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28th August 2008, 20:23 #1
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RIP Phil Hill
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-me-...,5179464.story
Just heard that Phil Hill has passed away.
Only American-born World Driving Champion.¿Quién es el que anda aquí?
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28th August 2008, 20:31 #2
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Originally Posted by Alexamateo
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28th August 2008, 20:56 #3
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That's sad. Parkinson's is horrible.
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28th August 2008, 21:10 #4
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I knew he was sick but didn't expect this. A fine man. Some of his best drives were post F1 in the Chapparal cars. I enjoyed watching him.
RIP
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28th August 2008, 21:34 #5
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A sad day for American racing. The first American WC, he was probably better suited to sportscars. I am especially impressed with his 1961 season: Sebring and LeMans wins in sportscars, plus the F1 World Championship for Ferrari. This is one record which will endure.
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28th August 2008, 21:35 #6
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Originally Posted by Easy Drifter
RIP
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28th August 2008, 22:24 #7
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RIP
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28th August 2008, 23:13 #8
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Very sad to hear of Phil Hill's passing.
Blackadder! Blackadder! With many a cunning plan,
Blackadder! Blackadder! You horrid little man.
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29th August 2008, 00:45 #9
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Never met him and was too young to see him race. Yet as a motorsport fan, I feel a sense of loss that I can't seem to explain.
We've lost a legend from a bygone era when surviving such a storied career was an accomplishment itself. A true champion.
RIP Phil Hill.
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29th August 2008, 03:22 #10
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A true world champion and a gentleman in the days when one paid for mistakes with life and limb, and did not spend their time seeking a live microphone to talk about how great they are.
Only the dead know the end of war. Plato:beer:
They say it was because they had the tyre off the rim, but even they are not sure exactly what happened... They are more or less feeling OK, but pretty sore (the hit was over 17G).
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