doomchanter 2 Posted November 15, 2013 Bernie Ecclestone looks like a shrunken Andy Warhol As I often say after an extra heavy night on the sauce "I feel like Andy Warhol looks" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted November 17, 2013 Kurt Caselli, an off-road motorcycle racer was killed the other day at the Baja 1000 - I thought it was already on here but I can't find it. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2508540/Off-road-racing-champ-Kurt-Caselli-killed-high-speed-desert-crash-raced-finish-line-Baja-1000.html Initial reports on the Motorcycle News website said that the track had been sabotaged by spectators, although this has now been changed to him hitting an animal. According to MCN, sabotage is not uncommon at this race, as the spectators like to make the racing more exciting http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/sport/sportresults/Off-road/2013/November/nov1613-kurt-caselli/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted November 17, 2013 Accidentally clicked "follow" on Jim Bamber's daughter's Twitter page yesterday while looking for information about his condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted November 22, 2013 Originally posted by myself in 2012: Worthy of DDP note, but obituary chances are so-so.... Bev Bond, ex F3 driver and successful club racer, has cancer, whilst Frank Sytner, ex touring car champ and owner of a huge range of garages in the East Midlands - although now better, has had many a heart scare/attack in the past. Well, Sytner seems to be ticking over okay, but Bond has finally lost his fight against cancer today, after being admitted to Poole Hospital last month. I still doubt he will get the obit, not that it matters now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted November 30, 2013 Being reported on Twitter and Italian media that former MotoGP and World Superbike rider Doriano Romboni has been killed at a tribute event to Marco Simoncelli. If Google Translate can be trusted it sounds like he crashed and was hit by another rider, which is how Marco himself was killed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doriano_Romboni http://www.lastampa.it/2013/11/30/italia/cronache/moto-grave-incidente-al-sicday-di-latina-doriano-romboni-travolto-in-pista-9iIyLsJPidYPSWOB2O8iSM/pagina.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted November 30, 2013 Being reported on Twitter and Italian media that former MotoGP and World Superbike rider Doriano Romboni has been killed at a tribute event to Marco Simoncelli. If Google Translate can be trusted it sounds like he crashed and was hit by another rider, which is how Marco himself was killed. http://en.wikipedia....Doriano_Romboni http://www.lastampa....iSM/pagina.html Ouch.....! Painfully ironic. Maybe they won't bother holding any kind of "tribute race" to Senna next year for the 20th anniversary, after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted November 30, 2013 Being reported on Twitter and Italian media that former MotoGP and World Superbike rider Doriano Romboni has been killed at a tribute event to Marco Simoncelli. If Google Translate can be trusted it sounds like he crashed and was hit by another rider, which is how Marco himself was killed. http://en.wikipedia....Doriano_Romboni http://www.lastampa....iSM/pagina.html Ouch.....! Painfully ironic. Maybe they won't bother holding any kind of "tribute race" to Senna next year for the 20th anniversary, after that. Confirmed http://uk.news.yahoo.com/romboni-dies-crash-simoncelli-tribute-event-170737777--spt.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted December 1, 2013 Ken Gregory, former manager of Stirling Moss and owner of the BRP Grand Prix team, has died, aged 87 - http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/formula-1-mosss-manager-ken-gregory-dies-130555567--f1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted December 2, 2013 The driver in the Paul Walker crash was a racing driver, Roger Rodas: http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/who-roger-rodas-driver-paul-2873910 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted December 7, 2013 Former F3 and F3000 driver Philippe Favre killed in a skiing accident - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/111778 Sad news - had the ability to get to F1 and arguably should've done in the late 80's/early 90's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted December 9, 2013 Inside Tip for those who want to take a gamble - I don't know exactly what's wrong with him but..... Brian Hart, former racing driver and engine builder extraordinare, is very, very poorly and increasingly frail these days. Hart is 77. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted January 6, 2014 Brian Hart at 77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted January 6, 2014 And the wait for an obit begins... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted January 6, 2014 And here it is. And Telegraph too. Now to see if it's a unique hit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted January 6, 2014 And here it is. And Telegraph too. Now to see if it's a unique hit Erm.... I'm gonna go ahead and say it will be. Even I didn't know who he was and I can name loads of obscure people from F1 in the 70s, 80s etc. At first when I saw the name I thought it was that journeyman driver bloke with the rather ungainly-looking nose, but it turns out that was Brian Redman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted January 6, 2014 And here it is. And Telegraph too. Now to see if it's a unique hit Depends how many people took notice of and then acted upon my hot tip last month. I didnt act upon my own tip (Dont ask) so it looks like 10 points to you. Murray Walker was preparing something for Brian on the BBC website anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted January 6, 2014 Rotten Ali has picked him in a couple of the forum competitions so might have picked him in the DDP Cheers for the tip. Had a feeling he would be obit-worthy as anything Senna-related will likely get something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted January 6, 2014 Oh. Right. In that case it probably won't be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted January 6, 2014 I'm still racking my brains why I dropped him. I think it was due to age reasons, possible obit concerns but mainly that although he was ill, I didn't know quite what was wrong with him - one photo I saw of him in his last public appearance in May 2013 seemed to be dementia related, and that was correct.Not sure it was as advanced as it wad/i] If I lose the title by 7 (or 10 points), then in retrospect I should've kept the tip to meself, but all's fair in love and the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted January 6, 2014 I'm still racking my brains why I dropped him. I think it was due to age reasons, possible obit concerns but mainly that although he was ill, I didn't know quite what was wrong with him - one photo I saw of him in his last public appearance in May 2013 seemed to be dementia related, but now I understand that it was cancer. Ah well. If I lose the title by 7 (or 10 points), then in retrospect I should've kept the tip to meself, but all's fair in love and the DDP. Including screwing yourself?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted January 10, 2014 https://mobile.twitter.com/EurosportCom_EN/status/421687990037905408?screen_name=EurosportCom_EN Said that 50 year old Belgian rider Eric Palante has died during the Dakar Rally Raid. http://www.rte.ie/sport/motorsport/rally/2014/0110/497098-probe-as-rider-dies-in-dakar-rally/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted January 13, 2014 John Button, Jenson Button's father. Was a prominent rallycross driver in the 1970s, and later attended all bar one of Button's grands prix to date Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted January 13, 2014 John Button, Jenson Button's father. Was a prominent rallycross driver in the 1970s, and later attended all bar one of Button's grands prix to date Always thought he looked in shit shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 13, 2014 That'll button him up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted January 25, 2014 in the 24 Hours of Daytona. Both drivers taken to hospital. Fingers crossed they are OK 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
