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Old 04-12-20, 05:38 AM   #1
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British motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss has died at the age of 90 following a long illness.

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, even though he did not win the World Championship.
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Old 04-12-20, 06:28 AM   #2
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I am embarrassed to admit that I thought he had died a few years ago.


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Old 04-12-20, 06:46 AM   #3
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I had heard Sir Stirling Moss's name bandied about in racing circles about the same as the name Mario Andretti.



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Another of mt heroes gone.
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...RdYcwqcHJ.html

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One of the greats.

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I remember Mr Moss wasn't he fond of green racing cars?
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This was my introduction to him. I think I was 8 - 10 years old.

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Wait, he wasn't the guy who designed the Short Stirling and the deep Havilland Mosquito?
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What are coppers going to say now when they stop speeding 60-year-olds?

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What are coppers going to say now when they stop speeding 60-year-olds?

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Um, "Do you know how fast you were going"?
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What are coppers going to say now when they stop speeding 60-year-olds?

RIP, great man
Not me, prior to retirement I would often say "Would you like to step out of the car for me Wing Commander"?
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^ Good one
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