Sir Stirling Moss RIP
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It is reported in the press this morning that we have lost one of our greatest heroes. My heart goes out to Susie and the family. I am sure so many would have wished to be at his funeral, but in these times that will not be possible. When the time comes, I am sure that there will be celebrations of his life and achievements at many a circuit.
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I thought he’d live forever 
I had the privilege to help push start him in the pits in his Osca at Brands Hatch.
It was quite surreal even then. He seemed such a character, who had time to talk to me even!
His achievements were staggering and he’ll be missed by many I’m sure!
I had the privilege to help push start him in the pits in his Osca at Brands Hatch.
It was quite surreal even then. He seemed such a character, who had time to talk to me even!
His achievements were staggering and he’ll be missed by many I’m sure!
Edited by Red 5 on Sunday 12th April 16:36
Notwithstanding his status as one of the most gifted drivers in the history of motorsport, it was the way he achieved his successes that stands out.
'Celebrity' and 'hero' have become degraded terms now but they meant something during the era in which he was racing. He was held in great affection by many of the general public who had otherwise little interest in motor racing.
He had as great a desire to win as any other top driver of the period but would always behave in a sportsmanlike way. Winning at all costs has become more prevalent in recent times and has made the sport poorer for it.
RIP Sir Stirling, I doubt we'll see the like of you again.
'Celebrity' and 'hero' have become degraded terms now but they meant something during the era in which he was racing. He was held in great affection by many of the general public who had otherwise little interest in motor racing.
He had as great a desire to win as any other top driver of the period but would always behave in a sportsmanlike way. Winning at all costs has become more prevalent in recent times and has made the sport poorer for it.
RIP Sir Stirling, I doubt we'll see the like of you again.
Echoing much of what has been said already. I had the pleasure of meeting Sir Stirling about 20 years ago with my young son Michael whilst @ the Bexhill Motoring Festival (where motor racing was born) as part of the TVR Car Club. Speaking with him made me appreciate what a true gentleman he was, allowing my son to climb in and play with the steering wheel of one of his racing cars on display. He was a legend and ambassador of motorsport and joins my father of similar age whom also passed away recently. Now they are up there in racing heaven! RIP Sir Stirling, you’ll be missed!🏎💨
I had the pleasure of having a few conversation with him and he had many great stories to tell.
One was when he was sat in a Jaguar and he was talking to the owner about when he had raced that car.
He said “they have done a fantastic job restoring this car as the last time he was in it he had rolled it”
He presented me with a Motorsport trophy during the Nassau Speed Week in the Bahamas.
He was an absolute gentleman and very generous with his time.
RIP Sir Sterling Moss.
One was when he was sat in a Jaguar and he was talking to the owner about when he had raced that car.
He said “they have done a fantastic job restoring this car as the last time he was in it he had rolled it”
He presented me with a Motorsport trophy during the Nassau Speed Week in the Bahamas.
He was an absolute gentleman and very generous with his time.
RIP Sir Sterling Moss.
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