John Surtees

[DTCwordfan]

Anyone watching this programme on Beeb2 about this unbelievably humble and, dare I use the word, nice man, aged 81?

If there ever is a candidate for a knighthood, it's him - 7 bike world championships to his name, one time Formula 1, and then the loss of his son and the creation of a charity to fly blood transfusions into accidents by helicopter.

Impressive.....

Any thoughts?

[Gavmacp]

If I had to be honest I had never heard of him but caught the last 5 minutes and thought I might try and watch on bbc iplayer.

[Psybbo]

I haven't seen it, DTC, but he sounds like a really deserving candidate.
Any news of your cousin?

[Baldric]

Not seen the Prog. but I know his history, and yes, you're right it would be well deserved.

[DTCwordfan]

Thanks, Psybbs, I have to call my middle sis - who is up there. Been sourcing a b-day pressie for my eldest one, in Mikey country down here.

[DTCwordfan]

Apparently, he is still going, the question with his wife and father about when to switch off the life-support......

[Psybbo]

Oh, that is so difficult, I don't know what to say. Best wishes xx

[New Judge]

Never heard of John Surtees !!!!!

The only man to win the world chamionship on two wheels and four (a feat that will probably never be repeated).

[DTCwordfan]

C'est la vie, Psybbs, I'm glad that I don't have that decision over a loved one.....experience is that it's best pulled the soonest.

[DTCwordfan]

Deserves a knighthood in my view, for what he achieved and that's not necessarily all those world championships in two sports.

[vulcan42]

It has a been a source of mystery to me why John Surtees has never received a Knighthood, Stirling Moss received one for services to motor racing but was never world champion. Agree with New Judge, Johns achievements will never be equalled.

[Ivorlittlein]

If Terry Wogan,Tom Jones etc have one I am sure John Surtees deserves one,one of the greatest drivers ever.

[melv16]

Maybe he's been offered an honour and refused it. Does he have an mbe or something like that?

[DTCwordfan]

OBE I believe.....

[DTCwordfan]

I have e-mailed the Prime Minister's Office to propose a knighthood...perhaps others could do so as well.

[quizzywig]

Not a particular fan or motorbike racing or even car racing but I found this a really interesting programme. I agree - a very nice man. So modest and very different from the champions of more recent years. A great champion!

[quizzywig]

Just spotted an AB from November 2012, wondering why John Surtees has never recived a knighthood. Totally agree with that. He would be very worthy - much more so than a lot of sportsmen who have been knighted.

[DTCwordfan]

we shall see, No 10 acknowledged, but that is standard fare.....