The Immortal 644 Posted September 2 1 hour ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Looking at the non linked drivers, there aren't any names that immediately stand out as being around. Haven't checked the linked names but Hans Herrmann is still around if he was there. It seems Hans Herrmann didn't participate in 1955 because of injuries he sustained earlier in a practice crash in Monaco, so Da Silva Ramos is the only one left assuming all other drivers are dead. Some real interesting backstories to some of the names though. Mortimer Morris-Goodall is apparently Jane Goodall's father, Goodall's co-driver Leslie Brooke was awarded the George Medal in World War II, French driver Pierre Louis-Dreyfus became a centenarian, Riseley-Prichard was in a child pornography scandal, Dr. Mario Damonte was apparently a chemist. Then there's others who saw fame in the automotive industry (test driver Norman Dewis for example). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted September 6 On 03/05/2024 at 18:05, Octopus of Odstock said: A racing colleague of mine rang Griffith Airport today. Not only is Mr Goldsmith still alive, but he's at the airport working, as he apparently is every day. Paul Goldsmith has now died. He died earlier today. Full link to follow but the poster on Facebook is linked to the airport and can be vouched for from a motorsport background. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,853 Posted September 6 10 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Paul Goldsmith has now died. He died earlier today. Full link to follow but the poster on Facebook is linked to the airport and can be vouched for from a motorsport background. Obit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted September 7 Alan Rees also died yesterday. A very fine racer and former Grand Prix driver, he was the last living founder of March and also worked at Shadow and was a founder at Arrows. The AR in March and Arrows was due to his initials. I'd only learned this last week that he was very poorly. Up to a few years ago (2020/2021) he was still okay. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 8 22 hours ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Alan Rees also died yesterday. A very fine racer and former Grand Prix driver, he was the last living founder of March and also worked at Shadow and was a founder at Arrows. The AR in March and Arrows was due to his initials. I'd only learned this last week that he was very poorly. Up to a few years ago (2020/2021) he was still okay. Granted he only competed in a trio of F1 grands prix but the attrition rate of drivers at the time was appaling, he did well to see 86 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 644 Posted September 13 On 26/10/2023 at 21:49, The Immortal said: In other news, Jacques Laffite made a rare public appearance earlier this October attending a classic car event in France along with fellow racing drivers Henri Pescarolo and Jean Ragnotti. Laffite has Parkinson's but it still seems to be in the early stages, so the scavenger hunt teams who picked him probably aren't going to get a result here. All three drivers attended another Classic Days event this July along with Jacky Ickx and a few other ex-Le Mans drivers. Ragnotti (far left) is much thinner compared to what I can recall of his previous appearance, same with Laffite (far right) who in addition appears hunched now. Ragnotti and Laffite have committed to the Nogaro Classic Festival in October (and they will attend, historic events like these are the lifeblood for these old Le Mans drivers and it would take a serious illness to prevent them from going) but crucially Pescarolo hasn't even though he's been to this exact event before. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,755 Posted September 13 Jacky Ickx looks great for his vintage, given the time he was racing too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted September 15 Italian motorcycle road racer and MotoE competitor Luca Salvadori has died following a crash in the IRRC Championship in Germany https://bikesportnews.com/tt-and-roads/luca-salvadori-has-died-in-a-road-racing-accident/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,213 Posted September 23 On 16/05/2024 at 18:44, Octopus of Odstock said: I've been keeping this to myself for a while but it's now becoming clear Rupert Keegan's chances of reaching 2025 are pretty slim. He's very ill with cancer, but he has also never lived a very healthy lifestyle. Certainly worth considering for the Deathlist Cup, and if he makes the 1st January, he's going right in at the top of the DDP picks. Rupert Keegan reportedly dead: 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted September 23 22 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Rupert Keegan reportedly dead: I can confirm this is true. Give it 24 hours for a QO. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 23 So the one positive looking at Keegan's death is that it reminded me Tony Trimmer, who won the British Formula 1 championship the year before Keegan, is still alive https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Trimmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLawrenson 0 Posted September 24 (edited) On 23/09/2024 at 19:18, YoungWillz said: Rupert Keegan reportedly dead: Good old Rupert Keegan. A man who was quoted as saying, when his Hesketh F1 car was promoted by scantily-clad Penthouse-supplied models "What was I supposed to do? Object?" Edited September 24 by MLawrenson formatting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted October 3 Alan Rees duly gets his QO 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted October 10 Word coming through the book of Face that Augie Pabst, the legendary US sportscar driver has died at the age of 90. Nothing to confirm yet, but two people who have posted it are pretty solid sources normally. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted October 11 On 10/10/2024 at 19:51, Octopus of Odstock said: Word coming through the book of Face that Augie Pabst, the legendary US sportscar driver has died at the age of 90. Nothing to confirm yet, but two people who have posted it are pretty solid sources normally. Confirmation Augie Pabst has died. He was a good guy, RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted October 15 Umberto Grano, multiple European touring car champion who later became a touring car team manager, is dead at the age of 84. Obit (in Italian) Brief Wiki page (Italian) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,853 Posted October 18 Bobby Gill (wiki), American NASCAR driver, dead at 65 from brain cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,478 Posted October 18 1 hour ago, Ulitzer95 said: Bobby Gill (wiki), American NASCAR driver, dead at 65 from brain cancer. There was a stock car series named after Hooters? Gobbless America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 3,470 Posted October 29 American race car driver Walter Ballard (Wiki) dead at 91 In 1971, he won the Rookie of the Year Award in the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National Series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted October 29 15 hours ago, Gisooo said: American race car driver Walter Ballard (Wiki) dead at 91 In 1971, he won the Rookie of the Year Award in the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National Series. At 37, so in Nigel Mansell territory regarding his age as a winning "rookie," then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,213 Posted November 10 On 14/07/2024 at 12:29, The Immortal said: Someone on X met NASCAR driver Bobby Allison in February 2024 and took a photo with him, in a wheelchair but otherwise seems to be alright. I might note that Allison is another racer who suffers from the long term effects of a severe racing crash. Bobby Allison dead at 86. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,217 Posted November 10 5 hours ago, Summer in Transylvania said: Bobby Allison dead at 86. There was a recent photo of him after NASCAR finally awarded him a retrospective win. He was shrunken from his former self and sitting in a large chair and I thought to myself "hmmm, if you can't stand for this event, you're not a well man". And so it has proved. Here's the link: https://www.insidetracknews.com/bobby-allison-officially-recognized-as-winner-of-1971-myers-brothers-memorial-at-bowman-gray-stadium/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 874 Posted November 10 Just before the last race of the season. A few moments ago Joey Logano became champion. Founder of the Alabama gang. Legend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 644 Posted November 23 Probably nothing much, but Tim Schenken (a stalwart of Australian motorsports with successful careers both as a driver and as a motorsport official) will be stepping down from his role as clerk of the course for the Australian Grand Prix. He's 81 now and a few years ago he also stepped down from his role as race director for the Supercars series. Also I want to throw in a wildcard here in Matt Tifft. He retired from NASCAR a couple years ago due to an epilepsy diagnosis and recurring seizures. He's only recently returned to racing but get this, a few months ago he was kicked in the head by a rival pit crew member in an altercation. This kind of luck is probably not something one would want to carry (of course now that I've said that he'll be just fine until the age of 90, but anyway.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,078 Posted December 12 Eddie Jordan has been in treatment for metastatic bladder and prostate cancer, but has a good prognosis: https://www.planetf1.com/news/eddie-jordan-reveals-cancer-diagnosis-in-new-health-update Had almost made a thread for him...but I think he might not be such a 2025 slam dunk. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
