Title: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Werner on November 01, 2011, 06:31:48 am
his 70th birthday today... I'll always remember seeing hin win at Le Mans in 86 and 87 - great driver and sportsman!
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: lofty on November 01, 2011, 12:23:14 pm
great geezer.always had time for a quick chat with race fans.even drunk ones.
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: nopanic - neil on November 01, 2011, 02:57:52 pm
Saw him at Oulton Park a few years ago, in the Bentley Speed 8 (well I think it was that).
He spent ages talking to fans/general public and all - signing programs, books and the like and not once did I see him moan or complain. He was just enthusiastic about everything
Just is a great ambassador for the sport and Bentley.
Nice guy.
He spent ages talking to fans/general public and all - signing programs, books and the like and not once did I see him moan or complain. He was just enthusiastic about everything
Just is a great ambassador for the sport and Bentley.
Nice guy.
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Martini...LB on November 01, 2011, 06:32:42 pm
Met him in Cherbourg restaurant after he had won, really nice fella, we were at next table to Del and his daughter and he was happy to keep chatting when his food arrived. He did give me the finger though, and a big smile, when I waved the Jag flag at him when he was boarding his boat for UK.
>Martini...LB
>Martini...LB
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: MIKE C (Liverpool Boys) on November 02, 2011, 03:40:57 pm
When you see Norway Nick ask him how, he knows Derek Bell :-X
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: NorwayNick on November 08, 2011, 09:23:06 pm
:-X
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: nopanic - neil on November 08, 2011, 10:06:02 pm
:-X
and we can't even ply Nick with booze to find out
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: MIKE C (Liverpool Boys) on November 09, 2011, 10:18:35 am
You could try a pack of Ginger Nuts or 10!!!!! >:D
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Lazy B'stard on November 11, 2011, 09:29:09 am
When I think of Derek Bell I always think of him doing the RAC Rally in a group A Astra in 87 or 88. I think he had Mike Broad as his navigator. The-in car footage was hillarious....pre pace notes remember...
Theres a 90 left a few hundred yards over this brow. Very slippy Derek, start slowing down Derek, listen to me Derek, its here!, its here Derek! Steady, steady.......it's............. Oh Derek! ....BANG... Right, see if it'll come out (waves to spectators to get a push). Right, go, go, go..... Please start listening to me Derek... Long left hander tightens...
Not seen that footage for a decade or more but its seared into my brain.
;D
Theres a 90 left a few hundred yards over this brow. Very slippy Derek, start slowing down Derek, listen to me Derek, its here!, its here Derek! Steady, steady.......it's............. Oh Derek! ....BANG... Right, see if it'll come out (waves to spectators to get a push). Right, go, go, go..... Please start listening to me Derek... Long left hander tightens...
Not seen that footage for a decade or more but its seared into my brain.
;D
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Grand_Fromage on November 12, 2011, 10:14:23 am
That brought a chuckle this morning, thanks for recreating a classic moment. (now reposted to my FB :-) )
When I think of Derek Bell I always think of him doing the RAC Rally in a group A Astra in 87 or 88. I think he had Mike Broad as his navigator. The-in car footage was hillarious....pre pace notes remember...
Theres a 90 left a few hundred yards over this brow. Very slippy Derek, start slowing down Derek, listen to me Derek, its here!, its here Derek! Steady, steady.......it's............. Oh Derek! ....BANG... Right, see if it'll come out (waves to spectators to get a push). Right, go, go, go..... Please start listening to me Derek... Long left hander tightens...
Not seen that footage for a decade or more but its seared into my brain.
;D
Theres a 90 left a few hundred yards over this brow. Very slippy Derek, start slowing down Derek, listen to me Derek, its here!, its here Derek! Steady, steady.......it's............. Oh Derek! ....BANG... Right, see if it'll come out (waves to spectators to get a push). Right, go, go, go..... Please start listening to me Derek... Long left hander tightens...
Not seen that footage for a decade or more but its seared into my brain.
;D
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Grand_Fromage on November 12, 2011, 10:46:26 am
Skip to 00:30 for the 'Oh Derek' moment.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1mu7r_listen-to-me-more-please_auto (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1mu7r_listen-to-me-more-please_auto)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1mu7r_listen-to-me-more-please_auto (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1mu7r_listen-to-me-more-please_auto)
That brought a chuckle this morning, thanks for recreating a classic moment. (now reposted to my FB :-) )
When I think of Derek Bell I always think of him doing the RAC Rally in a group A Astra in 87 or 88. I think he had Mike Broad as his navigator. The-in car footage was hillarious....pre pace notes remember...
Theres a 90 left a few hundred yards over this brow. Very slippy Derek, start slowing down Derek, listen to me Derek, its here!, its here Derek! Steady, steady.......it's............. Oh Derek! ....BANG... Right, see if it'll come out (waves to spectators to get a push). Right, go, go, go..... Please start listening to me Derek... Long left hander tightens...
Not seen that footage for a decade or more but its seared into my brain.
;D
Theres a 90 left a few hundred yards over this brow. Very slippy Derek, start slowing down Derek, listen to me Derek, its here!, its here Derek! Steady, steady.......it's............. Oh Derek! ....BANG... Right, see if it'll come out (waves to spectators to get a push). Right, go, go, go..... Please start listening to me Derek... Long left hander tightens...
Not seen that footage for a decade or more but its seared into my brain.
;D
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Jules G on November 12, 2011, 11:08:33 am
Brilliant, thanks for finding the clip :)
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Lazy B'stard on November 14, 2011, 09:54:04 am
Yes, thanks for that. Happy memories!
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on November 26, 2011, 02:35:32 am
Bless him!
He was obviously drunk when he rudely refused to hold my 3rd glass of champagne on the Aston hospitality balcony. We both had 2 hands, he had a spare one so I dont consider it an unusual request ;)
However, Steve Zarse standing behind me may have ruined the moment.
The lobster salad was lovely, as was the grilled chicken with pesto, the crispy squid, confit of duck, etc etc etc....and the 4 hours of unlimited champagne.... >:D
I stlill have my wristband and VIP lanyard thingy and will never ever forget my AMR treat from Posh Zarse ;D
Derek Bell has more than likely forgotten me!!
He was obviously drunk when he rudely refused to hold my 3rd glass of champagne on the Aston hospitality balcony. We both had 2 hands, he had a spare one so I dont consider it an unusual request ;)
However, Steve Zarse standing behind me may have ruined the moment.
The lobster salad was lovely, as was the grilled chicken with pesto, the crispy squid, confit of duck, etc etc etc....and the 4 hours of unlimited champagne.... >:D
I stlill have my wristband and VIP lanyard thingy and will never ever forget my AMR treat from Posh Zarse ;D
Derek Bell has more than likely forgotten me!!
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Lazy B'stard on November 26, 2011, 11:49:31 am
Sat with a beer last night and watched a bit of telly. Mr Bell popped up for a very brief cameo. Miami Vice, series two, an episode called Florence, Italy. Very flakey plot centred around the Miami Grand Prix. Grid consisted of anything they could get hold of, a few stock cars, grand am, Daytona protos, a Spice and a couple of Porsche 962s. Our Derek opens the door of the winning Porsche and congratulates the winner just as Crockett and Tubbs turn up to arrest his father for murder. Father does a doughnut in the race car and attempts an escape by driving out into the city only to be caught by the fake black Daytona. When cornered he runs head on into a brick wall and goes through the screen. The End. Told you it was flakey.
Only redeaming feature is a well driven Porsche 906 Carrera giving it beans around the city at night in the first five minutes. Such a pretty car. Apart from that, probably the worst episode of what was a pretty good show.
No mention of Bell in the titles but it sure was him. No doubt did much of the driving in the action shots.
Si
Only redeaming feature is a well driven Porsche 906 Carrera giving it beans around the city at night in the first five minutes. Such a pretty car. Apart from that, probably the worst episode of what was a pretty good show.
No mention of Bell in the titles but it sure was him. No doubt did much of the driving in the action shots.
Si
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Lorry on November 26, 2011, 08:42:53 pm
I remember that - 30 years ago
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Shortcut on November 27, 2011, 09:32:19 pm
I've known Derek for many years having gone to school with his daughter Melanie, and my brother, (fellow CA member Rhino) went to school with his son Justin. Also had the pleasure(!) of working with him at the 1996 24 hours when I was working for Dave Price Racing on the Harrods sponsored McLaren F1. Can't tell the story in public about the 'pitlane mishap', but I am sure that you will be able to coax it out of any fellow Team Booze 'n Tabs member.....
Title: Re: Congrats to Derek Bell
Post by: Martini...LB on November 27, 2011, 09:38:39 pm
Sat with a beer last night and watched a bit of telly. Mr Bell popped up for a very brief cameo. Miami Vice, series two, an episode called Florence, Italy. Very flakey plot centred around the Miami Grand Prix. Grid consisted of anything they could get hold of, a few stock cars, grand am, Daytona protos, a Spice and a couple of Porsche 962s. Our Derek opens the door of the winning Porsche and congratulates the winner just as Crockett and Tubbs turn up to arrest his father for murder. Father does a doughnut in the race car and attempts an escape by driving out into the city only to be caught by the fake black Daytona. When cornered he runs head on into a brick wall and goes through the screen. The End. Told you it was flakey.
Only redeaming feature is a well driven Porsche 906 Carrera giving it beans around the city at night in the first five minutes. Such a pretty car. Apart from that, probably the worst episode of what was a pretty good show.
No mention of Bell in the titles but it sure was him. No doubt did much of the driving in the action shots.
Si
Only redeaming feature is a well driven Porsche 906 Carrera giving it beans around the city at night in the first five minutes. Such a pretty car. Apart from that, probably the worst episode of what was a pretty good show.
No mention of Bell in the titles but it sure was him. No doubt did much of the driving in the action shots.
Si
Sorry Si
I know the weather up there is not that great but you really need to get out...
I think I need to give you a little talking to in a field next July...
>Martini...LB... psychologist... mentor... AA member
