Barry Sheene

[bones]

Very sad news that this legend and frankly such a great guy should die so young after all he went through to overcome his injuries and become a double world champion. I met him last year and I can't remember when someone last impressed me so much. Condolences to his family.

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[Jamie Summers]

Sad indeed. A true sportsman from the era when guts, talent, 20 B&H and a couple of leggy blondes really meant something - so much more than a £20m computer controlled machine that drives itself ! I'm sure Barry is up there enjoying a cold lager with James Hunt already.

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[Philly]

Jamie,

My sentiments entirely. James Hunt and Barry Sheene were my childhood idols.

More to do with the whole lifestyle thing. The Hesketh Racing stories about Monaco (charter a couple of yachts and load them with champagne) are just great.

And now both of them are dead.


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[Rushjob]

A sad day for motorsport.

People like Barry are sadly becoming a thing of the past.

Andy


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