Stirling Moss
03-16-2007, 11:40 AM
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Stirling Moss
Didn't really know much about him but recently read the article in CAR magazine.
It's the 52th anniversary of his historic win in the Mille Miglia classic road race
Wow...............what a guy
It's the 52th anniversary of his historic win in the Mille Miglia classic road race
Wow...............what a guy
03-16-2007, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bada Bing!' date='Mar 16 2007, 09:37 PM
A bit like Button and Coulthard in that respect.
Moss was the first Brit to win the MM in '55. He drove the 992 miles in just over 10hrs and avaraged nearly 100mph, in a road race! He raised the average speed recod by 9mph; the record was never beaten.
He finished the '55 F1 WC in 2nd place, to Fangio.
His career ended at the age of 32 when he crashed his Lotus at Goodwood, after setting a new lap record. It took the rescuers 40mins to release him from the wrackage.
Coulthard and Button...............pah
03-16-2007, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Bada Bing!' date='Mar 16 2007, 09:37 PM
Isn't he known as the greatest driver never to have won the F1 title? A bit like Button and Coulthard in that respect.
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03-17-2007, 03:03 AM
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But he's a champion in my book.
Stirling Moss still drives at event like the Goodwppd Revival.
