John Surtees RIP

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John Surtees RIP

Post by Funkydrummer » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:31 pm

Died, aged 83.

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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by ALP » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:35 pm

What a man of speed and courage, a real sporting hero in my humble opinion; they sure don't make em like this now.

Rest in Peace John Surtees, you brought much pleasure to so many in the motor sports world.
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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by Rick_Muller » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:45 pm

Often the word Legend is used too freely, not in this case

RIP John
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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by ecc » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:46 pm

You either have to be an old git like me or interested in motorsports history to know about John Surtees. He is the only man to have competed successfully in both F1 and bikes (that I'm aware of).

A true legend.

RIP
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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by Dazzler » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:20 am

R.I.P. Sir

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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by Herts Clarets » Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:12 am

An absolute legend in motorsport. World Champion on 2 and 4 wheels,a feat that will never be equalled. I saw him in June last year in the paddock at Goodwood FOS, driving a Lola down to the start line for a run up the hill. An old school racer and an absolute gentleman. RIP John

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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by bobinho » Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:16 am

Agree wholeheartedly with the "legend" statement. A phenomenon in the motor sports world. An absolute true great.

To win both the 500gp motorcycle class, then win the car gp world title was an achievement we will NEVER see again.

RIP Sir John Surtees. A man truly worthy of the title "knight of the realm"
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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by Funkydrummer » Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:40 am

A little tribute to the great man.

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RIP Sir John Surtees, a man worthy of the title and of all the accolades.
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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by IanMcL » Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:57 am

ecc wrote:You either have to be an old git like me or interested in motorsports history to know about John Surtees. He is the only man to have competed successfully in both F1 and bikes (that I'm aware of).

A true legend.

RIP
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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by conyoviejo » Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:30 am

R.I.P. to a racing legend on both two and four wheels..

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Re: John Surtees RIP

Post by LoveCurryPies » Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:00 am

Definitely one of the true greats like Stirling Moss.

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