John Surtees

[HertzvanRental]

So J.S has passed on.

If you fancy a bit of erotica, listen to him, on the M.V., at full bore.

 

[Racing roadkill]

So J.S has passed on.

If you fancy a bit of erotica, listen to him, on the M.V., at full bore.

Oh sh!t. That sucks, I knew him through association with Goodwood. Still the only man to hold world championships on 2 and 4 wheels. I hope Lord March / Goodwood do something special in tribute.

That was quite a line up. I fear the next one out may be stood on his right.

 

[Drago]

He'd been there and done it, and lived to a good age. Fair play feller.

I can't stand Sterling Toss - met him once, slightly arrogant.

 

[Dec66]

Aww, that's a shame. I'm not a big fan of car pointing (as it seems to be these days), but I do like the old geezers like Surtees. RIP, John.

 

[numbnuts]

But never made a Sir........ so RIP Sir

 

[Racing roadkill]

If there is an afterlife, he'll be with Henry now.

 

[TVC]

From the time when racers were gentlemen. He deserves to be remembered.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Yes a true great..In this fake luvvies world..

 

[Smokin Joe]

I doubt if we'll ever see anyone win both the premier motorcycle GP class and the F1 championship again, though Rossi tested in a Ferrari a few years ago and was competitive but decided to stay on bikes.

 

[Drago]

What's wrong with the bloke standing on his right then?

About ten years ago I'd drawn the short straw of Silverstone duty.

I'm wandering around and Sterling Toss walks up to me, camelhair coat draped across his shoulders, entourage in tow and snaps at me "Tell such and such that I'm here." No hello, excuse me, would you mind awfully, or even a thank you.

I mulled this gents apparent rudeness for a moment, and replied "certainly Sir. What's your name please?"

His face was a picture.

 

[Drago]

JS is on the far right of the pic, so Sir Toss is stood to his right, or left from our viewpoint.

 

[Drago]

You were clearly blinded by the light shining out of Sterlings arriss.

 

[biggs682]

Another motorsport great enters the next race.....

R.i.p

 

[Oldbloke]

A magnificent racer and a true gent. RIP.

 

[raleighnut]

Sad news, he was good, no Hailwood but he was up there.