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[Rick]

Ex Toyota rally team and F1 principal has died in a Volvo PV during a historic rally, apparently a head-on with a taxi

http://www.crash.net/motorsport/f1/news/164710-0/ove_andersson_killed_in_rally_collision.html

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[Uncle Joe]

Curious thing about this is that so far, its not been reported in the swedish press as yet....

Anyone who doesnt know who OA is will not understand this comment, but how long will it be before the smoke changes colour?

[Rick]

you'll have to elaborate on that one UJ!?

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[Uncle Joe]

Ove Anderssons nickname was ''The Pope''

As there is only a small population here, Swedes are very proud of celebrities compared to other countries. These celebrities tend to become folk heroes, given nicknames, and get rammed down our throats a little. If I know the swedish nickname for anyone involved in sports that dont interest me in the least, (4 wheeled motor) you can guess how much publicity they get!