Shocked to hear of Steves passing , a true racer and bloody nice bloke . Straight talking and always friendly . Will be sadly missed . Heartfelt condolances to all the family , sally and his crew . Tractor.

Robert Lawson

15 years ago

So truly sorry to hear of Steve's untimely departure, my thoughts go out to all the family and freinds. a true sportsman who will be missed from the sidecar racing world. god bless you all. Rob an island racing fan

A massive loss & my sincerest condolences go to his family. I knew Steve throughout our school days and we sat next to each other during Park Middle. A talented pupil in all subjects at school, especially in art, rugby & running. Always had a smile on his face and a real joker that could leave you in stitches. God bless you Steve & R.I.P Regards Rob Farr

I never forget our meeting in Hockenheim, one day before we have lost him. The last interview and photos are here: http://extreme.sport-express.ru/sport_67/news/5605/c/(1) Galyna Russian journalist

Steve, gone but neva forgotten. gone to the race track in the sky now, enjoy.... ride it high hunny.... u will be miss by everyone. Sally and the rest of Steve's family, u are in our thoughts. R.I.P Steve, nigth night Hayley an Dan xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

To a special friend, we'll never forget you. Love Chris, Colin, Levi and Luke xxx

Always a mate Steve, miss and love you lots God bless mate xxxx

very sad news steve was highly respected in the sidecar paddock just a honest clean racer will be missed by eveyone

Shocked, sad and upset when we heard the awful news. Steve will be very sadly missed by all. Our thoughts are with Sally and Steve's family. Alan and Cath Brown

I knew Steve from about five years old. The thing that sticks in my mind the most is just how mad Steve was about racing even from an early age. If it was sunny we would be racing around the School at the end of Steves street on our bikes. If it was raining we would be on the Scalextric ( for which he bought motorbike & sidecars). We used to spend hours sat in Steve's yard on his dad's sidecar pretending to race in the TT. At one point Steve even drew up a plan to build a sidecar onto his Grifter. At least you lived your dream.

Although we haven't spoken in many years I was saddened to hear the tragic news on Thursday. Spending time at cub scouts, seeing you regularly around school and in later years our paths crossed during what was probably your early racing career at Bridlington circuit? It just seems like yesterday! Such a great talent, who I know will be missed greatly by everyone who knew you. My sincere sympathy and condolences to your family and friends. Peace be with you Steve.

Words cannot express our sadness at the loss of such a wonderful young man. Our thoughts are with Adele, Jim, Sally and the family. Dave, Joan, Ali and Jo Shaw (Newsagents)

such a sad time .Steve was a lovely happy young man his smile could charm the birds off the trees .condolences to his family and to sally ...

Hello i saw the accident on Hockenheim it was verry terrible sorry for my bad english Time to say good bye missing you Rene´Belz Philippsburg Germany

Spending our child hood together around the circuits watching our fathers racing to growing up and spending some very good nights and mornings in the isle of man pubs and clubs..... a real genuine guy. steve holmes D H AUTOS. Our respects go out to jim,adele,marie and the whole family. from dennis linda and steve and family.

What can be said that hasn't already been said......what a loss to to your family, friends and sidecar racing. Gone but not forgotten

An awesome rider, and such a nice guy. Will be so mcuh missed by all who were touched by him

We saw that horrible accident in Hockenheim. Our deepest condolences from Germany. Gabi and Dieter

I knew Steve in his cycling days he was a good young talent and although I am the same age as his dad Jim he always had time to stop for a chat. Thinking of Jim and Addel at this sad time God Bless you Gordon & Myra Claughton

My memory of Steve is that of many years racing with him, and long conversations over the phone working out how to get more power from the Yamaha’s. He was one of many people who I have the utmost respect for and I will dearly miss him. One of my latest memories is that of racing at Anglesey circuit, when Steve was stuck behind us looking for away round, finally having held him off for two laps he went for the inside line and got us on the way on to the start and finish. A fantastic driver and a fantastic guy all round. My respects to Jim, Adele. Marie, Lisa and Sally and the rest of his family and friends. Pete

Our deepest condolences from Germany Claudia and Michael

sunday we are racing and suddenly the red flag came. i stopped at the crash and saw you and rick. at that moment the doctors came and i left the place to let them do theyr work. i am sorry that i could not help you.but you will for ever in my mind.thank you to let me know you,to let you in my and my family's live.thank you to be our friend.chris baert, rosine coppieter, jens wasiak and thomas pohl; the gent express will mis you.

steve was a pleasure to know and compete with a truly really nice guy!

We grew up together in the paddock then we became drinking buddys. I wish we had have seen more of each other but you were always there and never changed. This shouldnt have happened to you. You will always be in my memories and my heart I will miss bumping into you and your smile that would make a bad day turn good. good nite godbless to a true friend and a great cousin xx joannexx

You were a genuine guy with plenty of positive things to say about many of those around you. We have lost a friend and this has broken our hearts. But with each happy memory of you it will repair.

Our deepest condolences to Sally, Steves family and friends. The sidecar family lost such a good guy and friend - it's so sad... We cannot believe it... have spoken with him minutes before the start of the race on the grid.... Steve, we will miss you much. It was a honour to have raced with you! Adolf Hänni with Christiane and little Julia -Hänni Racing Team Switzerland-

steve was very local to me and rebored loads of my bikes a cranks etc and his knowledge was breathtaking and always willing to help...a really nice and genuine bloke that i will miss.my love and thoughts go to his family. gary-rd-robbo

Knew Steve as a kid when we all hung around Glasshoughton First School playing fields on our bikes! Bumped into him several times in later life - a great guy and a very genuine person. I am deeply saddened by his death and my condolences go to his family and friends, he will be dearly missed both on and off the track. Rest in peace Steve.

i am saddened to hear this news, my thoughts go to steves family and friends. he'll be missed on and off the race track.

Having in the past spoken to Steve at the TT, and having a photo taken of him with my teenage son, we were devastatded to hear this very sad news. Sincere condolences to Steve's family. Richard, Cambridge, UK

I only met steve a few times at the race tracks, and for fittings when we made his and pauls suits , he was allways so polite and friendly a real genuin guy he will be deeply missed. a true star. christine

I only met steve once, i was helping load outfits, tools, helmets etc into the van for transporting to Tims place for the croatian round. Steve was watching me load dirty wheels, tyres and general stuff, he laughed at me cos he said YOUR A GIRL!!!!!!!! Maybe he was surprised cos i got long girly nails but as i told him 'it's the only ladylike bit about me' It was an absolute pleasure to meet him and yes, most definately One of the good guys RIP steve, you'll leave a gap that could never be filled. x

Only met steve 3 times before i went to croatia with Tim Reeves Team, Great weekend, he made me feel like i was part of the SIDECAR FAMILY, When i left he shook my hand and I said, 'hope to see you soon' his reply was 'You'd better be at Le Mans', That memory will be with me forever, now, sadly, I'll be there and he wont, only in spirit!!!!!! Stunned and shocked, it's always the good guys. R .I.P Steve, you were no doubtedly ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS !!!!!!

You were a great kid and grew to be a fantastic guy, even though we didn't see each other much when we did it was as if we had never been apart, always the same no matter what, will miss you desperatly. You will always and forever be in our hearts and our thoughts. good night to our racing ace. You made us so proud to be a part of your life. RIP. Aunty Jean & Uncle Roy . The teddy's are to keep you warm (micheal)

Really wish I could have seen you more often, but now I will never see you again. Godbless & good night xxx Hayley - Your Cousin xxx

Ich habe dieser schweren Unfall in Hockenheim Live gesehen. Ich möchte mein tiefstes Mitgefühl für die Familie von Steve und seine Freunde zum Ausdruck bringen. Steve, wir werden dich nie vergessen. RIP Steve PS.: ich hoffe das Rob bald zur Vollständigen Genesung findet.

Ich habe dieser schweren Unfall in Hockenheim Live gesehen. Ich möchte mein tiefstes Mitgefühl für die Familie von Steve und seine Freunde zum Ausdruck bringen. Steve, wir werden dich nie vergessen. RIP Steve PS.: ich hoffe das Rob bald zur Vollständigen Genesung findet.

sadly missed from uncle roy

i only knew steve through racing at the isle of man and uk racing he was a great man on the track and off the track. A great person to know in the padock. I would like to send my condolences out to steves family aswell. im going to miss steve's face but i will remember him for all the good times and all the advice and help he offered me. Rest in peace steve

Known Steve about 18 years and his dad even longer. Devastated to hear the news Sunday night, as everone else must've been, I couldn't believe it. Only last week we were discussing the death of poor Craig Jones. Seen us play in the band loads and many times locally with our acoustic set. Gutted mate, rest in peace.

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I tried to catch you but I couldn't. That was 25 year ago in the Park Middle Sports Day 100m race. We were never close but I always remember you as a happy smiling kid. On the occasions that we spoke since leaving school I always found you to be friendly, genial and passionate when you spoke about what you were doing. I didn't follow your racing career closely but got regular updates from friends on the Isle of Man. It was one of those friends who told me about this tragedy on Monday morning. It came as a big shock and memories that I wasn't expecting came flooding back even after all these years. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of those people who were close to you. Rest in peace Steve.