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[Doug Nye]

Might I draw attention to the passing of motor-cycle star rider and (like John Surtees) seven-time World Champion Phil Read yesterday.  See TNF's associated motor-cycling Forum.  He was a somewhat controversial character (as indeed was our John) and some of the motor-cycle press obits certainly tell it as it was.

 

Regardless, he was a great British rider and should be honoured as such.  Sincere condolences to his family and friends... 

 

DCN

Edited by Doug Nye, 07 October 2022 - 19:16.

[marksixman]

Hear hear, Doug.

No doubt he, and Mike, and Barry, and John are thrashing it out around the stars, dazzling all with their talents.

RIP Phil.

[Steve99]

Sad news for me. I met him on several occasions thanks to my father, he seemed a good bloke to me. 

[JacnGille]

Sad news

[WonderWoman61]

Rest in Peace Phil Read. Shouldn't this really be in the Motorcycle Racing section?

Edited by WonderWoman61, 09 October 2022 - 13:18.

[Doug Nye]

Of course it should (as well) but I posted it here intentionally to draw the parallel with our crossover hero - John Surtees.  Many racers are Racers, regardless of the number of wheels, and many like-minded enthusiasts simply celebrate that fact.  

 

DCN

[WonderWoman61]

Of course it should (as well) but I posted it here intentionally to draw the parallel with our crossover hero - John Surtees.  Many racers are Racers, regardless of the number of wheels, and many like-minded enthusiasts simply celebrate that fact.  
 
DCN

Understood.