R.I.P. John Surtees

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R.I.P. John Surtees

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The great John Surtees has gone to the track in the sky aged 83...http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39235608" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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A true great man , he achieved something that i dont think will be repeated
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That's a shame. He always seemed quite fit and able. Spoke to him a couple of times in the drivers club at Goodwood.
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Documentary - Mon 20.00 - BBC4
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