Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 9, 2016 Maria Teresa De Filippis died last night. Well done if you picked her for the DDP. Tony Adamowicz has posted on Facebook for the first time since August so although he still has grade 4 brain cancer, he has clearly made some recovery. Aaaarrrrrgggghhhhh!!!! She was a near last cut frok my team, aaarrrrggghhhh! RIP SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted January 9, 2016 de Filippis BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/35272662 and Sky Sports: http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/10124372/formula-ones-first-female-driver-maria-teresa-de-filippis-dies-at-89 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,975 Posted January 9, 2016 Maria Teresa De Filippis died last night. Well done if you picked her for the DDP. Tony Adamowicz has posted on Facebook for the first time since August so although he still has grade 4 brain cancer, he has clearly made some recovery. Yes, on New Years Eve, that is, after the Deathrace deadline, an article about him made use of the word 'recovery': http://www.racer.com/north-american-racing/item/124867-american-racing-legend-adamowicz-fighting-brain-cancer Instead of days, he might well have weeks or months left. Probably not years though. Adamowicz is DI's (i.e. the current Deathrace leader's) joker, could be significant, eh? I like to think that for the Deathrace you basically only need 5-6 "locks". If they die within the first month, you've won. The other 14-15 picks can be gambles. So if one of your gambles turns out to be a dud, it's no biggie. But then I would have thought that Adamowicz would be a lock (didn't make him my joker by coincidnece), and that might be significant, because otherwise Death Impends would be the big favourite to win at this point, needing only Adamowicz and a second hit to win. Without him, DI, DDT and SC all still need three hits to win, with all the "walking corpses" already dead. And if Adamowicz is a dud, it reduces the potential of the teams who picked him by a 20th. So Sir Creep and me are similarly slighty disadvantaged. Hmm... I guess that makes DDT the statistical favorite at this point. Yeah, woops. Thought the early Dec update on him meant Adamowicz was fading away and would've only made 2016 by a nose if he made it. Though tbh I still think Bruce Langhorne and Monty Brinson (both of whom I'm the only one to pick in the Deathrace) are likely gone by the month's end, so I'd need another on top of that but my hopes aren't dashed quite yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 9, 2016 Maria Teresa De Filippis died last night. Well done if you picked her for the DDP. Tony Adamowicz has posted on Facebook for the first time since August so although he still has grade 4 brain cancer, he has clearly made some recovery. Yes, on New Years Eve, that is, after the Deathrace deadline, an article about him made use of the word 'recovery': http://www.racer.com/north-american-racing/item/124867-american-racing-legend-adamowicz-fighting-brain-cancer Instead of days, he might well have weeks or months left. Probably not years though. Adamowicz is DI's (i.e. the current Deathrace leader's) joker, could be significant, eh? I like to think that for the Deathrace you basically only need 5-6 "locks". If they die within the first month, you've won. The other 14-15 picks can be gambles. So if one of your gambles turns out to be a dud, it's no biggie. But then I would have thought that Adamowicz would be a lock (didn't make him my joker by coincidnece), and that might be significant, because otherwise Death Impends would be the big favourite to win at this point, needing only Adamowicz and a second hit to win. Without him, DI, DDT and SC all still need three hits to win, with all the "walking corpses" already dead. And if Adamowicz is a dud, it reduces the potential of the teams who picked him by a 20th. So Sir Creep and me are similarly slighty disadvantaged. Hmm... I guess that makes DDT the statistical favorite at this point. Yeah, woops. Thought the early Dec update on him meant Adamowicz was fading away and would've only made 2016 by a nose if he made it. Though tbh I still think Bruce Langhorne and Monty Brinson (both of whom I'm the only one to pick in the Deathrace) are likely gone by the month's end, so I'd need another on top of that but my hopes aren't dashed quite yet. I assumed he would die in February. I remain unanimous in that. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted January 11, 2016 Maria Teresa De Filippis died last night. Well done if you picked her for the DDP. Tony Adamowicz has posted on Facebook for the first time since August so although he still has grade 4 brain cancer, he has clearly made some recovery. Yes, on New Years Eve, that is, after the Deathrace deadline, an article about him made use of the word 'recovery': http://www.racer.com/north-american-racing/item/124867-american-racing-legend-adamowicz-fighting-brain-cancer Instead of days, he might well have weeks or months left. Probably not years though. Adamowicz is DI's (i.e. the current Deathrace leader's) joker, could be significant, eh? I like to think that for the Deathrace you basically only need 5-6 "locks". If they die within the first month, you've won. The other 14-15 picks can be gambles. So if one of your gambles turns out to be a dud, it's no biggie. But then I would have thought that Adamowicz would be a lock (didn't make him my joker by coincidnece), and that might be significant, because otherwise Death Impends would be the big favourite to win at this point, needing only Adamowicz and a second hit to win. Without him, DI, DDT and SC all still need three hits to win, with all the "walking corpses" already dead. And if Adamowicz is a dud, it reduces the potential of the teams who picked him by a 20th. So Sir Creep and me are similarly slighty disadvantaged. Hmm... I guess that makes DDT the statistical favorite at this point. Yeah, woops. Thought the early Dec update on him meant Adamowicz was fading away and would've only made 2016 by a nose if he made it. Though tbh I still think Bruce Langhorne and Monty Brinson (both of whom I'm the only one to pick in the Deathrace) are likely gone by the month's end, so I'd need another on top of that but my hopes aren't dashed quite yet. Honestly, I could not imagine that there was any different way that statement could have been interpreted than the way you and I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tweet Posted January 20, 2016 Indianapolis 500 veteran Bob Harkey and Grand Prix driver for one race in 1957, Mike MacDowel have both died in the last week. Harkey was 85, MacDowel 83. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 27, 2016 Could go in Presenters or Deadio Times but I'm putting here: Barney Hall, whose soothing voice delivered stock-car racing broadcasts over radio airwaves for 54 years, died Tuesday from complications after a recent medical operation. He was 83. SC http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2016/1/26/barney-hall-mrn-broadcaster-voice-of-nascar-passes-away-age-83.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Switch 141 Posted February 4, 2016 Luca di Montezemolo says Schumacher's condition is "not good". Make of that what you will. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtracer18 34 Posted February 10, 2016 NASCAR Driver Lennie Pond has passed away due to a bout with cancer http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2016/2/10/lennie-pond-nascar-driver-1973-rookie-of-the-year-dies.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 16, 2016 Maria Teresa De Filippis died last night. Well done if you picked her for the DDP. Tony Adamowicz has posted on Facebook for the first time since August so although he still has grade 4 brain cancer, he has clearly made some recovery. Yes, on New Years Eve, that is, after the Deathrace deadline, an article about him made use of the word 'recovery': http://www.racer.com/north-american-racing/item/124867-american-racing-legend-adamowicz-fighting-brain-cancer Instead of days, he might well have weeks or months left. Probably not years though. Adamowicz is DI's (i.e. the current Deathrace leader's) joker, could be significant, eh? I like to think that for the Deathrace you basically only need 5-6 "locks". If they die within the first month, you've won. The other 14-15 picks can be gambles. So if one of your gambles turns out to be a dud, it's no biggie. But then I would have thought that Adamowicz would be a lock (didn't make him my joker by coincidnece), and that might be significant, because otherwise Death Impends would be the big favourite to win at this point, needing only Adamowicz and a second hit to win. Without him, DI, DDT and SC all still need three hits to win, with all the "walking corpses" already dead. And if Adamowicz is a dud, it reduces the potential of the teams who picked him by a 20th. So Sir Creep and me are similarly slighty disadvantaged. Hmm... I guess that makes DDT the statistical favorite at this point. Just wanted to give one last nod to this clairvoyant post. Well done gcr SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 18, 2016 Tunisian motorcycle racer Taoufik Gattouchi http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/qatar-motogp-2016/taoufik-gattouchi-has-died/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 20, 2016 Fernando Alonso managed a spectacular accident in the first grand prix of the season. Sort of, limped away, mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted March 21, 2016 Fernando Alonso managed a spectacular accident in the first grand prix of the season. Sort of, limped away, mind. How the hell he walked away from that without a scratch is beyond me. Clearly shook him up but the safety of modern cars is phenomenal. It didn't even lose a wheel thanks to the tethers. No repeat of Villeneuve's wheel killing a marshal as there was here about a decade ago. Think head trauma is the only serious risk to a modern F1 driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted March 24, 2016 Brabham's son found guilty! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-24/gary-brabham-son-of-racing-car-legend-guilty-child-rape/7275746 Can't believe how many nonces are out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted March 25, 2016 Brabham's son found guilty! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-24/gary-brabham-son-of-racing-car-legend-guilty-child-rape/7275746 Can't believe how many nonces are out there. "After the verdicts were handed down, the court was told Brabham had a criminal history." Anyone care to share? Good job Sir Jack went when he did, this would have finished him off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted April 3, 2016 Martin Lampkin, former motorcycle trials world champion and father of Dougie Lampkin MBE has died, Dougie has announced on his Twitter feed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted April 3, 2016 Brabham's son found guilty!http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-24/gary-brabham-son-of-racing-car-legend-guilty-child-rape/7275746 Can't believe how many nonces are out there. "After the verdicts were handed down, the court was told Brabham had a criminal history." Anyone care to share?[/size] Good job Sir Jack went when he did, this would have finished him off.[/size] According to this, it was previous kiddy fiddling back in 2009 but he managed to have his name suppressed while he served out his term. Therefore, Sir Jack would have known about his son's behaviour before he died. http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/crime-court/gold-coastbased-driver-son-of-sir-jack-brabham-a-serial-child-molestor/news-story/f83ff715635d2f6dcfe6a3d31421c7bd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 11, 2016 Ronnie "The King" Davis died Sunday from injuries sustained Saturday in a crash during a drag racing event at Rockingham Dragway. The track said Sunday that the 66-year-old Davis, from Suwanee, Georgia, had completed a final qualifying run in the PDRA Spring Nationals when his 1963 Corvette turned left and shot across the track in front rival Mark Malcuit's car. Davis' car cleared the right-side guardwall and barrel-rolled. I felt it my obligation to post this story about barrel rolling a vehicle, given my recent past. I feel your pain bro. SC http://espn.go.com/racing/story/_/id/15179941/ronnie-king-davis-dies-injuries-sustained-drag-racing-crash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 11, 2016 Worth pointing out that since his Facebook post in January, Tony Adamowicz has been silent social media wise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted April 11, 2016 Ronnie "The King" Davis died Sunday from injuries sustained Saturday in a crash during a drag racing event at Rockingham Dragway. The track said Sunday that the 66-year-old Davis, from Suwanee, Georgia, had completed a final qualifying run in the PDRA Spring Nationals when his 1963 Corvette turned left and shot across the track in front rival Mark Malcuit's car. Davis' car cleared the right-side guardwall and barrel-rolled. I felt it my obligation to post this story about barrel rolling a vehicle, given my recent past. I feel your pain bro. SC http://espn.go.com/racing/story/_/id/15179941/ronnie-king-davis-dies-injuries-sustained-drag-racing-crash Holy shit! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS4zZXbZj9k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 11, 2016 Ronnie "The King" Davis died Sunday from injuries sustained Saturday in a crash during a drag racing event at Rockingham Dragway. The track said Sunday that the 66-year-old Davis, from Suwanee, Georgia, had completed a final qualifying run in the PDRA Spring Nationals when his 1963 Corvette turned left and shot across the track in front rival Mark Malcuit's car. Davis' car cleared the right-side guardwall and barrel-rolled. I felt it my obligation to post this story about barrel rolling a vehicle, given my recent past. I feel your pain bro. SChttp://espn.go.com/racing/story/_/id/15179941/ronnie-king-davis-dies-injuries-sustained-drag-racing-crash Holy shit! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS4zZXbZj9k No kidding! Nothing good was coming out of that mess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtracer18 34 Posted April 11, 2016 Rockingham Dragway itself is only like 45 minutes away from me. RIP Ronnie Davis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtracer18 34 Posted April 19, 2016 Billy Redmayne has died in a motorcycle racing accident at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup. He was 25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 14, 2016 20 year old motorcycle racer Malachi Mitchell-Thomas has been killed at the North West 200. Cracking young talent who we've seen race quite a few times. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorcycling/northwest-200/north-west-200-lancashire-racer-malachi-mitchellthomas-dies-following-crash-in-supertwin-event-34715296.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 14, 2016 20 year old motorcycle racer Malachi Mitchell-Thomas has been killed at the North West 200. Cracking young talent who we've seen race quite a few times. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorcycling/northwest-200/north-west-200-lancashire-racer-malachi-mitchellthomas-dies-following-crash-in-supertwin-event-34715296.html Aye, seemed a lovely guy. What's ironic in this video is his attempts to bring "more young riders" into lethal road racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMZ0bEcG81k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
