maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted July 8, 2023 11 hours ago, Octopus of Odstock said: I'm seeing him on Monday and advise if there's anything major but he has bounced back awfully well. You mentioning this thread and asking for any more tips amongst his old pals? I understand if you're not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted July 10, 2023 Okay, Sir Jackie -for his age - is doing very well. No problems with walking and needed no assistance. But he is a little more frail, perhaps understandably, than recent appearances. I'd give him quite a few years yet. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,142 Posted July 12, 2023 Bad crash at the Southern 100 on the Isle of Man last night, no names yet but 2 dead. 2 riders a marshal and a spectator were involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,086 Posted July 12, 2023 On 30/06/2023 at 20:35, Octopus of Odstock said: Bob Fernley, the de facto team principal at Force India's F1 team for many years, has died. Later worked in a key role for the FIA. Bit of a surprise, I hadn't heard he was ill. https://the-race.com/formula-1/former-force-india-f1-chief-fernley-dies-aged-70/ Times obit for Fernley. Reveals the cause of death to be bladder cancer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,142 Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, One shot Paddy said: Bad crash at the Southern 100 on the Isle of Man last night, no names yet but 2 dead. 2 riders a marshal and a spectator were involved. The marshal and one of the riders were killed, some of the local marshals are over there but thankfully not my sister. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 529 Posted July 16, 2023 This hasn't been covered yet apparently but ex V8 Supercars driver Dale Brede is dead. Interestingly enough, he was teammates and very good friends with Mark Porter, one of only two drivers to ever be killed during a V8 Supercars race (Ashley Cooper being the other one). https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8271720/accomplished-act-motor-racer-dale-brede-dies-aged-48/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 529 Posted July 20, 2023 Update on Cale Yarborough from his daughter. Diagnosed with a very rare terminal condition apparently. It does seem to be of the slower progressive multiple sclerosis/dementia type of condition, rather than the fast progressing terminal cancer/ALS kind but regardless definitely a solid choice for DPs this point on. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd24fan 66 Posted July 21, 2023 On 20/07/2023 at 06:26, TheSpinosaurus said: Update on Cale Yarborough from his daughter. Diagnosed with a very rare terminal condition apparently. It does seem to be of the slower progressive multiple sclerosis/dementia type of condition, rather than the fast progressing terminal cancer/ALS kind but regardless definitely a solid choice for DPs this point on. I'm glad there's an update on Cale. I know he hasn't been doing well for a while. He used to attend every race at Talladega, which doesn't seem to have been the case since at least Covid. He wasn't on hand for the 75 Greatest NASCAR Drivers celebration at Darlington in May. I'll keep him on my DP for next year, and depending on how it progresses, the next few years. Hope medications at least help. He's a fighter and a tough guy though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted July 21, 2023 So, not casualties but... Sizeable fire today at Lydden Hill that's put the World Rallycross Championship race into some doubt. Cause not known officially but serious suspicions that the batteries in one of the cars in Sebastian Loeb's team was at fault. Clearly, there are issues when batteries get damaged and containing such a fire is troublesome (summat the television report touched on), how much danger is there of a car crashing leading to a battery explosion, or worse. Anyone know owt? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqvy4677988o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted July 27, 2023 Francois Castaing, former Renault F1 technical director, before becoming an automobile executive in America has died, aged 78. https://www.endurance-info.com/auto/article/108121-deces-de-francois-castaing-1945-2023 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,833 Posted July 28, 2023 Roger Dorchy was a French racing driver, who died on July 26 at the age of 78, was known for holding the top speed record at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, setting a top speed of 407 kilometers per hour (253 mph) with a WM - Peugeot at the end of the Mulsanne Straight at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/24-heures-du-mans/24-heures-du-mans-roger-dorchy-lhomme-aux-405-km-h-nest-plus-08be4a98-2b95-11ee-a27a-fd4b2e445b21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,098 Posted August 7, 2023 Marty Ward, a short track racing legend from South Carolina, has died. He was 58. Ward died of a heart attack while competing on Saturday. https://www.racingamerica.com/news/late-models/south-carolina-short-track-champion-marty-ward-passes-away?utm_content=259621206&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-69147826 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,833 Posted August 7, 2023 Mirko Giansanti, died aged 46, was an Italian motorcycle racer. His best year was 1998 when he finished on the podium four times and finished sixth in the 125cc world championship https://www.fanpage.it/sport/motori/e-morto-mirko-giansanti-lex-pilota-aveva-46-anni-lutto-nel-mondo-del-motociclismo-italiano/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideik 236 Posted August 7, 2023 1 minute ago, diego said: Mirko Giansanti, died aged 46, was an Italian motorcycle racer. His best year was 1998 when he finished on the podium four times and finished sixth in the 125cc world championship https://www.fanpage.it/sport/motori/e-morto-mirko-giansanti-lex-pilota-aveva-46-anni-lutto-nel-mondo-del-motociclismo-italiano/ OMFG! There were not so many notable figures from my hometown while I was growing up...he was one of the very few I followed since I was a kid. I didn't even know he was sick... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,100 Posted August 14, 2023 Peter Baldwin, racer known for several hundred wins including seven Mini Miglia wins, reportedly dead after a long COVID battle: http://www.brdc.co.uk/Notice-of-death---Peter-Baldwin-1941-2023 Probably one for @Octopus of Odstock to comment on more substantially. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted August 14, 2023 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Peter Baldwin, racer known for several hundred wins including seven Mini Miglia wins, reportedly dead after a long COVID battle: http://www.brdc.co.uk/Notice-of-death---Peter-Baldwin-1941-2023 Probably one for @Octopus of Odstock to comment on more substantially. Not really to be honest. A grassroots/club sort of hero for many like, say, Ian Flux, Dave Brodie, Gerry Marshall but not in the top-league of touring car drivers etc. I had heard of him, but only peripherally. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,833 Posted August 22, 2023 Bill Vukovich II was born in Riverside, California and died on Aug.20 at age 79. He was named Rookie of the Year in the 1968 Indianapolis 500 as a result of his seventh-place finish. Vukovich competed in the 1965–1982 seasons, with 158 starts. races combined, including the Indianapolis 500 in 1968–1977, 1979–1980. He has finished in the top ten 85 times, with a win in 1973 at Michigan. His best finish at the Indianapolis 500 was in 1973, where he finished second in an event marred by tragedy and shortened by rain. He was the son of two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Bill Vukovich and father of Billy Vukovich III, both deceased. in racing accidents. https://www.speedsport.com/other-series/industry-news/12-time-indy-starter-vukovich-dies-at-79/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted August 22, 2023 Gary Vines - died in qualification for the Manx GP https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2023-08-21/manx-grand-prix-rider-dies-in-qualifying-crash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,142 Posted August 22, 2023 3 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Gary Vines - died in qualification for the Manx GP https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2023-08-21/manx-grand-prix-rider-dies-in-qualifying-crash When I heard that there was an incident at Ballageary I feared that would be the outcome. I think Guy Martin is the only person to come off there and live, it's not known as Ballascary for nothing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,142 Posted August 23, 2023 https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/66593828.amp Ian Bainbridge killed Tuesday night during Manx GP practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,235 Posted August 23, 2023 Oh, is it that time again? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,480 Posted August 23, 2023 15 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Oh, is it that time again? Came to say the same thing. Most action this thread gets is during the Manx GP week... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny 281 Posted August 23, 2023 On 22/08/2023 at 20:18, One shot Paddy said: When I heard that there was an incident at Ballageary I feared that would be the outcome. I think Guy Martin is the only person to come off there and live, it's not known as Ballascary for nothing! It's the ideal place for Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil protestors to lie down and try to block the road. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted August 24, 2023 Isle of Man GP deaths -vs- Santa Anita horse deaths this week. Who will win? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,100 Posted August 24, 2023 Ohio George Montgomery, US drag racer, reportedly dead: https://www.nhra.com/news/2023/early-nhra-gasser-star-indy-winner-ohio-george-montgomery-passes-away I have no idea about all the tech specs mentioned in his obit. Someone will, I'm sure. Apparently one of the first NHRA superstars. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
