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RIP Tony Tuttle **Updated 17.06.2024 with comments & funeral details**

Posted on 17th June 2024 at 23:16
We are very sorry to report that long-standing CRMC member Tony Tuttle died on Sunday morning, 9th June 2024. 

RIP Tony Tuttle 

 
Tony Tuttle was a distinctive chap around the CRMC paddock, despite his diminutive stature, easily recognised by his red leathers. Ever-helpful and a skilled engineer, he earned a reputation as one of the best tuners of the Honda parallel twin engine used in the 250 and 250, combining good reliability with power.  
 
He tuned many of the engines we see in the CRMC paddock, including mine (Mark George), Charles Murdoch, Gary Freeman and many others. His dogged determination on track, combined with the power he squeezed from his engines made him a fast rider on track, winning many races and championships throughout his racing career. His last track success was winning the Over-55 Championship in 2022 (see photo). At the CRMC Dinner Dance in 2022, he was also surprised and pleased to be awarded the CRMC Clubman of the Year Trophy, recognising the help and advice he's given to so many of us over the years.  
 
Tony leading the pack at Anglesey 
Tony exiting the banking at Anglesey 
Tony rounding the hairpin at Cadwell 
The funeral will be at 1.15pm on Monday, 24th June 2024 at: 
 
Oak Chapel Crematorium, 
Crownhill,  
Milton Keynes,  
MK8 0LE 
 
Please feel free to leave a few words about Tony and what he meant to you in the Comments below. 
 
RIP Tony 
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On 12th June 2024 at 23:02, Chris Smallbones wrote:
Tony was one of those real nice blokes, he would always have a chat and he was really helpful if you had any machine problems, we will miss him round the paddock, a really sad loss.
On 12th June 2024 at 21:35, martynhiggins wrote:
Tony was a true sportsman he would go extra mile to come and pick me and all of my stuff as i am one the crmc marshal lives not to far from Tony and Elaine would pick me and have good old chat on the way the meeting and on the way back from the meeting RIP Tony young man Tony may be gone but not forgotten with love from CRCM marshal martyn higgins
On 12th June 2024 at 18:11, Charles Murdoch wrote:
Tony will be missed by everyone who had the chance to meet him. Always there with his pair of experienced hands, not expecting, wanting or needing anything in return. I’m forever thankful for his help and advice; when it’s my turn it pass it on, I’ll be sure to credit Tony. He leaves a fantastic legacy, a genuine bloke-in-his-shed motorcycle racer.
On 12th June 2024 at 14:47, Harvey and Margaret Swetnam wrote:
Tony was a TRUE Gentleman, a good friend, excellent mechanic and rider. he will be deeply missed by both of us.Uur thoughts are with Elaine and family.
On 11th June 2024 at 22:23, Mark George wrote:
I am so sad we've lost Tony, a true gent, a skilled engineer and a good friend. He'll be sorely missed. He's probably bashing fairings with someone else upstairs now ;(
Thanks for everything,
RIP Tony