Barry Sheene passes away

[KA]

Sad news indeed- a great character as well as a great racer, (on 4 wheels as well as 2,- anyone remember his brief career in touring cars in the mid-80s?


one of the true entertainers in motorsport

RIP

[KA]

http://toyotasupra.free.fr/btcc.htm


Barry in the Supra- first thing I saw him race.....

[I am Tifosi]

Godspeed Barry.

Thanks for the exciting races.

[429CJ]

The Great Seven... We'll always remembering you!!

[Stuart Hill]

Originally posted by pete55
My sincere condolences to his wife and children.
Hope they have good race meetings up there Baz.

With the quality of riders up there???? boy would I like to attend one of their races.

Let's just hope that we can all meet up later and have some fun.

R.I.P. Barry

[Alan]

I'm nearly the same age as Barry and can remember going to Oulton Park to see this new kid that everone was talking about. He won by half a lap. I saw him many times after that but particularly remember a race at Cadwell Park where he and Phil Read bashed fairings at the mountain. Always ready to sign autographs with that perpetual grin. Another great character gone.

[Tracy]

R.I.P. Barry. You will be missed

[cybersdorf]

Seven's gone to Heaven.

[Dazz]

This is a very sad day.

I heard someone today say in regards to Barry's passing that "the candle that burns brightest, burns briefest", and in a way this summed Barry up perfectly.

Thanks for the memories Bazz, you'll be sorely missed.

[sevi]

I am fortunate enough to be able to contribute a couple of stories about Barry.
A few years ago at Lakeside Barry was riding a bike into pit lane area with his son on the back. I stopped him to say his son would not be able to enter, reminding him that he knows the rules all to well. He turned around to me and said "They have tried to kick me out of bigger and better ##### race meeting than this one", and proceeded with his son into pitlane. Maybe half an hour goes by and Barry comes up to me head down, with an apology for not doing as I asked.
The other story is last year at the Clipsal, on the Thursday there was a car that was doing rather fast speeds on the track whilst there were people working on it still. At some stage someone had a near miss. On the Friday I was told all about this and how they were trying to find out who was in the car. Friday night sitting at one of the pubs these guys say "Barry Sheene he is the best guy you could ever meet" etc etc giving him this huge rap. When I asked why he said "Barry took us for this fast lap around the track yesterday", I don't think the poor buggers knew how much trouble he got into over that.

[Valve Bounce]

Sadly missed. Will think of him everytime I see cars racing, .......and bikes.

[Bluebottle]

I saw him race for the first time at Goodwood in 1998. He had a session on the track on the Saturday (I think) with Damon Hill to 'show him around' as Damon hadn't been able to practice on the Friday- it made for some great video film!

I think a minutes noise would be an appropriate tribute!

[mac]

Vale Bazz.

Thankyou for the memories, and give em hell up there on the number 7.

[stevebrown]

I heard this morning and even now I can't believe he's gone. I only saw his best racing years on TV, winning the World Titles and those epic battles with Roberts & co in the Transatlantic Trophy. The nearest I got was as a twelve year old sitting on his Suzuki which was garaged for a while at his Dad's place.
I never got to see him until I went to Goodwood, watching him & Damon go round together. The epic battles with Mick Hemmings in '98 & '99. But last year has to be the best. Learning of his illness and being disappointed that he would'nt be there I thought it wouldn't be the same. But he did turn up and gave everyone a weekend to remember. Staged or not he & Gardner gave the crowd a dazzling display of true racing skill. Of course he was awarded with the Spirit of Goodwood trophy for his courageous effort in being there. I know it's early for accolades and memorials but maybe Lord March should consider renaming it the Barry Sheene Spirit Of Goodwood Trophy. Not just for his bravery but because he made the Lennox Cup one of the highlights of the Revival weekend. Goodwood won't be the same without him.
RIP Sheenie.

Steve B

[Emfa]

Terribly sad news indeed.
Sincerest condolences to Barry's family.

[V8 Fan]

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F--- Cancer. I had the pleasure of meeting Barry at Bathurst Airport after a race a few years ago. Since then we would catch up twice a year and enjoy a beer or 33. A nicer bloke you would never meet. My thoughts are with his family. I don't often cry but I am at the moment. RIP Baz. :mightily upset::****ed off:

[mickj]

This is sad news. Deepest sympathy to his family.
RIP Barry.

[ozrevhead]

RIP Bazza - he was such a character and we are going to miss him

remeber the commersial with dick johnson - they were a barrel of laughs

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[bestetti26]

RIP Barry
My thoughts and prayers go to his family

[William Dale Jr]

RIP Baz

[toploader]

SAD AND A BIT CONFUSED THAT ONE OF THE BEST MOTORCYCLISTS, COMICS AND TV GUYS HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM US.IF YOU BELIEVE IN GOD OR BUDDA OR NOTHING AT ALL,IT SOMETIMES DOESN`T MAKE SENCE.WELL BAZZA A FEW GUYS ARE WAITING FOR YOU SENNA,HANSFORD AND GREG MOORE TO NAME A COUPLE OF EARLY EXITS FROM THE GREATEST RACE OF ALL......

[Lorna]

I heard on the radio. Unlike TimD and Bluebottle, I never made it to Goodwood to see him.

Thoughts and prayers at such a sad time. Another motorsport legend who will always be in our memories.

xxx

[DNQ]

Originally posted by ozrevhead
remeber the commersial with dick johnson - they were a barrel of laughs

I thought of those while thinking about Barry yesterday. I'd love to see those ads again. Even two days later I still feel pretty sad about this

[moto1]

As a kid I can remember watching barry on the BBC, The epic battles he had after winning his first world championship and trying to win his second against Kenny Roberts had the whole of the U.K glued to there screens, He turned the whole country on to Grand Prix Motorcycling and opened the door for future riders. Carl Fogarty was certainly helped by Barry, and Barry wasn't just another member of the Fogarty clan, he was one of the good guys and was sorely missed when he up sticks and moved to Aus because the climate made his now ledgendary injuries a little easier to cope with, he will be sadly missed by ALL the people he turned on to Motorcycle racing and everyone that had the good fortune to meet him in person, I for one could not believe the news and it took me at least a day to realise it was true, what with the news about "Ronnie" and then about Barry, These last couple of months have been the ****est yet! R.I.P Barry and Simon and God Bless Ya.

[AliceC]

I am new to this forum but would like to add my condolences to his family and to share the grief with his fans.

Being only 6 and 7 when Barry was at his peak, it surprises me how much I remember of him racing. He was like a hero to me and used to ride my push bike like Barry Sheene - scuffing my knees til they bled - turned me into a tom-boy!

I at least have the pleasure in saying I saw Barry race every year at Goowood Revival and always stood in the same place making copeous amounts of noise when he went passed. I was never lucky enough to meet him, but in the last few years, he used to slow down and give me a wave. He wasn't going to race at Goodwood last year but at the last minute he did and I'm glad to say I saw him in his last ever race - as far as I am aware.
He was a true sportsman with the will to go on and his decision about the chemo - though hard for us fans, was an even harder choice for him and an extremely brave way to face this head on. He had cheated death so many times, yet when he had a chioce to hold it off a little longer - he chose to go with his pride intact.

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RIP