- Joined
- Apr 8, 2006
- Messages
- 2,027
- Location
- Look behind you....
Who are the racers of days gone by who you admire most and idolise? Either drivers/riders who have passed away, or haven't raced for ages, such as Stirling Moss.
My top three:
1) WRC - Richard Burns - Passed away last year, but really was the reason I got into rallying and motorsport in general. He was the sportsman most people can only ever hope to be, not just as a driver, but as a person, he really was something special. He died last november aged 33 from a brain tumour. He was always seen as an optimistic and cheerful guy, even when things didn't go his way.
2) F1 - Ayrton Senna - Nothing I can really add that you don't already know. He was a phenomenal racer, and to have been killed by something as minor as the steering column loosening is just a tragedy. Again, a phenomenal racer and man.
3) 500CC - Barry Sheene - The guys will to continue, to keep fighting and keep racing despite his injuries really was something incredible. I doubt we will ever see someone with that kind of stamina and determination again in our lifetimes.
What about you?
My top three:
1) WRC - Richard Burns - Passed away last year, but really was the reason I got into rallying and motorsport in general. He was the sportsman most people can only ever hope to be, not just as a driver, but as a person, he really was something special. He died last november aged 33 from a brain tumour. He was always seen as an optimistic and cheerful guy, even when things didn't go his way.
2) F1 - Ayrton Senna - Nothing I can really add that you don't already know. He was a phenomenal racer, and to have been killed by something as minor as the steering column loosening is just a tragedy. Again, a phenomenal racer and man.
3) 500CC - Barry Sheene - The guys will to continue, to keep fighting and keep racing despite his injuries really was something incredible. I doubt we will ever see someone with that kind of stamina and determination again in our lifetimes.
What about you?
