Driver with prosthetic arm

[Peter Mallett]

Last time I saw David Butler was about two years ago and it was an MGB in the Owner's Club Championship. I believe he comes from Aldershot and raced with a sponsor associated with disabled drivers. Indeed I think he was responible for starting the Disabled Racing Driver's association or something of that ilk.

[eldougo]

blackx
Racer

And a guy who hillclimbs a 3 wheeler motercycle who only has one arm........
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[mijackrally]

Originally Posted by Chris Townsend

The 70s rally driver Mike Jackson had a prosthetic left arm I think.
I think that he basically steered on the right arm whilst his co-driver [Mike Jackson] changed gear and used the handbrake.

This constraint didn't stop him driving a fully equipped RS1800 and getting it into the top 10 on national rallies.

I may be wrong, but I think that another rally driver of the same era, John Midgeley may have had similar problems that eventually led to his licence being withheld.

Chris Townsend is referring to me I lost my right arm in 1962 so obviously have a prosthetic right arm my co-drivers through the years did NOT change gear for me I manage to stabilize the steering wheel with prosthesis arm to change gear with my left hand nor operate the handbrake I managed to drive without the need of it which caused me a bit of a problem at times !!!

As for John Midgeley he is able bodied it was me amongst others that had there licences withheld in 1987 & mine was reinstated around 1992 with some restrictions

[andrewc]

Frederic Sausset competes in last years Le Mans and he was a quadruple amputee.

[Gerard C]

Same thing for Philippe Croizon who made last "Dakar".

[andrewc]

I hadn't noticed that the thread was bumped up from being started in 2003.

[Mekola]

From formula drivers, the most recent was Jean De Pourtales, who raced during 1999-2006 with a prosthetic arm in the F3000 minor series (that was Italian F3000 - Euro 3000 Series). Even could manage to score points.

[chunterer]

Yes i remember him in British Formula Renault.

[agricola]

I may be wrong but I believe David Good 1961 hillclimb champion may have had something wrong with his arm? I think Peter Lawson told me, as Peter bought the BRM 4WD P67 off him Peter won the 1968 championship with the BRM. There are some pictures of David in the Mike Hayward collection and it certainly looks like he was driving one handed. Quite a feat

[coppice]

David Good had one normal arm and a stump . I pushed his F5000 hillclimb Mclaren M10B many times as a start line marshal.His disability did not hinder his driving .

A very nice man , and appreciative of our efforts , unlike one of his period colleagues who did his best to mow us proles down. David died earlier this year I think- or late last was it ?

[E.B]

Originally Posted by coppice

David died earlier this year I think- or late last was it ?

Indeed, David lost his battle with cancer in January 2017. David was unable to race on circuits due to his inability to obtain the medical clearance from the RAC Medical Panel for circuit racing.

[delta]

I did a hill climb meeting at Wyscombe Park earlier this year. There was a motor bike racer with only one arm competing.

[E.B]

Chris Ganley is a one armed motorcycle competitor aiming to compete at the IoM TT races in the future. He currently races in the Thundersport GB Championship.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/br...rst-one-397729

[Ian Maxey]

Originally Posted by mijackrally

Chris Townsend is referring to me I lost my right arm in 1962 so obviously have a prosthetic right arm my co-drivers through the years did NOT change gear for me I manage to stabilize the steering wheel with prosthesis arm to change gear with my left hand nor operate the handbrake I managed to drive without the need of it which caused me a bit of a problem at times !!!

As for John Midgeley he is able bodied it was me amongst others that had there licences withheld in 1987 & mine was reinstated around 1992 with some restrictions

Mike _ good to see this from you! I was about to respond to the thread that I never changed gear for you, in all those glorious times I controversial with you! You were too bloody quick at it yourself!! Like to hear from you one day?

[Ian Maxey]

Originally Posted by Chris Townsend

The 70s rally driver Mike Jackson had a prosthetic left arm I think.
I think that he basically steered on the right arm whilst his co-driver [Mike Jackson] changed gear and used the handbrake.

This constraint didn't stop him driving a fully equipped RS1800 and getting it into the top 10 on national rallies.

I may be wrong, but I think that another rally driver of the same era, John Midgeley may have had similar problems that eventually led to his licence being withheld.

Sorry thats not right about Mike Jackson, though it was often said at the time of our rallying in the '70s. I co-drove fir him on club, national and international rallies for a couple of years. He was bloody quick and we had some good results and great times during then. He cranked his prosthetic right arm to act as a damper against the wheel and changed with his left, very effectively. It sometimes went wrong when trying to slide-steer the Escort needed both steering and gear Changes! A great guy and good times.

[Jom]

Originally Posted by Mekola

From formula drivers, the most recent was Jean De Pourtales, who raced during 1999-2006 with a prosthetic arm in the F3000 minor series (that was Italian F3000 - Euro 3000 Series). Even could manage to score points.

He also raced at Le Mans in 2009 in the Lola Mazda P2, car no 39.

[GBRM]

Don't forget Neil Bray, who has successfully raced with the CTCRC for years, even winning the Group 1 Championship outright.

[daneferrari]

Originally Posted by Maisie

Slightly off-topic, but someone told me a story over the weekend about a driver who used a prosthetic arm attached to the steering wheel. He crashed, and to release himself from the car, had to detach the prosthetic arm from the rest of his arm. On getting out of the car, he said to the marshals "My arm...!" The marshals looked into the car saw the prosthetic arm dangling from the steering wheel and went white..

It looks very fascinating! I love the sunset on the sea, I can imagine how cool it would be to ride in it...