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RIP John Surtees

Postby stephendell » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:48 pm

Sadly passed away today aged 83

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/10/motor ... index.html

Still think it's a disgrace he didn't get a knighthood when Stirling Moss & Jackie Stewart did. No doubt there is some political reason why.
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Re: RIP John Surtees

Postby Custard » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:14 pm

One of the best drivers/riders ever very understated
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Re: RIP John Surtees

Postby darrenbiggs » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:08 pm

I saw him go up the Goodwood hill a few times on different years. Still really fast for a guy who was in his 70s then, and a lot quicker than most people were pushing it on those days. Amazing.
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Re: RIP John Surtees

Postby PaulC1959 » Mon Mar 13, 2017 3:04 pm

Sad news, a true talent on two and four wheels. :(
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