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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22458 Location: UK
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4116 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Very sad, amazing that he commentated at the 1949 British GP, and continued for over 5o years, many of us grew up listening to his commentaries, |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3831 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Just read that he was a Tank Commander during the war. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7124 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:01 am Post subject: |
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A great commentator but I sometimes thought the competitors he commented on could see him far enough. My impression was that when he was remarking how well someone was doing the very next thing was that they were off the track! And a frequent occurrence too.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
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norustplease
Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Posts: 782 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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It was rumoured that Nigel Mansell had considered offering him money not to mention him in the commentary, due to the crashes and breakdowns that often followed. _________________ 1953 Citroen Traction
1964 Volvo PV544
1957 Austin A55 Mk 1
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4765 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Remember this?
Quote: | The lead car is unique, except for the one behind it which is identical. |
I think it was the Tyrrell P34. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10 |
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