PDA

View Full Version : It's been 20 years


MR2 Fan
May 1st, 2014, 01:39 PM
http://www.ayrtonsenna.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Senna-Tribute-Imola-2014-Immagine-ufficiale-860x430.jpg

http://www.ayrtonsenna.com.br/en/noticias/imola-recebe-ayrton-senna-tribute-a-partir-desta-quarta-feira/?utm_source=post_facebook_300414_as&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=imola_ingles
Reynard
May 1st, 2014, 03:05 PM
Those who know me well know I was never a fan of him but I of course remember that day well. I think this is a good read today though for those who want a look back.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2014/05/01/1994-san-marino-grand-prix-death-ayrton-senna/

I actually learned a bit of trivia from it that I wasn't aware of before, namely that Max the Axe was at the wheel of the safety car back then. I have always assumed that they were senior, semi-retired or retired drivers behind the wheel.
Cam
May 1st, 2014, 04:03 PM
Yeah, I was watching that race live. :(
XHawkeye
May 1st, 2014, 06:05 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFUZuMBPq9o
tigeraid
May 2nd, 2014, 10:28 AM
I too was never a big fan, thought he was a self-entitled douche, but one cannot deny the skill he had, and what he did for Brazil off the track.

Greg Moore's death hit me way, way harder, as a hero of mine, but this one, like Earnhardt's death, was much more bizarre and weird feeling, like you fell into an alternate dimension.
FaultyMario
May 2nd, 2014, 11:28 AM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmiNU2tIQAAZV1d.jpg
Rob
May 2nd, 2014, 02:08 PM
Sniff Petrol had an amusing spin on the anniversary.

http://sniffpetrol.com/2014/05/01/20-years-ago-today/
2ndMoparMan
May 2nd, 2014, 02:27 PM
On a side note, Nigel Stepney was killed in an accident today. Nigel is probably most famous now for being involved with 'Spy-gate' back in 2007 with Ferrari and McLaren.
Reynard
May 2nd, 2014, 03:41 PM
Rob, that is 'effing brilliant. The last line just made my day! Thanks. :)
KillerB
May 2nd, 2014, 06:26 PM
Yeah, the rest was good for a few chuckles, but the last line sealed it. :lol:
FaultyMario
May 6th, 2014, 09:16 AM
On a side note, Nigel Stepney was killed in an accident today. Nigel is probably most famous now for being involved with 'Spy-gate' back in 2007 with Ferrari and McLaren.

Shame. What was his nickname at Ferrari... The enforcer? the terminator?
Reynard
May 7th, 2014, 05:21 PM
Yeah, the rest was good for a few chuckles, but the last line sealed it. :lol:

Yep, 'tis hard to gaze at that mug and not think the same. Just ask Gilles. ;)

http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7se3odtnf1qh6mwho1_500.jpg
FaultyMario
May 7th, 2014, 05:32 PM
How long has it been with Villeneuve, this day in 1981?