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Dick Axtell

posted on 10/3/17 at 06:24 PM Reply With Quote
John Surtees

Just heard the news -

RIP John Surtees. A true legend of motor sport.





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britishtrident

posted on 10/3/17 at 07:05 PM Reply With Quote
Really sad not only great a great champion on two and for wheels but a great car sorter and a very decent guy.





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t11

posted on 10/3/17 at 07:06 PM Reply With Quote
re surtees

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

posted on 10/3/17 at 07:34 PM Reply With Quote
Aye, a true legend and a gentleman to boot

RIP

I doubt it will be done again....

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Shooter63

posted on 10/3/17 at 07:40 PM Reply With Quote
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

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jeffw

posted on 10/3/17 at 08:02 PM Reply With Quote
Never got his knighthood, RIP John, legend in many ways






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steve m

posted on 10/3/17 at 08:29 PM Reply With Quote
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





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ian locostzx9rc2

posted on 10/3/17 at 09:11 PM Reply With Quote
RIP as said a true Motorsport legend and a gentleman no one will ever do what he managed.
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perksy

posted on 10/3/17 at 10:21 PM Reply With Quote
a Legend and a Gentleman

RIP Sir

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tims31

posted on 11/3/17 at 12:32 AM Reply With Quote
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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





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