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Remembering Jay Dornin
Christopher Dornin commemorates his brother Jay Dornin and crew members Kris and Richard Nagy who died in a tragic Thistle accident on July 5, 1967 during the Northern California Districts at Monterey Bay. The article details the accident investigation, notes it as the first known racing fatality in Thistle history, and emphasizes the Class's commitment to safety improvements.
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This is a summary. The full article text is © the Thistle Class Association — read the original scan via the link above.