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Sir Stirling Moss, 2001.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
RIP Stirling
It's not the car, it's the driver.
RIP
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Rest well Sir.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I think it was Nelson Piquet who said something all the lines that 'if you are not s*itting yourself you are not going fast enough'
You see those old footage's with straw bales etc as the only form of safety - After Senna and Ratzenberger I think only 1 death in 26 years
What modern-day sportsman, let alone current GP drive, would have displayed that level of integrity?
In the early and mid 50s, he was overshadowed by Fangio, to many, ncluding me, the best ever. When Fangio retired, Moss chose to race for British manufacturers, often for the privateer Rob Walker, without full manufacturer backing, and not for the more successful continental works teams, for whom he would have doubtless won many titles.
His prowess in sports cars such as the C and D type Jaguars, and DBR Astons, outshone even Fangio - see his 1955 record breaking Mille Miglia time, which remains unbeaten.
I have had the privilege of watching Moss race in historic Motorsport on many occasions, in particular I remember the inaugural Godwoood Revival in 1998 watching Moss in the DBR Aston which won Le Mans in1959, overtaking back markers at full chat on the grass verge, while dicing with Martin Brundle and Willie Green, in Ecurie Belge D Type and pontoon fender Ferrari testarossa respectively, Moss taking the following Lavant corner in a full opposite lock slide.
I was lucky enough to briefly meet him in the Pits at Silvestone. He was not a hero that disappointed in person.
Rest in Peace, Sir Stirling.