RIP Stirling Moss

[stitchdup]

RIP Sir Stirling Moss, a gentleman among men. Passed away after a long illness aged 90. One of the guys that brought improved safety to motorsport though he'll be remembered mostly as the racer that still wore his vintage helmet

[TonyK]

I have never read a bad word about Stirling Moss. Glad he lived to be 90 in the era he raced.

[DonW]

The greatest Grand Prix racing driver never to be World Champion.

My dad encountered him on a vintage car rally some years back. His attitude to proceedings was 'Get out of my bl**dy way!'.

You don't get to be that successful in motor racing without a certain aggressive streak. Very sadly missed. 

[unclescott58]

Oh wow. ? Stirling Moss is gone. Just read his biography about a year ago at this time. Loved watching interviews with him. He may have been competitive, but always seemed to come off as a gentleman. He was good at what he did, and appeared to enjoy what he did. I'm going to miss one of the all time greats. Goodbye Stirling. God bless. 

[Miatatom]

Stirling was to Juan Manuel Fangio what Reubens Barrichello was to Michael Schumacher. A true gentleman, a devoted teammate and a great driver. RIP Stirling.

[DonW]

Also a forerunner of the hard-headed professional school of drivers. He knew how to behave, certainly - but he also knew how to get what was his due. And I agree, Tom. Moss always said Fangio was the best.

[cobraman]

Many years ago for Christmas I got a four lane HO slot car set that had his name and image on the top.

[Lizard Racing]

His career was sadly cut short just when I began following the sport.  It was remarkable he survived his era; he lost so many friends. He was retired from driving for 58 years!