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F1 Legend Niki Lauda dead at age 70
Posted on 5/20/19 at 9:27 pm
Posted on 5/20/19 at 9:27 pm
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Andreas Nikolaus “Niki” Lauda, a legendary figure of perseverance in the face of adversity and three-time Formula One world champion who remained a fixture in the sport even after his racing days were long over, has died, according to multiple news reports. He was 70.
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Posted on 5/20/19 at 9:29 pm to Bama Shadow
RIP
Posted on 5/20/19 at 9:32 pm to Bama Shadow
3 time champion and legend in the sport.
Two long time figures gone this year.
Just an elderly F1 fan
Two long time figures gone this year.
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With deep sadness, we announce that our beloved Niki has peacefully passed away with his family on Monday," his family said in a statement.
"His unique achievements as an athlete and entrepreneur are and will remain unforgettable, his tireless zest for action, his straightforwardness and his courage remain.
"A role model and a benchmark for all of us, he was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather away from the public, and he will be missed."
Just an elderly F1 fan
This post was edited on 5/20/19 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 5/20/19 at 9:32 pm to Bama Shadow
Had the pleasure of meeting him
Rip
Posted on 5/20/19 at 9:35 pm to Bama Shadow
Saw Rush the other day. Dude was interesting for sure. RIP
Posted on 5/20/19 at 10:19 pm to Bama Shadow
One of the greatest ever. He was driven to win at all costs.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 10:20 pm to Bama Shadow
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face of adversity
I see what they did there
Posted on 5/21/19 at 12:56 am to VinegarStrokes
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I see what they did there
Pretty sick burn if you ask me.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 10:37 am to A Menace to Sobriety
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Saw Rush the other day
Great movie. And I love Daniel Bruhl (who played Lauda). Amazing what he had to endure to get back in a car after that accident and drive at the level he did.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 10:44 am to A Menace to Sobriety
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Saw Rush the other day. Dude was interesting for sure. RIP
Rush was a great show.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 12:43 pm to slackster
Very sad news. He certainly was one of the greats. I think of him every time I do a lap at the Nordschleife.
There is a snake and an elephant, and they bump into each other in the jungle. They both stop and the elephant goes, 'Do you know who I am?' The snake replies - 'Yes. You have big ears and a big trunk, you are an elephant! But Mr. Elephant, do you know who I am?'
'Yes,' replied the elephant. 'You have funny skin, you have no hair and you have no ears. You are Niki Lauda...'
There is a snake and an elephant, and they bump into each other in the jungle. They both stop and the elephant goes, 'Do you know who I am?' The snake replies - 'Yes. You have big ears and a big trunk, you are an elephant! But Mr. Elephant, do you know who I am?'
'Yes,' replied the elephant. 'You have funny skin, you have no hair and you have no ears. You are Niki Lauda...'
This post was edited on 5/21/19 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:59 pm to fightin tigers
There was a quote form Jackie Stewart in the press today, remembering Lauda’s return after the accident.
It had only been 40 days.
It had only been 40 days.
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To be brave enough to put on the helmet was amazing, but then he went out and qualified fifth. When he returned to the garage, he took his helmet off and I could see he was bleeding. Yet, the very next day, he raced.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 2:13 pm to Lima Whiskey
lucky enough to meet the man at the Hahnenkamm a few years ago...really nice to all fans who came up to him
Posted on 5/21/19 at 2:56 pm to Bama Shadow
The man deserves our utmost respect for a life well lived and many spectacular accomplishments, including his personal life 
Posted on 5/21/19 at 6:11 pm to Bama Shadow
One of the greats. A technician behind the wheel. I'm glad to have been able to watch him work.
ETA. Was given the last rites after his accident. He certainly didn't waste his second chance at life.
ETA. Was given the last rites after his accident. He certainly didn't waste his second chance at life.
This post was edited on 5/21/19 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 5/21/19 at 6:25 pm to FightinTigersDammit
RIP to a Legend and a Stud.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 6:39 pm to FightinTigersDammit
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He certainly didn't waste his second chance at life.
His life outside F1 was nearly as impressive. Starting and selling airlines and holding a commercial pilots license through it all just so he could fly the planes.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 10:49 pm to fightin tigers
He's one racer I would have liked to have met.
I don't do the hero worship thing but his story and life was very impressive.
James Hunt is another.
I don't do the hero worship thing but his story and life was very impressive.
James Hunt is another.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 11:00 pm to Bama Shadow
Legend.
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