Subject for NZ motorsport doco?
Discussion
When I lived in England in 1979-80 and was making a less than spectacular impression at Jim Russell Racing Driver's School -fuelled by my wages of 30 pounds a week working in a motor parts store in Leeds (by 'eck, some of uuz 'ad it toof!)I at least had the opportunity to live dreams of glory vicariously through this man: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Thackwell He was my age and seemed to be destined for glory....and then he vanihed. I'd love to hear his side of the story...and I know a successful doco maker!
http://www.oldracingcars.com/drivers/watn/?Letter=...
After leaving F1 and motorsport, he's had a variety of jobs in between sightseeing:- a special needs teacher in Merton, a helicopter pilot, steeplejack and miner. Has appeared at a few historic events recently. Lives in the south of the UK, and in his spare time, likes to surf, skateboard and climb and also runs a skateboard and surf shop.
After leaving F1 and motorsport, he's had a variety of jobs in between sightseeing:- a special needs teacher in Merton, a helicopter pilot, steeplejack and miner. Has appeared at a few historic events recently. Lives in the south of the UK, and in his spare time, likes to surf, skateboard and climb and also runs a skateboard and surf shop.
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