Redrumours 862 Posted October 25, 2018 27 minutes ago, charon said: 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. Nice touch, that he used to be known as "ton up Ron". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 25, 2018 I assumed it was because he made it to 100 years of age Eta, an article on him from when he was 98. https://m.wheels24.co.za/WildOnWheels/News/Slow-lane-Bah-Ron-98-going-strong-20140801 Lfn will love/hate him in equal measure...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,700 Posted October 26, 2018 16 hours ago, charon said: I assumed it was because he made it to 100 years of age Eta, an article on him from when he was 98. https://m.wheels24.co.za/WildOnWheels/News/Slow-lane-Bah-Ron-98-going-strong-20140801 Lfn will love/hate him in equal measure...... So, a real character, no significance as a racing driver but...likely obitable by way of a fleeting mention as and when. He'd certainly score Deathrace points because he'd be a shoo-in for local press obits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,386 Posted October 26, 2018 On 20/08/2018 at 08:56, Sir Creep said: 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 Wickens has been left a paraplegic from his injuries. https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/canadian-indycar-driver-wickens-reveals-crash-left-him-a-paraplegic-1.4151121 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,081 Posted October 27, 2018 14 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Wickens has been left a paraplegic from his injuries. https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/canadian-indycar-driver-wickens-reveals-crash-left-him-a-paraplegic-1.4151121 As we are told -- the alternative is worse. Or is it? Sorry to hear this is Wickens' future. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,081 Posted November 3, 2018 Mari Hulman George, former chair of the board of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, died early Saturday. She was 83. Hulman George was IMS chairman from 1988 through 2016. Her father, Anton "Tony" Hulman Jr., purchased the speedway in 1945 and saved it from demolition after World War II, and racing and the facility became a staple of the Hulman family. She also fielded an entry in the Indianapolis 500 in 1962 and 1963, with husband Elmer George as the driver. He finished a career-best 17th in 1962 and received relief help from Paul Russo and A.J. Foyt during that race. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted November 3, 2018 On 26/10/2018 at 08:48, maryportfuncity said: So, a real character, no significance as a racing driver but...likely obitable by way of a fleeting mention as and when. He'd certainly score Deathrace points because he'd be a shoo-in for local press obits. Ron Easton gets the full BBC treatment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,386 Posted November 3, 2018 Rik Vanlessen, a co-pilot to Steve Matterne who was competing in the Condroz Rally, has died. He was 52. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/motorsport/7651648/co-pilot-of-steve-matterne-has-died-in-the-sixth-stage-of-the-condroz-rally-after-hitting-pot-hole/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,700 Posted November 3, 2018 5 hours ago, DevonDeathTrip said: Ron Easton gets the full BBC treatment. And becomes the first to fall on my Deathlist line-up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtracer18 34 Posted November 12, 2018 New Jersey modified ace Frankie Schneider has passed away at age 92. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,386 Posted November 13, 2018 David Pearson, a NASCAR Hall of Famer who amassed 105 victories, has died. He was 83. https://www.wspa.com/sports/nascar-hall-of-famer-spartanburg-native-david-pearson-dies-at-83/1592173371 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 14, 2018 Dave Morgan at 74. Competed in the 75 British GP and that was his only shot at the Big Time. https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/news/f1/david-morgan-1944-2018 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,700 Posted November 14, 2018 5 hours ago, charon said: Dave Morgan at 74. Competed in the 75 British GP and that was his only shot at the Big Time. https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/news/f1/david-morgan-1944-2018 One race but almost 200,000 views of this clip of his greatest moment of fame - 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,771 Posted November 14, 2018 35 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: One race but almost 200,000 views of this clip of his greatest moment of fame - Christ you forget how far safety has improved - that bit where the cars keep sliding off the track out of control and they've got a big van parked there and people running across the track to help - amazing no-one was killed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,482 Posted November 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, Grim Up North said: Christ you forget how far safety has improved - that bit where the cars keep sliding off the track out of control and they've got a big van parked there and people running across the track to help - amazing no-one was killed. Aye, a very dangerous time in racing. The practice of sending track marshalls running across the track became less of a thing after the 1977 South African GP. I would rather not link the video... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 14, 2018 His finer moment was ramming James Hunt in his F3 days. Aftermath at around 13 minutes in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,248 Posted November 14, 2018 55 minutes ago, Grim Up North said: Christ you forget how far safety has improved - that bit where the cars keep sliding off the track out of control and they've got a big van parked there and people running across the track to help - amazing no-one was killed. But .... "they've got seatbelts and everything else" !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted November 14, 2018 While I understand that safety has improved and racing drivers and spectators are safer than they have ever been, it has to be said, Formula One is as boring as fuck. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,081 Posted November 15, 2018 On 14/11/2018 at 10:57, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: While I understand that safety has improved and racing drivers and spectators are safer than they have ever been, it has to be said, Formula One is as boring as fuck. Go watch NASCAR and left hand turns all day, ya hillbilly. F1 too sophisticated for the likes of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted November 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Go watch NASCAR and left hand turns all day, ya hillbilly. F1 too sophisticated for the likes of you. I've watched NASCAR and that is also shit, unless they are crashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 874 Posted November 16, 2018 Drag racer Kat Moller dies in a high speed crash. Only 24 years old. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 16, 2018 The American LFN, Irv Gordon has died. Drove over 3,000,000 miles in his 1966 Volvo. https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/irv-gordon-million-mile-volvo-died/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted November 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, charon said: The American LFN, Irv Gordon has died. Drove over 3,000,000 miles in his 1966 Volvo. https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/irv-gordon-million-mile-volvo-died/ It may be fitting if he was buried in the car or summat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 16, 2018 Thought you'd be phoning the widow with an offer * for the car. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted November 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, charon said: Thought you'd be phoning the widow with an offer * for the car. I'm not a big Volvo fan. Vulvas yes, Volvos no. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
