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John Surtees
Dick Axtell - 10/3/17 at 06:24 PM

Just heard the news -

RIP John Surtees. A true legend of motor sport.


britishtrident - 10/3/17 at 07:05 PM

Really sad not only great a great champion on two and for wheels but a great car sorter and a very decent guy.


t11 - 10/3/17 at 07:06 PM

Yes a very sad lost to motor sport 7 time motorcycle champion a 1 fi title in 64 a great man R.ip


Mash - 10/3/17 at 07:34 PM

Aye, a true legend and a gentleman to boot

RIP

I doubt it will be done again....


Shooter63 - 10/3/17 at 07:40 PM

I always think the term legend is used to much these days, but in the case of John it fitted perfectly, what he did will I doubt be ever achieved again, a decent guy as well.

Shooter


jeffw - 10/3/17 at 08:02 PM

Never got his knighthood, RIP John, legend in many ways


steve m - 10/3/17 at 08:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Shooter63
I always think the term legend is used to much these days, but in the case of John it fitted perfectly, what he did will I doubt be ever achieved again, a decent guy as well.

Shooter


+1,

He got a Cbe, so nearly there


ian locostzx9rc2 - 10/3/17 at 09:11 PM

RIP as said a true Motorsport legend and a gentleman no one will ever do what he managed.


perksy - 10/3/17 at 10:21 PM

a Legend and a Gentleman

RIP Sir


tims31 - 11/3/17 at 12:32 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jeffw
Never got his knighthood, RIP John, legend in many ways


Yep, a real shame as he was one sports person who really did deserve it.

A true gent, RIP John