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Happy 80th birthday Brian Redman!

Started by Giraffe , Mar 09 2017 10:51

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#1 Giraffe

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 10:51

My personal favourite race driver, Brian Redman turns 80 today!!!

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#2 cpbell

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 10:56

Many happy returns Mr. Redman!

#3 Tim Murray

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 12:42

Happy 80th birthday to a very eminent TNF member. Do I also espy another TNF member in Giraffe's photo, in the dark shirt, directly behind the airbox?

#4 sabrejet

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 12:47

He's never 80!?? Many happy returns: a favourite of mine too, though sadly only saw him race in Group C.

#5 JacnGille

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 15:29

:clap:

#6 Michael Ferner

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 15:29

Happy 80th birthday to a very eminent TNF member. Do I also espy another TNF member in Giraffe's photo, in the dark shirt, directly behind the airbox?

Fairly certain that's J.E., yes.

And a very happy to you, Mr. Redman!! :clap:

#7 Jack-the-Lad

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 15:34

Best wishes to an authentic gentleman.

#8 PCC

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 16:06

Fairly certain that's J.E., yes.

My he's changed... but less than I have!

Warmest wishes to Mr. Redman, I hope he's reading this and is reminded of the huge esteem in which he is held!

#9 arttidesco

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 17:38

Wishing Mr Redman all the best for his 80th !

#10 Slurp1955

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 17:50

Happy Birthday to Mr Redman. Aside from his racing career, we owe him a debt of gratitude. It was Brian that prompted Jim Hall to restore all the remaining Chaparrals about 25 years ago, basically pointing out to Jim what those fantastic machines stored up at Rattlesnake Raceway were actually worth. :up:

#11 Jerry Entin

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 18:06

Happy Birthday to a great ambassador to motor racing.

#12 RogerFrench

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 18:18

Happy birthday indeed! I have happy memories of Red Rose Motors, Oulton Park, etc. Could that really have been over 50 years ago?

#13 Dick Dastardly

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 18:46

Happy Birthday to a fellow Lancastrian :drunk:

I really enjoyed your book :drunk:

#14 Gabrci

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 20:21

What an absolutely pleasant and delightful man, I've had the honor of seeing him at Goodwood a few times. Whenever someone approached him to say hello or to ask him to sign something, he always had a story to tell and whenever I saw him in a car he was grinning broadly, obviously enjoying every second of it. Superb gentleman and a thoroughly nice bloke. I didn't know how old he is and I'm quite surprised he is supposed to be 80, I would have thought he is a very fit 70 max. Happy birthday if you are reading this and looking forward to seeing you at Goodwood!

#15 GTMRacer

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 20:47

A great racer who raced my favourite race cars, Chevrons.

#16 Jeff Weinbren

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 21:08

Happy Birthday Mr. Redman, thanks for all the effort you have put into motor racing, all the best for the future!! :clap:

#17 Marc Sproule

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Posted 09 March 2017 - 22:55

that must be fake news.

he can't possibly be that age.

i just took these pics a few days ago.

https://www.flickr.c...57626135973193/

https://www.flickr.c...57644859972643/

https://www.flickr.c...57623311357576/

happy birthday to the guy in the pics.

#18 SKL

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Posted 10 March 2017 - 02:42

Just ordered a signed copy of his book... it has gotten very good reviews, though I'm sure parts of it will be hard to read (especially any parts about one of my all time favourites, Seppi Siffert)

(see avatar)

#19 Emery0323

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Posted 10 March 2017 - 04:19

Happy Birthday Mr. Redman!! :clap: :wave:

Not only is he one of the all-time great drivers, he is a very likeable and amusing character and a great memoirist to boot!

Wishing you and your wife good health and many happy returns!

#20 Richard Jenkins

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Posted 10 March 2017 - 05:53

One of my favourite people in motorsport. Happy Birthday sir!

#21 E1pix

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Posted 10 March 2017 - 07:09

Our esteemed Mr. Redman first survived the 917 era, then nearly 50 years of those moments befalling mere mortals every day. Awesome. :clap:

Happy Birthday to an authentic Hero! :up:

#22 B Squared

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Posted 10 March 2017 - 11:27

Thanks to Michael Argetsinger and the July 2010 release of Mark Donohue: His Life in Photographs at Road America, I was able to spend a bit of time with Mr. Redman. A very happy birthday. Posing with friends Jeff Filz and Pauly Rasmussen that fun-filled weekend:

#23 SJ Lambert

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Posted 10 March 2017 - 13:29

Happy birthday Mr Redman , have you competed at Phillip Island ?

#24 group7

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Posted 10 March 2017 - 16:12

All the best ! Brian at full chat ! in the Chevron at Kyalami 1971. was the car a handful ?

Brian met with much success with Jim Hall in Formula 5000.

http://www.brianwats...s/432redman.jpg :clap:

#25 JacnGille

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Posted 11 March 2017 - 03:46

All the best ! Brian at full chat ! in the Chevron at Kyalami 1971. was the car a handful ?

Brian met with much success with Jim Hall in Formula 5000.

http://www.brianwats...s/432redman.jpg

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#26 10kDA

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 14:08

Happy Birthday Brian Redman!

#27 404KF2

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 17:59

Wow, belated congrats to Brian. And thanks for signing your book for me!

#28 E1pix

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 19:33

Thanks from me, too for many autographs in the day.

My favorite Redman battle had to involve that Brillo-haired kid from South Africa. Brian was a good 13 years older so had learned consequence, always the Class of the field. That fearless kid was Jody-somebody, IIRC. ;-)

Thanks Again for the memories.

#29 Nick Planas

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 22:05

No no, I won't have it! Must be 70, surely...

Happy Birthday Brian Redman! Hope you have a fabulous celebration.

#30 B Squared

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Posted 16 March 2017 - 11:35

Michael Argetsinger, Brian Redman and publisher David Bull in 2010 at the second Donohue book release (Mark Donohue: His Life In Photographs) in Elkhart Lake. Many more good years ahead wished to you sir.

#31 Jack-the-Lad

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Posted 16 March 2017 - 18:23

Back in 2002 my wife and I were preparing to attend our first Revival. Although Brian and I did not know each other, a mutual friend called him and asked if we could tag along with his Targa 66 group. Not only did Brian enthusiastically agree, we were made to feel welcome during the entire weekend. Thank you again, Brian. We will never forget the experience.

Edited by Jack-the-Lad, 16 March 2017 - 18:25.

#32 alphanumeric

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Posted 06 May 2017 - 17:13

My personal favourite race driver, Brian Redman turns 80 today!!!

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An incredibly late belated birthday wish Mr Redman! (apologies, I lurk here every few months!)

In the early 70's John Bridges helped me get my apprenticeship at Chevron Cars (John lived just down the road near Preston) where I met Brian Redman. I'll never forget going testing in the evenings at Aintree, a trip to Mallory Park with BR and JB in John's BMW, and most of all, their genuine kindness and great humour, for which I'll always be thankful.

By the way, in the image above, 2nd from left is (was?) the race team manager, first name Paul - forgotten his surname but will never forget his nickname

Will visit here more often

John

#33 Tim Murray

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Posted 06 May 2017 - 18:29

By the way, in the image above, 2nd from left is (was?) the race team manager, first name Paul - forgotten his surname but will never forget his nickname

Paul Owens? I do hope you can give us at least a hint as to the nickname, John. Looking forward to more good Chevron stories. :wave:

#34 jcdeleted

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Posted 06 May 2017 - 19:28

Best regards to a true hero, a true racer, and possibly most important of all, a true gentleman, May he long continue to delight us.

#35 alphanumeric

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Posted 06 May 2017 - 19:51

Paul Owens? I do hope you can give us at least a hint as to the nickname, John. Looking forward to more good Chevron stories.

Yes! Paul Owens. Probably bad of me for the nickname and for all I know Paul could be here, so won't mention the nickname... not very flattering

Chevron. The happiest days of my life which I'd worked for from 16 yrs old, low wages and super long hours though met some amazing people, drivers, team managers etc. Will add things as memory allows