Sir Creep 7,070 Posted August 20, 2018 Canadian rookie Robert Wickens was in hospital with "orthopaedic injuries" after a frightening airborne crash in the early stages of the IndyCar Pocono race won by ex-Formula One racer Alexander Rossi. Wickens, of Guelph, Ontario, was rushed to hospital by air ambulance on Sunday after he collided with Ryan Hunter-Reay's IndyCar at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. The collision came as they exited turn two and caused Hunter-Reay's car to careen into the wall, and Wickens' car was pulled along with it. Video here. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted August 25, 2018 Former Manx Grand Prix winner Alan "Bud" Jackson killed yesterday at the Clasic TT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted August 25, 2018 6 hours ago, One shot Paddy said: Former Manx Grand Prix winner Alan "Bud" Jackson killed yesterday at the Clasic TT. Ironically, the fact that TT racer Bruce Anstey has cancer and can't ride, will probably result in him living a lot longer. What a deadly sport! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 25, 2018 Oirish F1 racer Derek Daley's boy in trouble in the States, over his dad calling a spade a spade 10 years afore Connor was born. https://eu.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2018/08/24/eli-lilly-pulls-sponsorship-conor-daly-nascar-ride-road-america-racial-slur-derek-daly/1089166002/ An emotional Dale Coyne Racing IndyCar driver Conor Daly (17) is hugged by James Davison (33) as they both just made the field of 33 cars on qualification day for the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Kerry Keating/for IndyStar Conor Daly is paying for the sins of his father. Conor’s father, Derek Daly, on Thursday admitted he had used a racial slur in a live radio interview in the early 1980s. Connor Daly was born in 1991. On Friday, Lilly Diabetes pulled its sponsorship decals from Conor Daly’s No. 6 NASCAR ride, saying that it didn’t want the distraction from their cause. Lilly's full statement, via NASCAR reporter Chris Knight: “Our sponsorship in Saturday’s race is intended to raise awareness of treatment options and resources for people living with diabetes. Unfortunately, the comments that surfaced this week by Derek Daly distract from this focus, so we have made the decision that Lilly Diabetes will no longer run the No. 6 at Road America this weekend. "We remain committed to our mission of supporting people with diabetes.” Around 8 p.m. Friday, Conor Daly tweeted: "The last 24hrs have been quite an unnecessarily difficult ride for my family. There is A LOT I want to say... but I’m still here and still racing. I appreciate the support from @roushfenway and ALL of you. @LillyDiabetes has been a big part of my career and Im very thankful. #6" Dave Kallman of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel broke the news Friday evening on Twitter. Tony Kanaan tweeted a response at 6:22 p.m. " That is absurd." Conor Daly has been caught up in the weeklong controversy over longtime Colts radio announcer Bob Lamey and race analyst Derek Daly both admitting to uttering a racial slur, the n-word. Lamey used the word at the Colts Training Camp last week; and retired after being confronted by the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Derek Daly used the word more than 30 years ago in a live radio interview at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. WISH-TV reported late Wednesday that it had dismissed Daley as its freelance auto-racing analyst. Lilly Diabetes had announced on May 11 that it would sponsor Connor Daly at the Indy 500 and the NASCAR Road America race, which is this weekend in Milwaukee. It will be Daly's NASCAR debut. Conor Daly has Type I diabetes, and at the time, Lilly Diabetes' consumer brand sponsor Ashley Brewer said: “Currently, we are partnering with Conor … in the capacity to be a platform to educate and inspire fans with diabetes to take action to better manage their health.” As part of the sponsorship, Daly was to be working with Lilly Diabetes on its Drive Down A1C initiative, which works to motivate fans with Type II diabetes to manage their health. Daly worked with Lilly Diabetes in 2016, but this was the first time they were sponsoring him. It has been a tough year for Daly. After he competed in the reality TV show “The Amazing Race” with fellow driver Alexander Rossi — and had been eliminated — he learned that his place with A.J. Foyt Enterprises was also gone. “When I got back from the show, the first call I made was to my manager,” Daly said. “The second call I made was to Larry (Foyt) and, well, yeah.” Within 24 hours, Daly had been eliminated from “The Amazing Race” and lost the only job he’s ever wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted August 25, 2018 Lilly Diabetes sounds like a member of a 70s punk rock band. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted August 25, 2018 54 minutes ago, Skinny kiltrunner said: Ironically, the fact that TT racer Bruce Anstey has cancer and can't ride, will probably result in him living a lot longer. What a deadly sport! Not so sure about that, this is the 2nd time he's had cancer and having a lot harder time than before last I heard, plus if he pulls thru he has another 13 years of racing to match Bud at 62. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, One shot Paddy said: Not so sure about that, this is the 2nd time he's had cancer and having a lot harder time than before last I heard, plus if he pulls thru he has another 13 years of racing to match Bud at 62. Either way, one to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted August 26, 2018 The grim reaper is having a hell of a time st the Isle of Man TT. Another one barely hanging on. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/725734/Isle-of-Man-TT-Dan-Sayle-accident-head-injury-serious-condition-hospital-daredevil/amp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted September 4, 2018 Sean Henderson, a Calgary motorcyclist participating in a race organized by the Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association at Castrol Raceway, has died. He was 28. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/racer-killed-castrol-raceway-edmonton-leduc-1.4808971 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun-e-ral 61 Posted September 4, 2018 Murray Walker, nailed on, Stirling Moss and Niki Lauda all be gone before the end of 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted September 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Fun-e-ral said: Murray Walker, nailed on, Stirling Moss and Niki Lauda all be gone before the end of 2019 Thank you for these wonderful never heard about before names that I’m sure will be of great use next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted September 4, 2018 Murray Walker has well outlived the stats for broken hips in their 80's. Take him off your lists..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fun-e-ral 61 Posted September 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, charon said: Murray Walker has well outlived the stats for broken hips in their 80's. Take him off your lists..... He will die of a broken heart when Damon Hill forgets to invite him to his next birthday piss up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 5, 2018 11 hours ago, Fun-e-ral said: He will die of a broken heart when Damon Hill forgets to invite him to his next birthday piss up Damon's not greatly given to massive piss ups - actually the nearest thing to a normal decent ordinary bloke you'll find amongst the surviving world champs - though honourable mention for Jody Scheckter - organic farmer in Hampshire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted September 8, 2018 Barrie Williams, A British auto racer and winner of the 1964 Welsh Rally whose 60 year career concluded earlier this year, has died. He was 79. https://www.goodwood.com/grrc/race/historic/2018/9/barrie-whizzo-williams-1938-2018/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted September 15, 2018 Niki Lauda is doing much better according to his brother: https://www.bild.de/sport/motorsport/motorsport/bruder-verraet-im-tv-so-geht-es-niki-lauda-nach-der-lungen-op-57269628.bild.html (german link) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtracer18 34 Posted September 21, 2018 Sprint car racer Greg Hodnett has died following an accident tonight at the BAPS Motor Speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted October 16, 2018 On 07/07/2014 at 21:56, Octopus of Odstock said: Guy Edwards, father of Sean, who was killed in a crash last year, is in poor health. He has suffered a stroke (last year or so, before Sean's death) and now requires full-time care. Like Leo Kinnunen, who is in a similiar situation, he's no longer physically well, but mentally okay. Edwards is 71. Dead: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139408/exf1-racer-guy-edwards-dies-aged-75 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,046 Posted October 16, 2018 And now, no longer dead but alive: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139417/correction-guy-edwards He is risen, hallelujah! (Picking him for next year though now). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 16, 2018 38 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: And now, no longer dead but alive: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/139417/correction-guy-edwards He is risen, hallelujah! (Picking him for next year though now). I had already long-listed him, just turned it to bold text Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted October 22, 2018 There's definitely now a large amount of candidates for a racing team on any DP; Cancer: John Andretti, v. Rooyen Parkinsons: Tambay, Laffite, Posey and W Fittipaldi General very poor health: Edwards, Lederle, Lauda, Moss, Schumacher, Pairetti, Herd, Jassaud Dementia: H Hahne Drinks/drugs: Melo Old: McAlpine, Rhodes, Marr, Ecclestone, M Walker, da Silva Ramos and so many more. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,982 Posted October 22, 2018 38 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: There's definitely now a large amount of candidates for a racing team on any DP; Cancer: John Andretti, v. Rooyen Parkinsons: Tambay, Laffite, Posey and W Fittipaldi General very poor health: Edwards, Lederle, Lauda, Moss, Schumacher, Pairetti, Herd, Jassaud Dementia: H Hahne Drinks/drugs: Melo Old: McAlpine, Rhodes, Marr, Ecclestone, M Walker, da Silva Ramos and so many more. AlsoLiLo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted October 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Octopus of Odstock said: There's definitely now a large amount of candidates for a racing team on any DP; Cancer: John Andretti, v. Rooyen Parkinsons: Tambay, Laffite, Posey and W Fittipaldi General very poor health: Edwards, Lederle, Lauda, Moss, Schumacher, Pairetti, Herd, Jassaud Dementia: H Hahne Drinks/drugs: Melo Old: McAlpine, Rhodes, Marr, Ecclestone, M Walker, da Silva Ramos and so many more. Haven't seen you around so often - thanks for the update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 25, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-45972639 Ron Easton, 102 and labelled "former racing driver" , critical after spending 3 nights on his roof after trying to fix his TV aerial it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted October 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, charon said: Ron Easton, 102 and labelled "former racing driver" , critical after spending 3 nights on his roof after trying to fix his TV aerial it seems. Clearly not learned the lesson given so ably by Rod Hull, who was 40 years younger as well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
