Ronnie Peterson 30 years 9/11/2008

Ronnie Peterson 30 years 9/11/2008#64308

By bjsulla - 10 Sep 08, 17:25

- 10 Sep 08, 17:25#64308

This race at Monza it is almost precisely 30 years since the accident which caused Ronnie "The Superswede" Peterson death. Take a moment to read about his amzing career in the 1970's and lets enjoy the race at Monza. Please visit his website at http://www.ronniepeterson.se/eng_index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and watch this weekend race with him in your minds.

Re: Ronnie Peterson 30 years 9/11/2008#64310

By darwin dali - 10 Sep 08, 17:32

- 10 Sep 08, 17:32#64310

RIP Ronnie.

Le coeur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point.

Re: Ronnie Peterson 30 years 9/11/2008#64513

By f1maniac95 - 11 Sep 08, 16:06

- 11 Sep 08, 16:06#64513

R.I.P.

Re: Ronnie Peterson 30 years 9/11/2008#64531

By McLaren Fan - 11 Sep 08, 16:19

- 11 Sep 08, 16:19#64531

A bit before my time, but form what I've read about him and the footage I've seen, he was an incredible driver and could have won a few championships. As for the website, there's some great material on it. It was very interesting to read.

Ayrton Senna: WDC 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
McLaren: WCC 1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2007
McLaren: WDC 1974, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2008

Re: Ronnie Peterson 30 years 9/11/2008#64616

By 7UpJordan - 11 Sep 08, 23:16

- 11 Sep 08, 23:16#64616

1978 was a bad year for Sweden, especially as Gunnar Nilson who drove for Lotus the season before died from bowel cancer.

RIP Ronnie and Gunnar.

"And Mansell was lucky not to be taken off by that RIDICULOUS bit of driving by Alliot!!" - James Hunt
"AAAAAND into the pitlane..... OHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!" - Murray Walker

Re: Ronnie Peterson 30 years 9/11/2008#64621

By EwanM - 11 Sep 08, 23:28

- 11 Sep 08, 23:28#64621

Salute to a lost talent.

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