04/12/2024
Finding a second on the track can change your whole weekend and in a second your whole life can change.
On 30th November 2024 we devastatingly lost an extraordinary man and a legend in Motorsport.
Motor Racing will never be the same with out you, Dad.
My heart will always be heavy without you, I don’t know how I’ll get in the Alfa without you. We will miss everything about you, your smile, your knowledge, your timing, your cooking, your opinion but most of all your love and support. I will miss you hanging over the wall with your stop watch and your hand waving me down the straight. I’ll miss seeing you as I come out of the car to give me your hand and your thoughts. I will miss you watching me work on the car and telling me how you would do it.
We’ll miss you forever Dad, our whole Motorsport community will miss you. You will always be a legend and pioneer in Australian Motorsport.
Rest in Peace Dad.
Basil Ricciardello
25/04/1943 -30/11/2024