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27 Apr 2005, 13:17 (Ref:1288537) | #101 | ||
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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
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28 Apr 2005, 07:51 (Ref:1289173) | #102 | |
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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.
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There's also quite a bit on Gerry in Autosport this week too, including some cracking race photos...
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Gone but not forgotten?
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. |
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4 May 2005, 23:08 (Ref:1293271) | #105 | |
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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. |
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"It was dry for the second go-around. Grice, nervous, worrying about his Bathurst jinx, ran 2:25.9. The amazing Brock, using every last centimetre of bitumen, yet keeping the car straight and balanced and at full noise, came back with a staggering 2:20.0 as if to say: "Match that". And people just shook their heads, bit their lips and wondered who would be second". RIP Peter Brock. 1945-2006 |
6 May 2005, 18:08 (Ref:1294542) | #106 | ||
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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! |
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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).
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12 May 2005, 06:57 (Ref:1298908) | #108 | ||
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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.
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18 May 2005, 15:34 (Ref:1303832) | #109 | ||
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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 |
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6 Jun 2005, 12:35 (Ref:1321304) | #110 | ||
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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
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9 Jul 2005, 03:54 (Ref:1350764) | #111 | ||
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Gerry Marshall
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!
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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!!!!!!!!! |
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Has anyone heard if any of the other tributes proposed here are inhand eg renaming a bend at Silverstone ? |
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21 Apr 2006, 09:02 (Ref:1590598) | #115 | ||
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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
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A whole year passed already. I can't believe we had a whole year of racing without the big man. A legend.
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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...... |
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In fairness while Silverstone was his home circuit, I think you'll find Snetterton is where he had most fun.
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I still smile at the picture of Gerry on the wall of the Kentagon at Brands every morning I get there...
Cheers Gerry. |
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Happy B'day Dad!!
Hopefully there will be a permanent tribute very shortly (no thanks to the BRDC/Silverstone though). |
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