RIP John Surtees

sars · Post by **sars** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:08 pm

Big John, the only guy to win world titles on both two and four wheels passed away today, he was 83 years young.

A true racing legend, RIP John

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:29 pm

a legend indeed

bmwaddict · Post by **bmwaddict** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:35 pm

What a feat, doubt we will ever see the like again. And in a much more dangerous age compared to modern racing. One of my personal heroes.
They don't make em like that any more.

R.I.P. Mr Surtees.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:36 pm

A proper racer in his day and a gentleman to boot. RIP John

Ed Doe · Post by **Ed Doe** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 5:41 pm

As already said, a gentleman and a great racer. RIP

Highlander · Post by **Highlander** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:04 pm

A wee bit before my era of motorsport viewing but from what I've read definately achieved things that I doubt we'll see again.
That looks like a Vincent twin in the 1st picture.....a mighty steed in it's day.........and a mighty expensive steed now.
A true gentleman racer......RIP

GJC72 · Post by **GJC72** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:08 pm

Sad news. Was watching an interview a couple of nights ago he did with Sky F1. Think it was recorded in 2015 but a fascinating watch.

TonyP · Post by **TonyP** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:15 pm

RIP John, they don't make 'em like you anymore.

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:27 pm

Surtees knew how to stretch a throttle cable. Your work is done young fella.

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:44 pm

Top bloke and one of me ol fella's heroes. Rip.
Probably totally inappropriate to say here, but I was always mesmerised at just how incredibly red his head was. Sorry, bit random.

maxman · Post by **maxman** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:59 pm

A true star who would have won more races if he had not fallen out with some of the Ferrari hierarchy.
He has a fantastic collection of race bikes and cars .RIP.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:09 pm

Sad news, by the way the first pic isn't him-it's mark Forsyth from Performance Bikes magazine back in the 90's
Rob

Highlander · Post by **Highlander** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:10 pm

Yeah,cross swords with Enzo and "ciao!!"
But it shows great strength and depth of character to stand your ground on what you believe to be correct.

Re. JS's collection of vehicles...I believe the father of an old school friend of mine still has a Vincent Comet that belonged to John.....don't remember it ever being on the road whilst I lived up in Thurso though.

Highlander · Post by **Highlander** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:13 pm

Smartbear wrote:Sad news, by the way the first pic isn't him-it's mark Forsyth from Performance Bikes magazine back in the 90's
Rob

Doesn't really look like the riding style of a guy from his era and certainly not on a Vincent........most undignified on a "gentlemans express!!"

Highlander · Post by **Highlander** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:13 pm

Yeah,cross swords with Enzo and "ciao!!"
But it shows great strength and depth of character to stand your ground on what you believe to be correct.

Re. JS's collection of vehicles...I believe the father of an old school friend of mine still has a Vincent Comet that belonged to John.....don't remember it ever being on the road whilst I lived up in Thurso though.

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