Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 3, 2015 Jem Marsh, of Marcos manufacturing dead http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Jem-Marsh-legend-Marcos-sports-cars-died-84/story-26113841-detail/story.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted March 3, 2015 That's sad. I only met him once, at a car manufacturers meeting at the SMMT. Great way to build cars - marine plywood bulkheads and GRP curvy outer panels. In a similar vein about meeting people once, I'm thinking Paddy Hopkirk will really be getting on by now. On checking I find he is 81. And I was astounded to see him still pushing his brand in a business meeting back in 2004. Made of sturn stuff these old motor sports guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 4, 2015 Every time I see someone has posted something new here I think "now THIS is the Jules Bianchi death finally being announced" only to be disappointed again and again. I almost backed off his name due to concerns his family might keep France's National Vegetable alive for no reason. Shoulda followed those instincts. SCreep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 4, 2015 Alonso's bang on the head has ruled him out of the first Grand Prix this year. Likely to live, mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted March 4, 2015 Alonso's bang on the head has ruled him out of the first Grand Prix this year. Likely to live, mind. Yeah but is F1? http://www.grandprix247.com/2015/02/10/ecclestone-has-stupid-plan-to-bolster-shrinking-f1-grid/ http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/story/193209.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted March 4, 2015 That's sad. I only met him once, at a car manufacturers meeting at the SMMT. Great way to build cars - marine plywood bulkheads and GRP curvy outer panels. In a similar vein about meeting people once, I'm thinking Paddy Hopkirk will really be getting on by now. On checking I find he is 81. And I was astounded to see him still pushing his brand in a business meeting back in 2004. Made of sturn stuff these old motor sports guys. A colleague of mine said he received an e-mail from Paddy Hopkirk last week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 8, 2015 So, the rop link is a spectacular and very wet crash from Rally Mexico a few days ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsbqH6s_lcE and, for real heroics, watch the M Sport mechanics in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfM_cPD1Clo The car was back on the road for the next section. M Sport, incidentally, is just down the road from Maryport, thought I'd, like, mention that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 17, 2015 What the hell let's see if I can get this thread back on track (no pun intended). Driver Jamie Dick diagnosed w new onset diabetes. SC http://mobile.sportingnews.com/article/4638822-nascar-driver-jamie-dick-new-onset-diabetes-jeffrey-earnhardt-replaces-xfinity-series?modid=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Ddiagnosed%2Bmarch%2B16%2B2015%26fr%3Diphone%26.tsrc%3Dapple%26pcarrier%3DAT%2526T%26pmcc%3D310%26pmnc%3D410 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 18, 2015 Michael Schumacher's son survived a 100mph (ish) accident a couple of days ago. If he'd been seriously injured Mrs Schumacher could have had two veg with every meal. Oh, my coat! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted March 18, 2015 Michael Schumacher's son survived a 100mph (ish) accident a couple of days ago. If he'd been seriously injured Mrs Schumacher could have had two veg with every meal. Oh, my coat! I was thinking about posting the news of his son beginning to race here. I mean, what is going on in that family? Can't they try something safer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted March 18, 2015 I think the actual continued quoting of The Fast Show is what should have people getting their coats thrown at them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 18, 2015 Michael Schumacher's son survived a 100mph (ish) accident a couple of days ago. If he'd been seriously injured Mrs Schumacher could have had two veg with every meal. Oh, my coat! I was thinking about posting the news of his son beginning to race here. I mean, what is going on in that family? Can't they try something safer? Schumey did, he tried skiing. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted March 19, 2015 Ecclestone just killed the Nurburg ring.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 19, 2015 What the hell let's see if I can get this thread back on track (no pun intended). Driver Jamie Dick diagnosed w new onset diabetes. SC http://mobile.sportingnews.com/article/4638822-nascar-driver-jamie-dick-new-onset-diabetes-jeffrey-earnhardt-replaces-xfinity-series?modid=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Ddiagnosed%2Bmarch%2B16%2B2015%26fr%3Diphone%26.tsrc%3Dapple%26pcarrier%3DAT%2526T%26pmcc%3D310%26pmnc%3D410 I was diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago. I don't intend going anywhere any time soon ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 26, 2015 Kenneth Hansen will be making a pit stop to deal with a little testicular cancer. SC http://www.speedway365.com/archives/13035 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted March 28, 2015 Jann Mardenborough had a very nasty crash today at the 'Ring. Killed a sectator and injured 4 others. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FryDyx9L2dQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 28, 2015 Jann Mardenborough had a very nasty crash today at the 'Ring. Killed a sectator and injured 4 others. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FryDyx9L2dQ I may not be the most morbid person here (or maybe so), but I was hoping for a little more from that video than I got, particularly as pertains to a sectator [sic] being killed. Isn't that Youtub's job, to do the rubber-necking for us? SirC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted March 28, 2015 If you really wish to see an upside down car on a squashed plastic chair then just go looking for it... That my friend, was too soon and to raw to post... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 28, 2015 [...] particularly as pertains to a sectator [sic] being killed. SirC Sectator: onlooker in need of a pee. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 29, 2015 Jann Mardenborough had a very nasty crash today at the 'Ring. Killed a sectator and injured 4 others. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FryDyx9L2dQ I may not be the most morbid person here (or maybe so), but I was hoping for a little more from that video than I got, particularly as pertains to a sectator [sic] being killed. Isn't that Youtub's job, to do the rubber-necking for us? SirC YouTube also have the crash from another angle (Ali's post re the squashed chair above is an indication). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted April 5, 2015 Nigel Boocock, speedway rider who appeared in a string of world finals from the 60s to 1972, died two days ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 5, 2015 Nigel Boocock, speedway rider who appeared in a string of world finals from the 60s to 1972, died two days ago. It's 4:30am and I can't sleep wondering what the Coat of Arms for the surname 'Boocock' must look like. Yes I come from a nation that offers up Dick Trickle, but Trickle in and of itself is harmless. What the history/lineage of the name Boocock could possibly be I do not know. SirC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted April 12, 2015 Saw this posted on the general deaths thread for the year: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-32271731 I'm not clued up enough to know this but... What's the average age of TT riders these days, because quite a few of the fatalities seem to be at the upper age limit end of competitive motor sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted April 14, 2015 Saw this posted on the general deaths thread for the year: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-32271731 I'm not clued up enough to know this but... What's the average age of TT riders these days, because quite a few of the fatalities seem to be at the upper age limit end of competitive motor sports. This is the sort of thing Lard would normally comment on.... She seems to have been missing recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted April 14, 2015 Saw this posted on the general deaths thread for the year: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-32271731 I'm not clued up enough to know this but... What's the average age of TT riders these days, because quite a few of the fatalities seem to be at the upper age limit end of competitive motor sports. Average age is probably 38/39, but due to the unique nature of the course age and experience usually outweighs youth and enthusiasm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
