VSBfromH 74 Posted September 8, 2010 Jean-Michel Baron "Motorcyclist Jean-Michel Baron died Thursday at the age of 56, after 24 years spent in a vegetative state following a crash on the [1986] Dakar Rally". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 8, 2010 Jean-Michel Baron "Motorcyclist Jean-Michel Baron died Thursday at the age of 56, after 24 years spent in a vegetative state following a crash on the [1986] Dakar Rally". So Ariel Sharon has a fairly good prognosis, or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted September 12, 2010 Not very famous but just got a call that an old racing buddy of mine Victor Gilmore ( http://www.victorgilmore.co.uk/victors%20gallery.html ) was killed today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted September 12, 2010 Not very famous but just got a call that an old racing buddy of mine Victor Gilmore ( http://www.victorgilmore.co.uk/victors%20gallery.html ) was killed today. Racing, or by other means? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted September 12, 2010 Not very famous but just got a call that an old racing buddy of mine Victor Gilmore ( http://www.victorgilmore.co.uk/victors%20gallery.html ) was killed today. Racing, or by other means? Racing at Killalane (Irish pure road race outside Dublin) a marshal was hurt in the same incident. He was a bit of a character was Victor, at the same race 9 years ago he set the record for the most "rides" at a road race. 5 races and 6 shags! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted October 6, 2010 Peter Warr The former Lotus team boss has died of a heart attack aged 72. He was responsible for hiring Ayrton Senna as a driver in place of Nigel Mansell, against the wishes of the main team sponsor, John Players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted November 7, 2010 It hardly seemed worth while posting about Jenson Button's near miss with deadly armed force but when the report of half a dozen men armed with machine guns and it passes the "Item 1 on the news test" then I guess it should be noted here. What I would like to know were any of these louts picked up by the local police or are they still at large? PS Obviously still at large since further reports of 7 Sauber mechanics and a number of Ferrari mechanics also being "successfully" mugged at gun point at the same place! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 7, 2010 Watched Stirling Moss this morning on the Andrew Marr show. Certainly looked as if he has a number of years ahead of him. (Lift shafts permitting) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted December 12, 2010 Tom Walkinshaw has died of cancer. He kept that quiet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To die for 3 Posted December 13, 2010 Jacques Swaters former F1 driver and buddy of Enzo Ferrari has died aged 84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted January 11, 2011 Derek Gardner, the man who designed the (in)famous 6-wheel Tyrell back in the mid-70's has died aged 79. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted January 17, 2011 Am I the only one who thinks Bernie Ecclestone looks like Pauline Fowler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted January 21, 2011 2010 F2 champion Dean Stoneman has testicular cancer. He would be a reasonable bet to get a full UK Obit, I would imagine due to his title win last year. Also Dutch racing driver, drugs baron and general ner do well, Charles Zwolsman Sr. has died aged 55. Not a huge loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted February 17, 2011 One for Maryport, methinks. I'll try to make the iplayer synopsis as juicy as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 17, 2011 One for Maryport, methinks. I'll try to make the iplayer synopsis as juicy as possible. Oooooh!! Bring it on. A question: would it have a happier ending if you played it backwards, or forwards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 2, 2011 Sir Jackie Stewart taken ill on a flight and met by paramedics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted March 2, 2011 Sir Jackie Stewart taken ill on a flight and met by paramedics. He's been battling prostate cancer for quite a few years now. Could be a sign to keep him in mind for next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted March 2, 2011 Sir Jackie Stewart taken ill on a flight and met by paramedics. He's been battling prostate cancer for quite a few years now. Could be a sign to keep him in mind for next year He was suffering from chest pains and is now "a bit shaken but absolutely fine", according to his son in this report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted March 27, 2011 I heard tonight that 4 times Indy 500 winner A J Foyt has just been quite ill with a 95% blockage somewhere near his heart. Said to have had a "stent" fitted to re open the flow. The old guy is 76 or so - one to keep an eye on in the next 5 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted May 6, 2011 I know Mr Salmond's lot did very well last night, but I think Sky are jumping the gun a bit with this link 1. Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren 1:26.456, 2. Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes GP 1:26.521, 3. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren 1:27.033, 4. Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes GP 1:27.063, 5. Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull 1:27.149, 6. Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 1:27.340, 7. Vitaly Petrov (RUS) Lotus-Renault 1:27.517, 8. Paul di Resta (SCO) Force India 1:27.725, 9. Sergio Perez (MEX) Sauber 1:27.844, 10. Adrian Sutil (GER) Force India 1:28.052, 11. Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari 1:28.069, 12. Sebastien Buemi (SWI) Toro Rosso 1:28.153, 13. Nick Heidfeld (GER) Lotus-Renault 1:28.475, 14. Jaime Alguersuari (ESP) Toro Rosso 1:28.765, 15. Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Williams F1 1:28.828, 16. Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Williams F1 1:28.946, 17. Jarno Trulli (ITA) Lotus 1:29.409, 18. Kamui Kobayashi (JPN) Sauber 1:29.637, 19. Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) Lotus 1:30.281, 20. Jaine d'Ambrosio (BEL) Virgin Racing 1:31.035, 21. Timo Glock (GER) Virgin Racing 1:31.221, 22. Narain Karthikeyan (IND) Hispania 1:31.320, 23. Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) Hispania 1:31.989, 24. Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted May 6, 2011 I know Mr Salmond's lot did very well last night, but I think Sky are jumping the gun a bit with this link 1. Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren 1:26.456, 2. Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes GP 1:26.521, 3. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren 1:27.033, 4. Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes GP 1:27.063, 5. Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull 1:27.149, 6. Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 1:27.340, 7. Vitaly Petrov (RUS) Lotus-Renault 1:27.517, 8. Paul di Resta (SCO) Force India 1:27.725, 9. Sergio Perez (MEX) Sauber 1:27.844, 10. Adrian Sutil (GER) Force India 1:28.052, 11. Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari 1:28.069, 12. Sebastien Buemi (SWI) Toro Rosso 1:28.153, 13. Nick Heidfeld (GER) Lotus-Renault 1:28.475, 14. Jaime Alguersuari (ESP) Toro Rosso 1:28.765, 15. Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Williams F1 1:28.828, 16. Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Williams F1 1:28.946, 17. Jarno Trulli (ITA) Lotus 1:29.409, 18. Kamui Kobayashi (JPN) Sauber 1:29.637, 19. Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) Lotus 1:30.281, 20. Jaine d'Ambrosio (BEL) Virgin Racing 1:31.035, 21. Timo Glock (GER) Virgin Racing 1:31.221, 22. Narain Karthikeyan (IND) Hispania 1:31.320, 23. Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) Hispania 1:31.989, 24. Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull. He'll be Scottish till he wins something, then he'll be British! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted May 6, 2011 I know Mr Salmond's lot did very well last night, but I think Sky are jumping the gun a bit with this link 1. Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren 1:26.456, 2. Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes GP 1:26.521, 3. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren 1:27.033, 4. Michael Schumacher (GER) Mercedes GP 1:27.063, 5. Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull 1:27.149, 6. Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 1:27.340, 7. Vitaly Petrov (RUS) Lotus-Renault 1:27.517, 8. Paul di Resta (SCO) Force India 1:27.725, 9. Sergio Perez (MEX) Sauber 1:27.844, 10. Adrian Sutil (GER) Force India 1:28.052, 11. Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari 1:28.069, 12. Sebastien Buemi (SWI) Toro Rosso 1:28.153, 13. Nick Heidfeld (GER) Lotus-Renault 1:28.475, 14. Jaime Alguersuari (ESP) Toro Rosso 1:28.765, 15. Pastor Maldonado (VEN) Williams F1 1:28.828, 16. Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Williams F1 1:28.946, 17. Jarno Trulli (ITA) Lotus 1:29.409, 18. Kamui Kobayashi (JPN) Sauber 1:29.637, 19. Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) Lotus 1:30.281, 20. Jaine d'Ambrosio (BEL) Virgin Racing 1:31.035, 21. Timo Glock (GER) Virgin Racing 1:31.221, 22. Narain Karthikeyan (IND) Hispania 1:31.320, 23. Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) Hispania 1:31.989, 24. Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull. He'll be Scottish till he wins something, then he'll be British! But of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 17, 2011 I'm no petol-head, but I have heard of a few of these folks. I opened a thread for Carroll Shelby a while ago, more well known for building/designing cars than racing them perhaps, Brabham and Moss of course, but one other that caught my eye, Guy Ligier - I can only summise he was the brains behind the Ligier F1 team. Just a thought, wasn't Peter Lovely in the Wacky Races rather than the F1 races? DWB Some snippets of info about some of those on the 75+ list : (33) Pete Lovely was not in 'Wacky Races' - that was Peter Perfect. Lovely bought a Lotus 49 and proceeded to enter a few GPs in 1969-70, usually not qualifying or finishing so far behind that he was not classified. For 1971, he got a Lotus 69 and did just as well. Peter Perfectly-Lovely has passed away. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110517/F1/110519858 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 20, 2011 Don't rule out Sebastian Vettel, he is on the way to being as good as Ayrton Senna but will he live long enough to win another World Championship? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted June 8, 2011 I've found a great compilation of motorsports crashes from the good old days of yore, long before helmets, seatbelts and basic fire safety conspired to ruin the entertainment. It's amazing how many of the drivers thrown out of their vehicles manage to get up and scamper off. http://vimeo.com/20247765 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
