Tom Walkinshaw passes away

[CNR]

Tom Walkinshaw
v8 supercars 2007 Win it or Bin it

[TheFamousEccles]

Sad news. I remember well the Jags that his team prepared for Bathurst (in the days when Aussie Touring cars were more than just silhouette formula chevs and fords), and his efforts with the V8's here since have been colourful, to say the least.

Taken too young. RIP

[Mark]

Wow. 60? That's no age! He made a fantastic contribution to motorsport, mostly outside of F1 with his company TWR which were often at the forefront of the likes of touring car racing.

In F1 I remember he was the reason Damon Hill turned down an offer to race for Jordan and went to Arrows instead.

[wedge]

A great contributor to the sport. A whole lotta love for Silk Cut Jags, Rover SD1s and Volvo estates.

However, I wouldn't want this man to be my bank manager. Nice to know he was still up to his old tricks regardless if you're a racing legend or not: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1111118195186

In F1 I remember he was the reason Damon Hill turned down an offer to race for Jordan and went to Arrows instead.

Weren't Jordan already locked into contracts with their drivers when Damon was calling? At the top of my head I remember Ralf Schumacher was one of them.

[Retro Formula 1]

Blimey Tom was indeed a rare talent. His contribution to Motorsport is unparralled but he was also a great Rugby fan and involved with Glouster as well as being involved with Music and events.

Reminded me a bit of Chapman the way he can create success from just about anything.

RIP Tom.

[V12]

RIP. Like others I had absolutely no idea he was battling cancer. Obviously he and his family didn't want to broadcast it and I respect that.

[ioan]

Rip.

[Mark]

As I remember Hill did have an offer on the table from Eddie Jordan but instead was persuaded by new Arrows owner Tom Walkinshaw to drive for his team for the 1997 season.

[DazzlaF1]

A great contributor to the sport. A whole lotta love for Silk Cut Jags, Rover SD1s and Volvo estates.

However, I wouldn't want this man to be my bank manager. Nice to know he was still up to his old tricks regardless if you're a racing legend or not: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1111118195186



Weren't Jordan already locked into contracts with their drivers when Damon was calling? At the top of my head I remember Ralf Schumacher was one of them.

I think I remember Fisichella was confirmed as a Jordan driver weeks before Hill signed for Arrows

RIP Tom, you'll be sadly missed

[Daniel]

As people have mentioned he did have a reputation but he did also give a lot to motorsport. RIP Tom.