Gerry Marshall - Page 5

Rennen · 27 Apr 2005, 13:17 (Ref:1288537)

Yes ST...Eight pages of dedication...I knew him and I was quiet touched to read in MN that he had turned up at an Historic test day (helmet at the ready) and got himself an invitation to have a go in an ex IROC Z28 Camaro. He did 4 laps, pulled over and parked at Luffield, turned of the motor and went to heaven...Thanks for the memories 'GM1' God Bless xx

Crowestar · 28 Apr 2005, 07:51 (Ref:1289173)

Very sad to hear of his loss. Gerry Marshall is probably best known here in Australia as the guy who Peter Brock co-drove for in the 1977 Spa 24hr finishing second in the rain. He also made an appearence in the 1977 Bathurst 1000 in a Bill Patterson Torana A9X sedan. I forget how he went in that race though.

Thanks for the memories Gerry.

Hepatic · 28 Apr 2005, 17:50 (Ref:1289582)

There's also quite a bit on Gerry in Autosport this week too, including some cracking race photos...

VIVA GT · 28 Apr 2005, 22:03 (Ref:1289734)

It was to check the sad news that I actually joined 10 10ths last week, and I've enjoyed reading the tributes to this great man.
You may tell from my sign in name that I'm a Gerry Marshall fan, and admit to painting my Viva GT silver to match his race car! (I even raced a silver Mini Se7en in the 80's with a Vauxhall badge on the bonnet and a DTV sticker on the boot!).
I see that many people have suggested that Luffield corner at Silverstone should be re-named in memory of the great man. As the classic picture in Autosport today shows, Shaws hirpin at Mallory was another of the big mans favourite corners.
However, I have a better and more appropriate idea, let's get Jonathon Palmer to re-name the Kentagon "Gerrys Bar".

Gerry, you certainly brightened up some very dull race meetings, thanks mate.

Wrighty05 · 4 May 2005, 23:08 (Ref:1293271)

A sad loss.

Like croweater my memories of Gerry Marshall are only stories associated with Brock and coming 2nd in the Spa 24 hour in 1977. They couldn't get their hands on any wet tyres and had to run on intermediates and it was bucketing down.

My thoughts are with his friends and family.

Rennen · 6 May 2005, 18:08 (Ref:1294542)

I went to Gerry's funeral today, it was like a whos who of motor racing. I was really pleased to meet up with many of the Super Saloon drivers from my era as a mechanic from that mid 70's heyday of those V8 monster superloons which Gerry excelled at.

Gerry's coffin was bedecked with BRDC stickers and a large racing number One of each side, draped with a the 'Tattered Banner' with his crash hat on top.

We gave him a good send off!

**Peter Mallett** · 11 May 2005, 21:00 (Ref:1298666)

I was racing (I laughably call it that) a Donington 2nd May. Baby Bertha was there and it was just sitting in the paddock. I confess to a small tear just looking at it (and now as I write).

Still can't believe the old boy has gone.

P.Cummins · 12 May 2005, 06:57 (Ref:1298908)

I found this out last weekend when ITV mentioned it after the Thruxton. A guy I never seen the personality of, on and off the track.

RIP

VIVA GT · 18 May 2005, 15:34 (Ref:1303832)

Hi Folks.
I have put this in a seperate post but thought I'd add it here too...

Just heard that haynes are considering re-releasing Only Here for the Beer (Gerry's biography written by Jeremy Walton), but a more up to date version.

A fitting tribute I think?

Cheers

COLIN STUBBS · 6 Jun 2005, 12:35 (Ref:1321304)

anyone who was brought up in 1960s/70s racing wont forget the big man.My earliest and best memories was pushbiking to cadwell to watch a round of the forward trust saloon championship round about 1970 when Gerry had an alercation with Dave Brodie in the "run baby run" escort,which if memory serves me right ended up in someone getting punted off and laying in wait until resuming the battle on the next lap,which carried on in the paddock afterwards..and also that day robin gray stuffing the martin v8 escort into the charlies tyrewall but thats another story
rip Gerry

superfox2000 · 9 Jul 2005, 03:54 (Ref:1350764)

I was watching Speed Channel and "legends of Motorsport" about Vauxhall! I remember seeing the film at AP's factory in Banbury with my father and Richard Hudson-Evans. Great to remember Gerry at his best!

Ladders 22 · 9 Jul 2005, 21:56 (Ref:1351353)

I met Gerry while testing at Goodwood. Now being only 14 he didn't seem that much of a legend to me at that time, he came over to speak to me about how I was doing and what my hopes were for the future. Now I know what he has done, he is a legend to me and always will be.

RIP GERRY!!!!!!!!!

josvandeperre · 17 Oct 2005, 15:42 (Ref:1436091)

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Hi Folks.
Just heard that haynes are considering re-releasing Only Here for the Beer (Gerry's biography written by Jeremy Walton), but a more up to date version.

Believe this is now out

Has anyone heard if any of the other tributes proposed here are inhand eg renaming a bend at Silverstone ?

Piglet · 17 Oct 2005, 16:16 (Ref:1436114)

Quote:

Originally Posted by josvandeperre

Believe this is now out

It's been re-released with some nice tributes added and ten-tenths named as a source of the tributes.

I think we bought it from Amazon - try a google search.

josvandeperre · 21 Apr 2006, 09:02 (Ref:1590598)

One year today - BRDC (who may have other things on their mind right now...) advise : There has been no decision on a permanent tribute as yet

jonbryant · 21 Apr 2006, 20:19 (Ref:1591194)

A whole year passed already. I can't believe we had a whole year of racing without the big man. A legend.

josvandeperre · 21 Apr 2008, 06:21 (Ref:2182558)

Today is the third anniversary and Silverstone / BRDC confirmed late on Friday night :

Thank you for your email.

A firm decision has been made not to rename a corner after Gerry.

There are no other plans for a memorial.

Regards

Quite a contrast to Knockhill's rapid tribute to David Leslie......

**Peter Mallett** · 21 Apr 2008, 06:34 (Ref:2182567)

In fairness while Silverstone was his home circuit, I think you'll find Snetterton is where he had most fun.

p261brm · 22 May 2008, 06:52 (Ref:2208804)

Quote:

Originally Posted by josvandeperre

Today is the third anniversary and Silverstone / BRDC confirmed late on Friday night :
Thank you for your email.
A firm decision has been made not to rename a corner after Gerry.
There are no other plans for a memorial.
Regards
Quite a contrast to Knockhill's rapid tribute to David Leslie......

Did you expect any other answer? unless a driver competed in F1 or competed in a Bentley at LeMans during the twenties a certain contempt seems to be held for any other achievement, one thing is for sure the Big Feller will be remembered long after some of the foregoing will have long faded from memory. The Hawthorn/England statue was offered to Silverstone; that's why it is at Goodwood and Mr Hawthorn was world champion, he liked his beer too.

jonbryant · 22 May 2008, 18:21 (Ref:2209237)

I still smile at the picture of Gerry on the wall of the Kentagon at Brands every morning I get there...

Cheers Gerry.

GBRM · 16 Nov 2009, 23:38 (Ref:2583233)

Happy B'day Dad!!
Hopefully there will be a permanent tribute very shortly (no thanks to the BRDC/Silverstone though).

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