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Old 12-06-2011, 03:56 AM   #1
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Default Peter Gethin Dies at 71
Peter Gethin, winner of the 1971 Italian Grand Prix, dies aged 71 - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

Peter Gethin winner of the 1971 Italian GP has died at 71. This may still be the record for the closest F1 finish ever.
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Old 12-06-2011, 06:38 AM   #2
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RIP Peter, thanks for the memory of passing Denny Hulme's Mclaren in the F5000 Chevron - the last time I went motor racing with my Dad. You can discuss matters of the turf with him now, he was always a big fan of you and your father's career.
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Old 12-07-2011, 02:05 AM   #3
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One of the drivers who my parents used to watch when they made regular trips up to Mallory Park in the 1970s - it's not that big a leap to suggest that, but for him, I might not have become a fan of the sport. Statistically the least successful Grand Prix winner (his next best finishes were a pair of sixths) but somehow you sense that suited this down-to-earth racer.
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Old 12-07-2011, 03:24 AM   #4
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Used to watch Peter Gethin race in the UK in the 70s RIP Peter
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Old 12-07-2011, 03:29 AM   #5
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I remember seeing the race finish on youtube but must admit I hadn't heard of Peter Gehin or at least remembered his name. It was way before my time and I am still learning about that era. Now learning a bit about him, he must have treasured his Monza memory for the rest of his life.

RIP Peter.
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Old 12-07-2011, 06:51 AM   #6
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Can the moderators not alter the thread title to spell the name of its subject correctly?
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Old 12-07-2011, 07:24 AM   #7
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Can the moderators not alter the thread title to spell the name of its subject correctly?
Done.

RIP Peter....
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