diego 1,833 Posted February 1 John Dodds was an Australian motorcyclist, who competed on the Grand Prix circuit from 1966 to 1978. His best result was third place behind Dieter Braun and Teuvo Länsivuori in the 1973 250cc world championship and he died at the age of 81. https://www.speedweek.com/motogp/news/218567/GP-Held-John-Dodds-ist-tot.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,124 Posted February 3 Red Farmer suffered a stroke earlier this week. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,057 Posted February 3 Not enough to kill him, and apparently he was able to speak on the phone, so must have not been that serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,085 Posted February 10 Italian news site reporting the death of Aussie world champion motorcycle road racer Kel Carruthers (wiki) aged 86. Outright denial from a family member here insisting he isn't even sick. It's 2024. Nobody dies! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,057 Posted February 11 8 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Italian news site reporting the death of Aussie world champion motorcycle road racer Kel Carruthers (wiki) aged 86. Outright denial from a family member here insisting he isn't even sick. It's 2024. Nobody dies! That's the most important Italian sports journal. The same author already announced dead in 2021 Tommy Robb, while he is still alive. Should be fired. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted February 14 On 16/01/2024 at 23:28, Octopus of Odstock said: Bill Krause, one time Indy 500 attemptee, two-times winning mechanic of the Indy 500 (1981 and 1982) and an extremely able sportscar driver (winner of the 1958 and 1960 Riverside Grand Prix's, which attracted some of the best drivers at the time - Behra, Hill, Ginther etc.), died last week, due to complications of dementia and strokes. I'm sure a legacy.com type obit will follow, not sure how much US motorsport media will pick this one up in truth. Just turned 91 at the start of the year. Bit more about his racing here - http://www.tamsoldracecarsite.net/BillKrause.html @Gisoooare you able to check Account to see where Krause's last address was? There hasn't been a legacy obit due to 'family differences'. I was told he was moved away from California. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 529 Posted February 16 Jos Verstappen apparently underwent heart surgery sometime in 2023. All fine of course, just surprised this went under the radar. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 466 Posted February 22 Freestyle motocross person and X Games medalist Jayden Archer dead at 27 practicing his Darwin Award acceptance speech triple backflip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,098 Posted February 23 On 07/01/2024 at 13:09, Octopus of Odstock said: First Formula 1 death of 2024 is not Fittipaldi, but former ATS and Merzario non-qualifier, and former Italian Formula 3 champion, Alberto Colombo, after a long illness, aged 78. https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-addio-ad-alberto-colombo-il-cappellone-che-ha-sognato-i-gp/10563419/ Wilson Fittipaldi reportedly dead: https://www-itatiaia-com-br.translate.goog/esportes/motor/2024/02/23/morre-wilson-fittipaldi-jr-ex-piloto-de-formula-1-e-irmao-de-emerson-fittipaldi?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted February 23 28 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Wilson Fittipaldi reportedly dead: https://www-itatiaia-com-br.translate.goog/esportes/motor/2024/02/23/morre-wilson-fittipaldi-jr-ex-piloto-de-formula-1-e-irmao-de-emerson-fittipaldi?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp Expected, but still very sad news. EDIT - DDP pick as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted February 23 Now, Fittipaldi's death, and the way it came about, considering he survived one of the deadliest eras of the sport, only to choke on his birthday dinner, is sad, but he lived a decently long life. Not so Joel Pearson, British Formula 4 driver, who haa died from cancer, aged just 19. https://www.motorsport.com/formula4/news/obituary-british-f4-racer-joel-pearson-dies-aged-19/10579150/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 14,847 Posted February 23 Does Fittipaldi count as an unnatural death? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted February 29 Hugh Chamberlain, long-time team owner in GT and touring cars, has died of a heart attack, aged 82. http://www.brdc.co.uk/Notice-of-Death---Hugh-Chamberlain-1941---2024 Extensive obituary above. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted February 29 4 time Indianapolis 500 starter John Mahler died on the 6th February. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/qctimes/name/john-mahler-obituary?id=54346046 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted March 2 On 29/02/2024 at 14:24, Octopus of Odstock said: 4 time Indianapolis 500 starter John Mahler died on the 6th February. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/qctimes/name/john-mahler-obituary?id=54346046 “John qualified his car into the field during his rookie year at the Indianapolis 500. John went on to qualify for and drive in, five more Indianapolis 500 races.” 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted March 2 2 hours ago, Sir Creep said: “John qualified his car into the field during his rookie year at the Indianapolis 500. John went on to qualify for and drive in, five more Indianapolis 500 races.” Only started 4. Dick Simon drove his car in 1971. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mahler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted March 2 23 minutes ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Only started 4. Dick Simon drove his car in 1971. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Mahler Which was his rookie season (he qualified his CAR), which the article states correctly. However, Wiki historical results agree with you that it was 4 and not 5 other races; so the article is incorrectly written and you win the day. SC 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 529 Posted March 5 Former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen to undergo heart surgery. https://bnnbreaking.com/sports/former-f1-star-heikki-kovalainen-to-undergo-life-saving-surgery-puts-racing-career-on-hold 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,141 Posted March 10 Former Honda Britain and JPS Norton team manager Barry Simmons died aged 79 last Sunday after a short illness. https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/motorcycling/former-honda-britain-and-jps-norton-team-manager-barry-symmons-has-died-4544141 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted March 11 Jody Scheckter is selling his entire car collection. This comes as a surprise as he used to run them to promote his Laverstoke Park speed weekend and it was generally thought he'd hang onto them. Could be nothing, could be just raising funds or it could be the racing driver version of selling their house https://www.topgear.com/car-news/formula-one/check-out-fabulous-selection-jody-scheckters-racing-cars-headed-auction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 529 Posted March 12 7 hours ago, Octopus of Odstock said: Jody Scheckter is selling his entire car collection. This comes as a surprise as he used to run them to promote his Laverstoke Park speed weekend and it was generally thought he'd hang onto them. Could be nothing, could be just raising funds or it could be the racing driver version of selling their house https://www.topgear.com/car-news/formula-one/check-out-fabulous-selection-jody-scheckters-racing-cars-headed-auction I'm inclined to believe it's financial reasons, but the health record in the Scheckter family is not ideal. Jody's daughter Ila died of an overdose years back and prior to that suffered a brain tumor that lead to seizures, his son Tomas suffered strokes and has had heart surgery. I'm also wondering if his brother Ian is well, haven't seen a public appearance from him since an interview in 2021 and to my knowledge he was quite active in the South African automotive scene till then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted March 12 3 hours ago, The Immortal said: I'm inclined to believe it's financial reasons, but the health record in the Scheckter family is not ideal. Jody's daughter Ila died of an overdose years back and prior to that suffered a brain tumor that lead to seizures, his son Tomas suffered strokes and has had heart surgery. I'm also wondering if his brother Ian is well, haven't seen a public appearance from him since an interview in 2021 and to my knowledge he was quite active in the South African automotive scene till then. Ian's fine. Last spoke to him last summer. Playing a lot of golf currently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,861 Posted March 12 Scheckter is not just selling the cars, he's also selling the buffalo herd at Laverstoke, with the meat and dairy products no longer available. This all seems quite drastic unless he's in some severe financial trouble, in serious ill health, or more boringly, wants to sell up and relax in his dotage and enjoy different things. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 1,618 Posted March 13 Marcello Gandini, designer of the Lamborghinis Countach, Diablo, and Miura, among others dead at 85. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BonScott 121 Posted March 13 Scheckter is an old man now, 75 I think, probably just wants the quiet life and enjoying his final few years rather than spending 12 hrs+ a day running a successful business etc, don’t blame him 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
