in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.F1 sensation Oliver Bearman at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on SaturdayCredit: APDespite joining Ferrari’s academy at 16, he failed his first driving test due to a gaffe at the traffic lightsCredit: UNPIXSBut despite joining Ferrari’s academy at 16, he needed a second test attempt before being allowed on UK roads.Oliver is said to have failed over “response to traffic lights”, which probably means he pulled away too quickly.He enlisted the help of David Currey for a two-hour lesson before passing in October 2022.David, 52, who lives near Chelmsford, Essex, said: “He got in touch over Instagram because I live in his family’s village. READ MORE ON FORMULA ONEI could see from his pictures that he was an F3 driver at the time.“We did the lesson in his BMW. I felt totally safe even though I didn’t have my foot controls. “He had failed his test before on a traffic-light fault. I am not sure if it was for running an amber. Maybe he didn’t stop.“Or it could have been how he was positioned at the lights. When he failed he was a bit like, ‘What the hell’.Most read in Motorsport“I mean, he has been driving since a kid. But he was so polite and just wanted to learn how to pass.“He asked a lot of questions and seemed very down-to-earth, a great lad. Proud Oliver with his test certificate after passingOliver together with girlfriend Estelle OgilvyCredit: InstagramTikToker Estelle Ogilvy’s glam life as she splits time between jetting to watch F1 boyfriend Oliver Bearman and studying “When he sent me a text saying he had passed with no minors I wrote, ‘Well done lad!’.”David, an instructor for 12 years and who charges £37 an hour, added: “Oliver sent me a picture of him and his pass certificate. I only have two or three students a year that pass with no faults.“His dad and family deserve all the credit. His road test was only a small part but I’m proud I helped him pass it.”Oliver’s F1 chance at Jeddah came when he was drafted in for Spaniard Carlos Sainz.He finished seventh, with seven-time champion Lewis ninth. Asked what he would say to Oliver after his recent success, David said: “I would say, keep going to absolute legend. But if I see him back home then I don’t want to do any racing with him.“I don’t want a burn out at the red lights in the village.” More

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      Oliver Bearman passed driving test in MAY and had just hour to practise in Ferrari before becoming youngest Brit F1 star

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      ESSEX boy Oliver Bearman has become Britain’s latest – and youngest – F1 star after making his debut for Ferrari.The 18-year-old, who only passed his driving test in May, was called up as an 11th hour replacement for Carlos Sainz, who suffered appendicitis.Ferrari’s reserve driver Oliver Bearman stepped onto the main stage at the last minute with a superb drive in JeddahCredit: AFPBearman and girlfriend Estelle Ogilvy have had a momentous few monthsBearman turned in a stunning display to earn 11th spot on the gridCredit: GettyHis partner Estelle is a law student and TikTok starCredit: Instagram/silly_lettuceThe Spaniard was taken to hospital where he underwent an operation as said to be recovering well.Bearman only had an hour’s practice to get up to speed with the Ferrari before qualifying for Saturday’s Saudi Arabian GP.And he defied the odds with a brilliant performance to take 11th on the grid – coming within just 0.036 seconds from knocking Lewis Hamilton out from qualifying.Bearman made the slightest of mistakes during turns 22 and 23 otherwise he’d have dumped out Hamilton from the second qualifying session.READ MORE TOP STORIESHe was cheered on by his dad, David, who watched in Ferrari’s garage and winced as his son brushed the walls at high speed and bounced over the kerbs.And Bearman Junior revealed he was in the dark about his incredible call-up until the eleventh hour.He said: “I woke up this morning fully prepared for my F2 race and I got the call late in the day, just a few hours before FP3 that I would be doing it.”Not the circumstance I would wish to be making my F1 debut. I wish the best to Carlos and I hope he recovers well but this is a great opportunity.Most read in Motorsport”I honestly did not have time to get nervous, because I did not have time and it was so late that I needed to get ready to go out on track and make up for lost time.”That made my life a little more difficult and I was flat out with the engineers trying to figure everything out to get up to speed as quickly as possible.TikToker Estelle Ogilvy’s glam life as she splits time between jetting to watch F1 boyfriend Oliver Bearman and studying Bearman drove for the Haas F1 team last season in the practice sessions in Mexico City and Abu Dhabi.Raised in Chelmsford, and schooled at King Edward VI Grammar, he joined Ferrari’s driver academy, aged only 16.He quit school – against his mum’s request and moved to Modena close to Ferrari’s headquarters in northern Italy.He has previously won the Italian Formula Formula 4 and German Formula 4 titles , both in 2021.Last year he was sixth in the Formula Two championship and on Thursday he qualified for the F2 race here in Saudi Arabia on pole.However, he will now ditch his F2 commitments for this weekend after being promoted to replace Sainz.Bearman is the first Brit to drive for F1’s most famous team since Nigel Mansell in 1990.He added: “I have honestly spoken to no one since the announcement, my phone is going crazy but I will try and have a chat with my mum tonight.The Chelmsford starlet reflects on a job well doneCredit: Getty”I think my dad was in the garage but I did not see him at all. I was in the car and then in the garage and back in the car.” It has been such a quick progression in my career. Two years ago I was still in F4 and I only did my first F1 test three or four months ago.”So it has been a quick progression. And to make my F1 debut in red, hopefully it is a sign to come.”Meanwhile, Max Verstappen took a routine pole as nobody was able to match his pace around the street circuit in Jeddah.He put aside the internal conflict between his dad Jos and team boss Christian Horner.And in the latest development in the on-going saga, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko could now face disciplinary action.The 80-year-old is understood to be under investigation for his role in the internal investigation.He was also under strict instructions not to speak to the media, but in an interview with Austrian broadcaster ORF he said he could now miss the next race in Australia.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is another sensational development and should he be found guilty of releasing confidential information then he could face disciplinary action.Should he be sacked, there is a suspicion in the paddock that it could trigger a clause in the Dutchman’s contract, paving a way for him to break his contract with Red Bull to join Mercedes. More

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      Marcus Rashford’s agent brother Dane GUILTY of speeding in flash £120k Mercedes near his £1.5m home

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      MARCUS Rashford’s brother has been found guilty of speeding and hit with a fine after blaming “confusing” road signs.Dane Rashford, 31, who works as the Manchester United star’s football agent, was caught travelling at 39mph in his £120,000 Mercedes in a 30mph zone near his £1.5m home.Dane Rashford was found guilty of speeding today and hit with a fine after blaming ‘confusing’ road signsCredit: Andrew Price / View Finder PicturesDane is the brother and agent of Marcus Rashford, pictured here during a session at United’s training ground Carrington on WednesdayCredit: GettyChester magistrates heard how he was trapped by a hand-held device on Adlington Road in October last year.Representing himself, Dane said he and his family had lived in the area for around a decade and claimed he’d always believed the stretch of road to have a 40mph speed limit.He said: “I’m not the only person who drives at 40mph, everyone does.”Video his sister had recorded showing him driving down the street was played during the one-day trial.Read More on Marcus RashfordIt showed his sat-nav device displaying a 40mph speed limit, with Dane saying: “There’s still no signs here, and the sat-nav still says 40mph.”But Michael O’Kane, prosecuting, said he had broken the 30mph speed limit on that section of the road, as indicated by signs before and after the point where his vehicle was caught by a speed camera.PC Catherine Mickle, of Cheshire Police, said she had observed the speed limit signs and – because it was a residential area with lampposts – drivers should assume by “default” that a 30mph speed limit was in force.But Dane, who is a director of DN May Sports Management, claimed they were “confusing”.Most read in FootballDistrict judge Owen Jones said he had been an “honest and truthful” witness, adding that the football agent had “genuinely and honestly” thought he was travelling in a 40mph zone but it had been a “mistaken view”.The judge found him guilty of one charge of speeding and he was handed three points on his licence to add to an existing three.Dane, of Wilmslow, Cheshire, must also pay a fine of £200, a victim surcharge of £80 and costs of £250.Just 12 days after, he was caught speeding, he was arrested for battery by cops in the USA.He’d been holidaying in Miami when he was charged with domestic violence.Dane, who denied wrongdoing, was released when his $1,500 bond was paid a week later.Last month, it was reported that the charges had been dropped.Last year, his England star younger brother Marcus, 26, was fined £574 and handed six points on his driver’s licence after admitting to speeding in Manchester while behind the wheel of his £670,000 Mercedes.READ MORE SUN STORIESA spokesman for Dane said: “While the court said that Mr Rashford was an ‘honest and truthful’ witness, we are disappointed that they did not accept his testimony that the speed limit was clearly marked at 40mph on the road he was travelling on.”Mr Rashford is now considering whether to appeal the decision.” More

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      ‘Talented’ teen rally car driver, 15, and co-driver, 35, killed in horror crash during race after veering into ditch

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      A TEENAGER and his co-driver have been killed in a deadly rally sprint crash in New Zealand.The pair who tragically died have been named as 15-year-old Brooklyn Horan, and Tyson Jemmett, 35.
      A teenage racer has been tragically killed during the Arcadia Road Rallysprint in New ZealandCredit: Facebook
      His co-driver was also in the car at the time of the tragic crashCredit: Facebook
      Horan and Jemmet had been racing at the Arcadia Road Rallysprint in Paparoa when their car crashed into a river.
      A police investigator said that the car had skidded off the gravel road and plunged into a river swollen with rain.
      The pair were pronounced dead on the scene by emergency services.
      MotorSport New Zealand have confirmed that Horan had been driving the car when it crashed.
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      Although New Zealanders can’t obtain a driver’s licence until they are 16, younger drivers are able to compete under certain conditions.
      On MotorSport New Zealand’s website, it says that the junior driver program “allows people aged between 12 and 16 the ability to obtain a competition licence”.
      According to MotorSport, it is not uncommon for young drivers to participate in these competitions.
      However, the organisation has announced that it will be undertaking a thorough investigation.
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      “The event took place on Arcadia Road in Paparoa which was closed to the public for the duration of the event under the authority of the local Road Controlling Authority,” MotorSport said in its statement.
      “It is too early in the investigation to comment on what the main contributing factors to the crash were, however, it does not seem as though the road was in a detrimental or unsafe condition.”
      Motorsport New Zealand president Wayne Christie added: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of these two competitors and all involved with the Arcadia Road Rallysprint.
      “The whole motorsport community will be understandably shocked and upset by this terrible tragedy.
      “We will be offering support to all those involved in the coming days.”
      Tributes to the pair have been flooding social media.
      World Rally Championship winner Hyden Paddon has taken to X to express his condolences after learning of the double fatal crash.
      He said: “Such a tragic event yesterday of two great people taken too early.
      “Brooklyn Horan was one of the most exciting young rally talents who was destined for big things, and Tyson who was a massive rally fan and family man.
      “Your career may have only just been starting but you had already left your mark.”
      Winger Motorsport said: “On behalf of the team at Winger Motorsport, we send our condolences to the friends and family of Brooklyn Horan and his co-driver Tyson.”
      1Eighty Racing added: “Such a raw talent! You will be missed on the track and our thoughts go out to your family.”
      While Hodgson Motorsport posted: “It is with a very heavy heart that today we heard the absolutely devastating news that Brooklyn passed away doing the very thing we grew to love together as families.
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      “It’s times like these that you remember that the sport we chose comes with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.”
      “Brooklyn you were an amazing kind loving happy kid and that hadn’t changed years later when we crossed paths again back at off-roading last year, the cheeky smile was still the same, you had just grown a weeee bit taller.” More