Martin Phaff in hospital

[redlake27]

My contacts at LNT-Ginetta have told me that Martin Phaff is in hospital following a heart attack over the New Year period. He is apparently doing OK, but is expected to have a by-pass operation this week.

I'm sure all Ginetta owners and championship competitors will join me in wishing Martin all the best for a full recovery. He is Mr.Ginetta, and I'm sure he will have managed to sell a G20 to a nurse by the end of the week.

James Bailey

[Andy russell]

Hi im new to piston heads but have just heard about Martin and on behalf of Stephen Phillip Hayley and myself we wish him a speedy recovery.

[jamesg20]

Not something I wished to read.
All my best to Martin & his family, and hopefully a speedy & full recovery.

Look after yourself Martin,

Best Wishes

James.

[ccharlie6]

sorry to do a bit of a hijack here, bit is that andrew russell as in the ginetta G15 hillclimber? if so you are the direct influence to me buying a G15 and start prepping it for hillclimbing, so thanks for making me poor

and best wishes to mr phaff hope he recovers fully and quickly!

[g4addicted]

Having been through a similar episode in 2006, would someone who can please pass on my sincere regards to Martin. If he is in hospital and doing well, then he is past the worst of it and already on the mend. The medics decided angioplasty was the solution for me rather than by-pass, but all Martin needs to do is to listen to the medics, take their advice and he will be fine.

[gee20]

Not good news. 2nd all previous comments - get well soon Martin.

O' and James B - please don't plant the thought in Martins brain about selling a '20 to a nurse, don't know whether it would do many Ginetta owners blood pressure much good, no doors and all that......

[Andy russell]

[quote=ccharlie6]is that andrew russell as in the ginetta G15 hillclimber?

I afraid not charlie, god forbid what would happen if anyone would be daft enough to let me drive one on a hill climb. My children let me drive their ginetta round brands, i managed one lap before nearly totaling a tcar on the hairpin and spining on the pit entrance corner, i think ill leave it to the kids!!!!

Has any one had an up date on martin??? We were looking forward to seeing him at the dinner dance, but i think dancing may wery well be out of the question at the moment!!! If anyone should see him please wish him a speedy recovery.

[little RZD]

Andy russell said:

[quote=ccharlie6]is that andrew russell as in the ginetta G15 hillclimber?

Has any one had an up date on martin??? We were looking forward to seeing him at the dinner dance, but i think dancing may wery well be out of the question at the moment!!! If anyone should see him please wish him a speedy recovery.

Im glad to say it was only a mild attack, and he hopes to be present at the Autosport show and dinner dance.

Get well Phaffy

Michal

[redlake27]

Apparently his operation which was scheduled for today has been delayed for a couple of weeks and they have let him go home. Knowing Martin's priorities, he probably asked for it to be done after the Autosport Show!

[Jay Ashton]

Hi folks,

Thanks for your kind messages for Martin. I'll make sure he receives them. I don't know if he'll make it to the show / dinner or not at the moment. I'm sure he won't mind me letting you know nearer the time.

Meanwhile, I'll look forward to meeting people there myself.

Cheers,
Jay

[dandarez]

Only just seen this -
despite differences between some of us re Ginettas old and new, here's wishing Martin a full recovery.

Gaz edit- Not the time or the place.

Edited by Gazboy on Saturday 27th January 21:51

[g4addicted]

Who are you calling rotund?! My heart attack was brought on by acute anaemia, bu I have to admit to having lost three stone since it happened! Almost down to single-seater weight again...

[cynic]

Sorry to hear the news about Martin, here's wishing him a speedy recovery back to full health as soon as possible.

[fergus91]

get well soon martin
autosport wont be the same if hes not there

[jamesg20]

John,
I'm disgusted at your post.
I suggest you email me if you wish to discuss, I've reported this to the moderators.

[the winner]

As a by the way thing I heard that Martin was always called "lard arse" by the workers at Shorpe
PS : oh and I wish him all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are right the written words could be taken in many ways.
So all the best again!!

I just read what I put I better report myself to the moderators.

Edited by the winner on Sunday 28th January 17:50

[fergus91]

ive recived word that martin has had his operation and is doing well

[redlake27]

Great! The season can't start without him!