Stop the bickering. This is not the place
Indeed. I'm not an RC mod, but I'd suggest that if people want to discuss this they take it to PM.
Posted 30 August 2015 - 19:45
Stop the bickering. This is not the place
Indeed. I'm not an RC mod, but I'd suggest that if people want to discuss this they take it to PM.
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Posted 30 August 2015 - 19:46
Found this gem today...thought some of you would like it..
Justin telling DF about Coyne's patented SnapOversteer
Jp
Posted 30 August 2015 - 19:53
Jp
JW: So DC told me how he's been more gentle with the pit speed limiter and I'm thinking I should do the same
Posted 30 August 2015 - 20:33
Stop the bickering. This is not the place
Posted 31 August 2015 - 14:47
Special thanks to besweeet2
Jp
Edited by jonpollak, 31 August 2015 - 17:48.
Posted 31 August 2015 - 16:31
It might interest some to know that the #43 SARD Morand LMP2 team of Webb, Hamilton and Ragues had a small '#RIPJustinWilson' sticker on their car for the 6H of the Nürburgring this weekend, right next to their car's number on the side.
Posted 31 August 2015 - 19:03
^ I'm pretty sure most of the teams and drivers carried some kind of sticker remembering JWil, the G-Drive and ESM cars had to carry two tributes as they also carried a sticker honouring Guy Ligier.
Posted 31 August 2015 - 21:17
Special thanks to besweeet2
Jp
Thanks.
They may have made a grown mans eyes moisten a little.
Posted 01 September 2015 - 07:11
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Posted 04 September 2015 - 18:28
The funeral of Justin Wilson will take place on Thursday 10 September at 11.45 at St James the Great Church, High Street, Paulerspury, Northamptonshire, NN12 7NA and afterwards in Hall 5, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.
All are welcome if you RSVP.
http://justinwilson....-wilson-family/
Jp
Posted 05 September 2015 - 05:51
Sorry if already posted:
Justin Wilson eBay Charity Auction set for September 14 start.
http://www.racer.com...tember-14-start
Edited by AustinF1, 05 September 2015 - 05:52.
Posted 05 September 2015 - 16:36
IndyCar's own tribute to Justin Wilson. A beautiful video.
Edited by JHSingo, 05 September 2015 - 16:36.
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Posted 06 September 2015 - 15:02
I wrote a letter to a somewhat troubled young friend tonight, edited for context here.
We view each other as relatives, and hope others find it appropriate...
"Dear Jake:
You now have almost nine months to plan renting a cheap car to join us for the 100th Indy 500 next May. Tickets are under $100, and camping is very reasonable as well. If we can help make that happen for you, we will, and hope to put together a group of longtime friends to join us. Some, if not most, will be former and/or current racers, so you'll be surrounded by positively amazing people... and of course, lots of accompaniments.
I have two longtime friends from a former race shop in Englewood -- all of us working for the best mentor anyone could ever ask for, and whom we lost early this year -- plus three professional acquaintances, and all five later worked for a former Colorado-based Indy Car team named RuSport. We lost a fabulous British driver named Justin Wilson 12 days ago, and if there's anything to learn there it's we all have reasons to put things off until "later." Money is worth absolutely nothing compared to 'later' never happening -- which is the case all too often.
Justin was a wonderful guy who recognized what a lucky bloke he was to be able live his dream. He was all about resourcefulness and dignity, and got to race in the pinnacles of racing -- Formula One Grand Prix, and then Indy cars -- by being creative, and then honorable. He raised money for F1 by asking investors to send funds, then took a very small salary by F1 standards to pay everyone back. If I'm correct, he raised a surplus beyond what the drive was to cost, so paid a bonus to all the investors while keeping none of that surplus for himself.
To a person, everyone who knew him loved and respected him beyond words, my regret now is I didn't take the time to know him better when I had every opportunity to. Sadly my chances to hang with Justin came shortly after Xxxxx's (my wife's) stroke, so my priorities were for her -- as they well needed to be. But when he saw us again at a Grand-Am race in Utah, and I reminded him of our association with RuSport members, he welcomed us as old friends.
Justin was 37, and leaves behind a wife and two little girls living near Longmont. Despite their massive loss, I can only hope they grow to better know their father through his deep history of love and honor. Fittingly, the racing community is now banding together to help finance a less-painful future for his wife and kids.
We are homeless and mostly broke as you know, but will send the family what we can -- if not as often as we can. Broke still trumps broken, as Justin's family now surely is, and racing is full of people who will do exactly the same.
Perhaps ironically we are now visiting a former professional driver, a childhood Hero since I was 12 and a great friend since 14 -- and he is treating us like gold at a time we really need it. Passion is everything in this circle, and I wonder if my still wanting to live my racing dreams is more about the circle than the driving itself.
It does suck that the nicest people seem to bear the greatest losses, and maybe there's a grand plan there... but hopefully their lives will be nurtured by a legacy few can touch. That is our hope for Justin's family.
I am unsure of the exact point I'm making, beyond living while you are alive. None of us knows if we have any time left.
Love and Kisses from Uncle Eric and Aunt Xxxxx.
And RIP, Mr. Wilson."
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Posted 10 September 2015 - 17:59
The white roses on the coffin made me cry - so poignant.
Posted 11 September 2015 - 12:30
Oriol Servia writes in Racer about driving for Justin at Sonoma:
http://www.racer.com...ving-for-justin
Posted 13 September 2015 - 05:43
Stumbled across this in one of my old photo bucket albums. A scan from one of my late 90's or 00's F1 Racing Magazines.
Edited by kamikaze1, 13 September 2015 - 05:45.
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Posted 14 September 2015 - 19:33
Oriol Servia writes in Racer about driving for Justin at Sonoma:
I'm now an Oriol Servia fan. I'm amazed by his honesty.
This auction look amazing. http://www.racer.com...g-monday-launch
Very impressive gear. I hope the proceeds exceed the organizer's goals.
Posted 14 September 2015 - 19:44
This auction look amazing. http://www.racer.com...g-monday-launch
Wow. That's all I can say to that list of items. Wow. All those items are going to both make some fans very happy and a grieving family a bit more secure.
Posted 14 September 2015 - 20:43
Posted 14 September 2015 - 23:05
Sad, sad news
My condolences to family and friends.
RIP Mr Wilson.
Posted 15 September 2015 - 06:32
I find it quite disturbing that Karam's Pocono helmet is on the auction.
Posted 17 September 2015 - 05:53
Shot this today at COTA. Thought y'all might wanna see...
Posted 22 September 2015 - 13:58
One of my race helmets from this season is up for auction, all money raised will be going to Justin Wilsons family. http://m.ebay.com/itm/171942989107?_mwBanner=1 …
Jenson Button @JensonButton 12m
This will be the only 2015 helmet of mine you can buy! happy bidding. #JB22 http://m.ebay.com/itm/171942989107?_mwBanner=1 …
Posted 22 September 2015 - 15:42
Not sure how I feel about the piece of bodywork from Sato's car, signed by AJ Foyt, being predictably sourced from debris from a crash.
Posted 30 September 2015 - 13:55
Justin Wilson celebration yesterday in Indianapolis: 'We're the lucky ones' for having known him"
http://www.indystar....n-him/73055734/
Posted 30 September 2015 - 16:40
The Dan Wheldon Memorial Pro-Am Karting Challenge was renamed into the Dan Wheldon Memorial Pro-Am Karting Race Honoring Justin Wilson. This charity karting event was held Sept 19 with many Indycar drivers in attendance.
Posted 01 October 2015 - 23:24
Edited by jonpollak, 01 October 2015 - 23:25.
Posted 08 October 2015 - 10:49
MERCEDES AMG F1 @MercedesAMGF1 21 hrs21 hours ago
Two unique pieces of #F1 memorabilia, one fantastic cause: the Justin Wilson charity auction... (2/5)
MERCEDES AMG F1 @MercedesAMGF1 21 hrs21 hours ago
Bidding is now open for these Silver Arrows race suits, as used and signed by Lewis and Nico themselves... (3/5) #F1
MERCEDES AMG F1 @MercedesAMGF1 21 hrs21 hours ago
Bid for the Lewis #F1 race suit here -> http://f1.benz.me/ym38MXGi , the Nico suit here -> http://f1.benz.me/GIgAXXfo (4/5)
MERCEDES AMG F1 @MercedesAMGF1 21 hrs21 hours ago
Both of these race suits have been donated in aid of the @justin_wilson charity auction, benefiting the Wilson Children's Fund (5/5) #F1
Posted 08 October 2015 - 11:41
$16,000,00 so far for Hamilton's suit, but $25,000.00 for Verstappen's suit.
Posted 09 October 2015 - 19:00
Adam Cooper @adamcooperF1 5m5 minutes ago
The @Max33Verstappen overalls have dropped from $25K to $6K - looks like some timewasters have been found out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scuderia-Toro-Rosso-Racing-Suit-Worn-and-Signed-by-Max-Verstappen-2015-/181894258749?hash=item2a59be203d …
Really shitty thing to do, considering the circumstances.
Posted 09 October 2015 - 19:33
Posted 10 October 2015 - 04:06
Adam Cooper @adamcooperF1 5m5 minutes ago
The @Max33Verstappen overalls have dropped from $25K to $6K - looks like some timewasters have been found out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scuderia-Toro-Rosso-Racing-Suit-Worn-and-Signed-by-Max-Verstappen-2015-/181894258749?hash=item2a59be203d …
Really shitty thing to do, considering the circumstances.
If one of the bidders changes his mind and revokes, doesn't it simply fall back towards the lowest, but highest bid of the other ?
Posted 10 October 2015 - 04:22
There are some great buys in the round that ends in two days. Not that I need a fire suit anymore, but some of them are going for under 200 bucks.
Posted 10 October 2015 - 06:29
Yeah, stil makes the whole thing not better, doesnt it?If one of the bidders changes his mind and revokes, doesn't it simply fall back towards the lowest, but highest bid of the other ?
Edited by Marklar, 10 October 2015 - 06:31.
Posted 10 October 2015 - 12:34
Yeah, stil makes the whole thing not better, doesnt it?
I agree, but there just could have been one not too wealthy person having been too impulsive. The person simply might have thought it would be a good investment, but once he had the highest bid he might have changed his mind after a few days (it's not good for the auction of course, because of others maybe wanting to bid higher but stopped looked after the bid being really high).
Posted 19 October 2015 - 19:28
Artists Blackmore and Long unveil new Justin Wilson charity print of his winning cars:
http://www.racer.com...n-charity-print
Posted 22 October 2015 - 20:44
From Marshall Pruett at Racer; so far $556,000 raised for Justin's wife and daughters:
http://www.racer.com...harity-auctions
Posted 27 October 2015 - 20:29
Susie Wheldon adds one of Dan's race-worn helmets to the auction:
http://www.racer.com...-wilson-auction
Posted 27 October 2015 - 21:09
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