maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 15, 2012 Lee Richardson; speedway rider. Mutterings in the British speedway community about how needless this accident was and how different safety barriers would have prevented it being fatal. Massive interna injuries after he hit metal hoardings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9v5py7jj3I 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 19, 2012 Motorcycle rider Mark Buckley killed at the North West 200 road race in Northern Ireland. http://www.bbc.co.uk...reland-18128784 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted May 19, 2012 Two more racing passings lately - Gerard Pillon, who raced sportscars and in F2, was killed in a road accident, aged 75, last Saturday, whilst Ian Burgess, who started 16 Grand Prix's in the late 1950's and early 1960's died this morning, aged 81. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted May 28, 2012 I liked this quote on the autosport forum web site today... "AJ Foyt looks bad. There was a betting pool for which would expire first AJ or Jim Nabors." I must say that I too watched a clip or two of AJ in the build-up programme that he looked quite unwell. How many more years he has in him is a prime question but I guess not many more than 10 for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 29, 2012 And meanwhile, Ross Brawn is talking up Michael Schumacher's performance last weekend and clearly suggesting the man who has started more F1 events than anyone else continues his career into 2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 3, 2012 Former F1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Salvadori @ 90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted June 6, 2012 Paul Pietsch, the last surviving pre-war Grand Prix driver, the oldest (until recently) Grand Prix driver, the first Grand Prix driver to reach 100 years of age and a DDP pick for 2 teams, has died, aged 100 - http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/paul-pietsch-gestorben-der-gruender-der-motor-presse-ist-tot-5034459.html. But I'm not sure if he'll get an obit - he's been dead a week, but also as Roy Salvadori now has a full obit in the Telegraph, it might need an Independent "Motor racing special" of Salvo, Burgess, Leston and Pietsch for it to be recognised in the UK press. All the proper obits are in German right now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted June 17, 2012 Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson fractured a couple of bones in his spine at Le Mans this weekend. BIG accident to rival wee Alan McNish's crash last year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzw5i14ewXY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted June 17, 2012 Gareth Roberts, rally driver killed in Italy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 1, 2012 Jorge Lorenzo got taken out this weekend, very close to a full-scale calamity involving a few of the field on the opening lap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted July 2, 2012 It was a spectacularly dickish move from Bautista, what you don't see from this footage, but you saw on the telly, was his sweeping lunge from a few places back right into the corner, he was never going to make it, and rightfully he has been penalised by having to start at the back of the grid in the next race, and Lorenzo has been allowed a replacement engine without penalty, as you also don't see from this that Lorenzo's bike blew up - but both got straight up and were not injured, thankfully. Sadly it didn't involve that whinging buck-toothed fuck-knuckle Casey Stoner, although he did have a biggun in practice the other day, for which I will find footage and post it in the Room Lovely thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted July 2, 2012 Sadly it didn't involve that whinging buck-toothed fuck-knuckle Casey Stoner I see we share a "love" of that obnoxious wee cunt. I had the misfortune of being pitted next to him when he was about 15, I was goin to knock his fuck in until someone pointed out that I would be done for child abuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted July 2, 2012 Sadly it didn't involve that whinging buck-toothed fuck-knuckle Casey Stoner I see we share a "love" of that obnoxious wee cunt. I had the misfortune of being pitted next to him when he was about 15, I was goin to knock his fuck in until someone pointed out that I would be done for child abuse. He is just such an unlikeable character, despite (and I hate to say it) being a pretty exceptional rider. He always has an excuse for when he doesn't win, or things don't go his way, he just doesn't like to accept that sometimes, someone else is better on the day. Arm pump, chatter, stomach ache, there's always something - if he could just show a little humility sometimes and admit 'yes, today Lorenzo/Pedrosa/whoever was better than me', then maybe I could show him a bit more respect - and of course, the 'obviously your ambition outweighed your talent' comment to Rossi just shows what a total twat he is. And don't get me started on how far up his ass Moody and Ryder are - there are other riders on the track you pair of ass-licking cock-knockers! I'm glad he's retiring - it will open up the field a little more, although I think Lorenzo will now be the man to beat for the forseeable future. Although for next year, dependent on who offers him a ride, I would not count out our very own Crutchlow. He's got the fire in his belly that some of the others just don't have - it's all very well being a smart, calculating, precision rider, but you need that bit of mad-as-fuck in you, and he's got it, like Simoncelli before him. Sorry, I've gone off on a bit of a tangent there - so to summarise, yes, I think Casey Stoner is a cunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted July 2, 2012 Sorry, I've gone off on a bit of a tangent there - so to summarise, yes, I think Casey Stoner is a cunt. He speaks very highly of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted July 2, 2012 Sadly it didn't involve that whinging buck-toothed fuck-knuckle Casey Stoner I see we share a "love" of that obnoxious wee cunt. I had the misfortune of being pitted next to him when he was about 15, I was goin to knock his fuck in until someone pointed out that I would be done for child abuse. He is just such an unlikeable character, despite (and I hate to say it) being a pretty exceptional rider. He always has an excuse for when he doesn't win, or things don't go his way, he just doesn't like to accept that sometimes, someone else is better on the day. Arm pump, chatter, stomach ache, there's always something - if he could just show a little humility sometimes and admit 'yes, today Lorenzo/Pedrosa/whoever was better than me', then maybe I could show him a bit more respect - and of course, the 'obviously your ambition outweighed your talent' comment to Rossi just shows what a total twat he is. And don't get me started on how far up his ass Moody and Ryder are - there are other riders on the track you pair of ass-licking cock-knockers! I'm glad he's retiring - it will open up the field a little more, although I think Lorenzo will now be the man to beat for the forseeable future. Although for next year, dependent on who offers him a ride, I would not count out our very own Crutchlow. He's got the fire in his belly that some of the others just don't have - it's all very well being a smart, calculating, precision rider, but you need that bit of mad-as-fuck in you, and he's got it, like Simoncelli before him. Sorry, I've gone off on a bit of a tangent there - so to summarise, yes, I think Casey Stoner is a cunt. The comment to Rossi did anger me as the only time he raced over here he tried to take a corner 30 mph too quick and went arse over tit then beat the shit out of the bike with his crash helmet as if it was to blame. The next day he was kind enough to empty the tanks of his motorhome flooding us, thats when I was going to show him another ues for a paddock stand!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted July 2, 2012 The next day he was kind enough to empty the tanks of his motorhome flooding us, thats when I was going to show him another ues for a paddock stand!!!!!! Isn't a tyre iron the weapon of choice in such circumstances? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted July 3, 2012 Spanish F1 test driver Maria de Villota has suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash during testing in Cambridgeshire. According to BBC Cambridgeshire presenter Chris Mann, who witnessed the crash: "Strangely, the car suddenly accelerated into the lorry and the car went careering into the side of the loading board." I don't think she'll be promoted to racing driver anytime soon. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
our Sydney 11 Posted July 3, 2012 Hi Lardy and One shot may I say thanks for a top rant expression of opinion, cheared me up no end to have two people let loose on a subject they feel pasionate about. Not really into two wheeled roundy roundy stuff but I really enjoyed that. more please don't care about the subject just need some passion! Best regards Syd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 3, 2012 Re de Villotta, I'd really appreciate OoO's inside knowledge on this. It may be a bit more than her not being promoted soon. What feels odd to me is that on her first session in an F1 car she hit a support vehicle. S'cuse the cynicism but...is this a case of a cash-strapped team grabbing an unsuitable driver because she offered sponsorship and publicity options and, if so, was this an accident waiting to happen as soon as she was left in sole charge of that amount of power and a car that nervous? Not having a go about women drivers. If I'm right about the above I also think Danica Patrick could have got into that car, done the session and walked away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krustylicious 3 Posted July 3, 2012 Maria, had done already several hundred km in an f1 car last year. It sounds more of an accident than anything else than her ability. Given her facial and head injuries I think some sensitivity is needed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,194 Posted July 3, 2012 Re de Villotta, I'd really appreciate OoO's inside knowledge on this. It may be a bit more than her not being promoted soon. What feels odd to me is that on her first session in an F1 car she hit a support vehicle. S'cuse the cynicism but...is this a case of a cash-strapped team grabbing an unsuitable driver because she offered sponsorship and publicity options and, if so, was this an accident waiting to happen as soon as she was left in sole charge of that amount of power and a car that nervous? De Villota is an able enough driver, who, if we are going to compare with the increasing amount of female drivers in the top-level of the sport, certainly rates higher than Katherine Legge and Ana Beatriz. I'd say she's on a similar level as Simona de Silvestro, who bar a miserable Indianapolis 500, has delivered a number of worthy performances in the IRL over the last year. In her favour, her father, Emilio (who she is the spitting image of, facial wise), was not only a F1 driver, but team boss and driver coach, so she has had that support and knowlesge more than some others. Against her is the fact that her surname alone has led to sponsorship in Spain, let alone the fact that she's female, so it doesn't give an impression of someone in for talent, more for the reasons MPFC notes above. However, Maldonado was seen as a "pay driver" and quashed that a few months ago. But generally speaking, her performancs don't really merit a F1 drive, irrespective of today. It's worth noting that when Timo Glock was ill and had to miss the European Grand Prix, that de Villota was not an option at any stage, and also hadn't got the requirements necessary for a superlicence. I think she'd probably make a competitve driver in sportscars or touring cars though. Sorry... short answer is... no, it appears more a freak accident than driver ability alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 3, 2012 BautistaFair enough, first point taken, though OoO knows his stuff here and I'd appreciate his opinion. Re the other point..."Deathlist" and "sensitivity" usually combined in sentences about as often as Eric Pickles and Anorexia! Add an edit to say I'm replying to Hatchet Man and during the typing of my reply OoO pulled the Bautista inside line and posted at the same time. Cheers OoO, I've got it now. Does she still look like her dad? Oh, my coat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted July 3, 2012 Really shocked by the nasty accident to Maria De Villota. Wish her well over the next few days to pull through and start to make a full recovery ASAP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 4, 2012 Ferrari's top designer has died at 85. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 4, 2012 de Vilotta critical but stable, but she's lost her right eye: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-18711127 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
