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14 May 2004, 18:55 (Ref:971166)
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What's Nigel Mansell upto these days?
I remember he did a brief drive at Silverstone afew years back in his old Lotus, but I have not heard of him since.
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14 May 2004, 19:10 (Ref:971180)
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I doubt it. He was frightened off at Donington in the Mondeo. Spends most of his time playing golf these days I think
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14 May 2004, 20:25 (Ref:971256)
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What's his phone number?
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14 May 2004, 22:46 (Ref:971370)
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To be fair he is pretty good at golf. Also didn't I see that he is doing alright in Boss? 
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14 May 2004, 22:46 (Ref:971371)
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He had fun at Rockingham a year or so ago.
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15 May 2004, 05:33 (Ref:971503)
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15 May 2004, 05:51 (Ref:971507)
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Doesn't he own his own golf course?
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15 May 2004, 05:53 (Ref:971509)
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I believe that is so.
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15 May 2004, 10:43 (Ref:971593)
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He was in NZ a couple of weeks back opening a new golf course,surprise......
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15 May 2004, 11:52 (Ref:971626)
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15 May 2004, 17:31 (Ref:971809)
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Having been at Donington, I suspect that Nigel Mansell won't want to be on the same circuit as Tiff Needell again.
 I am not sure what the real thrust behind the question was. :confused: But if it was which former F1 drivers we'd like to see in historic racing, can I vote for Keke Rosburg? His driving style and political incorrectness suit him to the '60's Sports Cars. Anyone got a Cobra for him at the Goodwood Revival?  Duncan 
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15 May 2004, 18:44 (Ref:971848)
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"what drivers would you want to see in historic raicing" and I would include: Lauda, Stewart Mansell, Gerry Marshall Jacque Vielleneuve (sp?) |
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16 May 2004, 05:22 (Ref:972077)
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16 May 2004, 05:27 (Ref:972078)
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Nigel Mansell
He was in NZ a couple of months ago (minus his famous moustache) on a cycling tour with his wife. I hope he liked NZ.
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16 May 2004, 18:15 (Ref:972691)
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He's also good at wrecking the odd 2 seater Minardi from what I remember.
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16 May 2004, 19:00 (Ref:972723)
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Counting his lolly I would imagine.
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17 May 2004, 09:40 (Ref:973122)
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managing his top lip Farm . . .he has an enviable collection of slugs 'n' rugs allegedly
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17 May 2004, 18:09 (Ref:973641)
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Can't say i am his greatest fan. Brave, determined balls out racing but there was just something not right for me. To money orientated. Give me the late James Hunt anytime.
Who would I like to see in historics? Frankly if any of the recent batch turned up for the sake of the sport rather than their bank balance I would be supprised. Hans Stuck has to be worth the gate money what ever he drove. Apart from him I am struggling to think of a driver who could throw a historic car around Keke Rosberg was mentioned and have to agree he would be spectacular. |
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18 May 2004, 14:08 (Ref:974414)
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Keke Rosberg at Silverstone in '85 when he did his 160mph lap, the timing wasn't so instaneous in those days, but all the teams crews came out into the pit lane and clapped him in. Fantastic.
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18 May 2004, 16:05 (Ref:974523)
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I think Mansell's lap putting him on pole for the British GP was pretty special - I was there and I recall him getting a standing ovation on his slowdown lap from everyone there even before pole was confirmed!
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18 May 2004, 17:21 (Ref:974593)
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Get yourselves to the Goodwood Revival.
Over the years we've seen Moss, Brabham, Surtees, Herbert, Brundle, Berger, Tambay, Oliver, Phil Hill and Damon Hill. (Probably forgotten some others too) - as well as the irrepressible Gerry Marshall. Sadly you will not see the crowd's favourite - Barry Sheene, but Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read and Sammy Miller spring to mind on the bikes. This is not Gentlemanly racing, the guys are as competitive as ever. Be there! Last edited by johnw; 18 May 2004 at 17:22. |
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22 May 2004, 21:36 (Ref:979109)
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Already got my tickets - the Goodwood Revival is IMHO the best meeting of the year.
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25 May 2004, 23:48 (Ref:983208)
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1 Jun 2004, 11:03 (Ref:990137)
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Is he on the shortlist to drive the 2005 Williams?
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6 Jul 2004, 04:42 (Ref:1027606)
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After a quick search I found out that Nigel Mansell organizes his own golf tournament as European Seniors Tour round over his own golf course at Woodbury since last year.
In 2003, it took place from August 22 to 24 and Mansell himself was overall 60-th. This year Nigel Mansell Sunseeker International Classic is scheduled from 9 to 11 of July. We can make Mansell's golf tournaments list and here is the brief one for the beginning: 11.06.99 - Jersey Seniors Open 18-21.10.01 - Dunhill Links Championship 8.09.02 - Howard Keel Classic 22-24.08.03 - Nigel Mansell Classic 21.11.03 - European Seniors golf tour qualifying school 4.07.04 - Ryder Cup Wales Open *** Here's short article on Mansell's New Zealand visit earlier this year: Ex Formula One Champion gives Huka Jet a Whirl 11th February 2004 Spotted on the 11th of February at Huka Jet was the ex Formula One World Champion, Nigel Mansell. Coincidently Nigel was seen only days after an advert appeared looking for a new jet boat driver at Huka Jet. He was given the opportunity to test his ability and see if his jet boat driving skills were as good as his Formula One motor racing skills. Nigel Mansell was the Formula One world champion in 1992 and in that year he broke the record for most wins in a season with nine. He was the most popular driver on the international Formula One circuit. Nigel spent a bit of time at Huka Jet chatting to staff and was happy to sign autographs. He was rapt that he was given the opportunity to drive a Huka Jet boat and said the trip was one of the best he had experienced. Nigel enjoyed his time in New Zealand and was seeing as much of the country as he could on a bicycle, which he said helped him to keep fit. He also played as many rounds of golf as time permitted while in New Zealand. http://www.hukajet.co.nz/index.cfm/L...s_Updates.html *** In 2003, Nigel Mansell appeared in some F1 news. April 23, headlines: Mansell Injured in Confrontation with Intruders Mansell injured at home Mansell scuffles with intruders July 7, headlines: Hill, Mansell urged to back British GP Mansell, Hill Urged to Support British GP July 9, headlines: Hill and Mansell answer criticisms Hill, Mansell Respond to Brundle Criticism *** I noted Nigel Mansell's appearences at the following F1 races: 2002 Monaco and Belgian, 2001 British and Belgian Grands Prix, 2001 Donington 2-seater race. *** Also I remember reading article in Times newspaper in early 90-s on Nigel Mansell's racing school. |
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