Deathray 2,941 Posted January 3, 2017 So, who saw this coming...a fatality in a pram race: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-38495281 The organiser of the race no less, might be difficult to conduct the health and safety enquiry into this one's meeting with the organiser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,360 Posted January 3, 2017 So, who saw this coming... fatality in a pram race: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-38495281 The organiser of the race no less, might be difficult to conduct the health and safety enquiry into this one's meeting with the organiser. Funnily enough, when I was watching the Red Bull Soapbox Racing with my children over Christmas, I thought the safety measures were a bit lax, with competitors hurtling downhill, completely out of control and without any protective headgear. I don't think a fatality in this competition is completely out of the question. Incidentally, the programme was on a channel called 'Dave'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted January 3, 2017 The guy doesn't appear to ge wearing protective headgear. Nothhing is ever risk free, but I would have thought that head protection would be compulsory, especially in these days when if there is blame there is a claim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,800 Posted January 3, 2017 So, who saw this coming... fatality in a pram race: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-38495281 The organiser of the race no less, might be difficult to conduct the health and safety enquiry into this one's meeting with the organiser. Funnily enough, when I was watching the Red Bull Soapbox Racing with my children over Christmas, I thought the safety measures were a bit lax, with competitors hurtling downhill, completely out of control and without any protective headgear. I don't think a fatality in this competition is completely out of the question. Incidentally, the programme was on a channel called 'Dave'. I saw these programmes over Christmas and had a very similar conversation with the old man. Very surprised at the lack of health and safety measures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted January 3, 2017 So, who saw this coming... fatality in a pram race: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-38495281 The organiser of the race no less, might be difficult to conduct the health and safety enquiry into this one's meeting with the organiser. Funnily enough, when I was watching the Red Bull Soapbox Racing with my children over Christmas, I thought the safety measures were a bit lax, with competitors hurtling downhill, completely out of control and without any protective headgear. I don't think a fatality in this competition is completely out of the question. Incidentally, the programme was on a channel called 'Dave'. I saw these programmes over Christmas and had a very similar conversation with the old man. Very surprised at the lack of health and safety measures. Aye, so they're going the way of airshows then - like to re-emerge as a shadow of their former selves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,221 Posted January 3, 2017 So, who saw this coming... fatality in a pram race: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-38495281 The organiser of the race no less, might be difficult to conduct the health and safety enquiry into this one's meeting with the organiser. Funnily enough, when I was watching the Red Bull Soapbox Racing with my children over Christmas, I thought the safety measures were a bit lax, with competitors hurtling downhill, completely out of control and without any protective headgear. I don't think a fatality in this competition is completely out of the question. Incidentally, the programme was on a channel called 'Dave'. I saw these programmes over Christmas and had a very similar conversation with the old man. Very surprised at the lack of health and safety measures. Im not sure how much Health and Safety you can force onto grown ups hooning down hills in a Go Kart. Anti lock brakes? Crash Helmets? Man walking infront carrying a red flag? More people will die racing Cars and Motorbikes, and they do have stringent Health and Safety regimes, than will die racing Go Karts that looks like a Hospital beds or WW2 Churchill Tanks or summat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted January 15, 2017 87 year old and highly obitable Stirling Moss taking his time to recover from a chest infection in Singapore Thought I might, like, mention that fact Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,941 Posted January 15, 2017 87 year old and highly obitable Stirling Moss taking his time to recover from a chest infection in Singapore Thought I might, like, mention that fact 9 teams punted on him in the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caisson 37 Posted January 15, 2017 Maybe we'll find out how "obitable" you are if you keep using such an annoying word to describe someone everyone and their grandaughter has heard of Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted January 15, 2017 Maybe we'll find out how "obitable" you are if you keep using such an annoying word to describe someone everyone and their grandaughter has heard of You've got peer reviewed evidence stating what percentage of grandaughters are familiar with a man who last competed in an F1 championship counting race in 1961, right? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted January 15, 2017 Yes. Four hours later, we're still waiting...like; you've taken into account key variables, right. So "grandaughers are those with at least one surviving grandparent meaning - statistically speaking - babies are much more plentiful amongst them than anyone middle aged who might - just - recall Moss getting behind the wheel to compete. Obviously, if he's that popular amongst youngsters he could - like - fill the yawning vacuum for kids telly that's been left begging by Rolf's current indisposition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted January 22, 2017 One stage into the World Rally Championship the Monte Carlo event delivered the first spectator death of the year. A few online news sources thoughtfully got into the action and showed it - albeit it's not very clear Link: https://www.rt.com/sport/374346-spectator-killed-monte-carlo-rally/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted January 23, 2017 Bernie Ecclestone removed as Liberty Media completes $8bn takeoverwww.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38723001 Poor Bernie, being forced into retirement after 40 years as the top dog. Let's hope is health drops down a few gears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,149 Posted January 23, 2017 Bernie Ecclestone removed as Liberty Media completes $8bn takeover www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38723001 Poor Bernie, being forced into retirement after 40 years as the top dog. Let's hope is health drops down a few gears. I'm sure the size of payoff he will have got will keep him going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,419 Posted January 24, 2017 Chuck Weyant, the oldest living Indianapolis 500 veteran, has died aged 93. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtracer18 34 Posted January 24, 2017 Chuck Weyant, the oldest living Indianapolis 500 veteran, has died aged 93. Was just about to post this. RIP Chuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro67 232 Posted March 1, 2017 Ralph Capitani. Hugely influential in the world of US Sprint car racing. http://www.woosprint.com/news/latest-news/4259-hats-off-to-capitani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted March 9, 2017 World endurance champion Antoine Delhalle was killed today during practice sessions on the Nogaro Circuit in France. http://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/8213/fim-endurance-motorcycle-racing-champion-anthony-delhalle-killed-in-testing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,562 Posted March 10, 2017 John Surtees dead on the wires. First news reference to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,987 Posted March 10, 2017 BBC: http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/39235608 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,340 Posted March 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, gcreptile said: BBC: http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/39235608 Thats a big one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,490 Posted March 10, 2017 Given many of his contemporaries longevity, he got to a fair age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted March 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, msc said: Given many of his contemporaries longevity, he got to a fair age. Stirling Moss is older. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted March 10, 2017 great link. What a legend. http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/john-surtees-the-only-world-champion-on-two-wheels-and-1793156780 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
