maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 10, 2017 Surtees - pole position for Last Word 17 March, then 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted March 10, 2017 On 7/5/2016 at 21:48, Octopus of Odstock said: As you know I don't frequent here very often anymore but as I saw this thread pop up on Google after Guelfi's death and subsequent comments, I thought it only fair to post an update. *snip* Surtees John GB 11-Feb-34 Still driving at events, suspect he's okay for a few years Nup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,975 Posted March 10, 2017 I did see something a few months back saying he wasn't in the best of shape and couldn't attend a dining event... completely failed to use this knowledge for any deadpool, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 10, 2017 4 hours ago, Whitehouse said: great link. What a legend. http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/john-surtees-the-only-world-champion-on-two-wheels-and-1793156780 It's utterly shameful that they will knight/dame cunts like Kelly Holmes and Wiggo and not John Surtees. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted March 22, 2017 Pete Hamilton, an American NASCAR driver and winner of the Daytona 500 (1970), has died aged 74. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted March 26, 2017 Dave Steele, an American sprint car racer who also competed at NASCAR and IndyCar, has died aged 42 following a crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted March 27, 2017 On 10/25/2006 at 22:47, Octopus of Odstock said: Other drivers who are in varying forms of ill-health that I can tell you about after a little search;- Ian Stewart (Friend of mine - I hate to see him poorly) Sam Posey Eddie Russo Lloyd Ruby John Paul Jr Graham McRae *snip* Is that this Ian Stewart who has died aged 88? http://www.brdc.co.uk/Notice-of-Death---Ian-Stewart-1929---2017 Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stewart_(racing_driver) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 27, 2017 33 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Is that this Ian Stewart who has died aged 88? http://www.brdc.co.uk/Notice-of-Death---Ian-Stewart-1929---2017 Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stewart_(racing_driver) Yeah, but OoO was worried about his health ten and a half years ago - fair play to Ian Stewart for hanging on that long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted April 2, 2017 Motorcycle racer Mick Whalley died at Donington Park yesterday. http://m.crash.net/bsb/news/243252/1/mick-whalley-dies-in-ducati-performance-trioptions-cup-race.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted April 2, 2017 Sam Ard, an American NASCAR racer, has died aged 78. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted April 5, 2017 Tim Parnell, British F1 racer, has died aged 84. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtracer18 34 Posted April 29, 2017 John Andretti apparently has Stage IV colon cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 29, 2017 Saw this lady on television last night in a news report about Billy Monger planning a comeback to motorsport despite losing the lower half of both legs in his last outing. Respect to the only tetraplegic female racing driver on earth; and she's British: https://nathaliemcgloinracing.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 30, 2017 On 4/28/2017 at 22:06, dirtracer18 said: John Andretti apparently has Stage IV colon cancer. By apparently you mean this:http://www.wthr.com/article/dave-calabro-follows-john-andrettis-battle-with-cancer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 30, 2017 John Andretti's chances of a Q/O in the more British based dead pools anyone? Just Googled his career stats - one indycar victory, best champtionship finish in that discipline = 7th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,975 Posted April 30, 2017 Mere virtue of being an Andretti should get him some Mail coverage at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,472 Posted April 30, 2017 As likely as a Sasha Lakovic. Grumble, grumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted May 1, 2017 Andretti should get an obit. Id say 65 per cent chance was very successful in NASCAR and the family name will help. Hes more famous than Adamowicz was. P.S. Joe Leonard, former Indianapolis 500 driver and former national champion died Thursday. PPS There is a former racing designer and team owner who is in a very bad way at the moment. He will obit but I'm not allowed to say who it is on case it's found on Google. All I can say is if he died in March, that would be ironic. those of you who like racing will have Herd of him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 2, 2017 I can't believe there's discussion whether John Andretti would obit. If the only car the dude ever drove was a TAXI, he'd still obit. He's Mario Andretti's son for fuxsake. But seriously... SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 282 Posted May 2, 2017 18 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: I can't believe there's discussion whether John Andretti would obit. If the only car the dude ever drove was a TAXI, he'd still obit. He's Mario Andretti's son for fuxsake. But seriously... SC Nephew, actually. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted May 4, 2017 DDP Pick Flying Finn Timo Makinen has died aged 79. http://www.eurosport.com/wrc/timo-makinen-1938-2017_sto6153307/story.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted May 5, 2017 11 hours ago, YoungWillz said: DDP Pick Flying Finn Timo Makinen has died aged 79. http://www.eurosport.com/wrc/timo-makinen-1938-2017_sto6153307/story.shtml Sky Sports Obit: http://www.skysports.com/motorsport/news/15749/10863727/rally-legend-timo-makinen-has-died-at-the-age-of-79 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 12, 2017 This year's Manx TT fatalities will not include John McGuinness who's crying off that week sick after breaking a few bones: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/39886243 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted May 17, 2017 2006 MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden apparently in critical condition following an accident in Italy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Spade_Cooley said: 2006 MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden apparently in critical condition following an accident in Italy. Really hope he pulls through this, he's a great rider and real character. He's currently riding in the World Superbike Championship which has its UK round at Donington next weekend, where I'll be sat in the rain watching, it will be a shame not to see Nicky there this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
