I alway remember back in the 80's prior to the1000km race at Silverstone I had found a good spot on the infield at Copse Corner and Derek walked over in his (Rothmans) race overalls to look at the track. He saw that I had my 10 year old son and his friend with me and that I had a camera around my neck. I said a quick hello to him, as I didn't want to disturb him as it was obvious he was preparing for the race to come. Without any prompting,he said hi to my son and his friend,and asked them if they were looking forward to the race and then asked me if I would like to to take a picture of him with the boys. It was such a considerate gesture, He was very friendly and down to earth.A moment I'll never forget .
First met Derek at London Gatwick Airport where I worked. Met him several times there. Was always amazed that he remembered my name and shook my hand every time we met. A very down to earth gentleman. Thank you Derek.
Deckchairs on the lawn -- perfect! (The Yanks would've put him in some pulsing strobe-light, thumping soundtrack studio and asked him frivolous questions about unresearched cobblers.) "Do you think Jesus will come back in a Daytona Coupe or a Monster Truck? What haircut is the best one for racing? Which toothpaste do you use?"
I alway remember back in the 80's prior to the1000km race at Silverstone I had found a good spot on the infield at Copse Corner and Derek walked over in his (Rothmans) race overalls to look at the track. He saw that I had my 10 year old son and his friend with me and that I had a camera around my neck. I said a quick hello to him, as I didn't want to disturb him as it was obvious he was preparing for the race to come. Without any prompting,he said hi to my son and his friend,and asked them if they were looking forward to the race and then asked me if I would like to to take a picture of him with the boys. It was such a considerate gesture, He was very friendly and down to earth.A moment I'll never forget .
Yea,I found Derek to be very open and generous with his time. I met him in the Paddock of the Charlotte Camel GT races. Super nice gentleman.
First met Derek at London Gatwick Airport where I worked. Met him several times there. Was always amazed that he remembered my name and shook my hand every time we met. A very down to earth gentleman. Thank you Derek.
Modest does not come close.....this guy is a legend in what was a difficult and pioneering time ...a Datum in racing history
So honest and humble . Nothing more than respect and admiration .
If there were any justice in this world it would be Sir Derek Bell . A true hero and one of the greatest British drivers ever.
Well said,I agree 100%.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What a fine man, driver, and representative of the sport.
Amidst all the other rubbish from Goodwood, at last something from a true gentleman of car racing.
Thanks you for all pleasure that you have given.
Without any doubt, this lovely man should have been knighted for all his achievements in sport. A real star.
WF
Billbothebear14 Seriously!
what a fantastic voice to listen to. great interview.
What a class act!
I met Derek in the Bahamas at a vintage revival of Nassau Speed Week, We had quite a long chat, he is a true gentleman and a legend.
This legend was the solid rock of any sports car team, especially porsche knew he was
What a hero!
It would be nice if there was a documentary film about Group C era, with legendary drivers, engineers who created these mechanical wonders, fans, etc.
I used to watch him race at Mosport back in the day. Great memories.
Nice man.
bloody marvelous!
Who is asking the questions? (I should know by know watching this event for so many years)
Deckchairs on the lawn -- perfect!
(The Yanks would've put him in some pulsing strobe-light, thumping soundtrack studio and asked him frivolous questions about unresearched cobblers.) "Do you think Jesus will come back in a Daytona Coupe or a Monster Truck? What haircut is the best one for racing? Which toothpaste do you use?"
Lenda viva!!!