Vale: Norm Fritter

Australian rallying has lost one of its greatest characters, with the passing today of Norm Fritter, the father of Coral Taylor and grandfather of Molly Taylor.

Norm was a popular figure in rallying, competing at all levels of the sport, including a long stint in the Australian Rally Championship in the 1990s.

A larger than life man, with a driving style to match, Norm was always spectacular to watch and seemed to derive plenty of pleasure from driving ‘on the edge’.

Spectators and photographers were well advised to take a step back when Norm was approaching, and he loved telling you about his exploits at stage ends or service breaks.

Coral Taylor said today that her father would be “remembered as one of life’s true larrikins.

“Years ago, Peter Glennie said to me (in a very serious tone) ‘Coral, some people have delinquent children, but there are others who have delinquent parents.’

“I hope he was met at the Pearly Gates with a scotch. Go party Norman.”

RallySport Magazine sends it sincere condolences to Coral and the family. We remember Norm with tremendous affection, and he will be sadly missed.

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