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Don't know if you read this forum, but if you do just wanted to say thank you for all the great entertainment you've provided to us race fans over these many years. DK |
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A couple of years too early One could expect that TK will retire first, and only then it will be McNish's turn.
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By God, he'll be missed. He really has gone out at the top - I remember reading more than a few comments back at the turn of the year surmising that he was passed his best and that the Audi young guns were going to march off into the distance. he couldn't have proved them more wrong.
This wee country has produced more than it's fair share of the greats for whatever reason. I'd hope that in years to come Allan will be mentioned in the same breath as other Scottish drivers who've been loved and revered all across the globe, (mainly because they only had one speed - if in doubt, flat out!) like Clark, Stewart, Franchitti and McRae. I'm also extremely grateful that F1 never clocked on to what they had, and we got him back where he belonged. His first lap charges were a delight to every sportscar fan regardless of their personal allegiances, and I'll really miss hearing Hindy's instruction to 'release the Scotsman' |
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Wow, did not see this coming at all.
2013 has been the end of an era in so many ways, this is yet another... McNish has always been among my favorite drivers. He was/is easily one of the very best in the world, not only in racing itself but also in showing great sportsmanship in every interview I've ever seen. Allan, if you happen to be reading this forum, shame to see you hang up the helmet, but good luck with whatever you do next. Last edited by Mechanic Z; 17 Dec 2013 at 18:48. |
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Very successful career.
I think it's a good decision. Last couple of years I got the impression he was not the Mcnish of his best years. Better stop on a high than forced to stop. I hope he will return by driving Audi R8 GT3 for WRT or other customers. |
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Nothing much to add to all that's been said. Didn't see this coming, but it no doubt makes sense for him. A great racing career - I remember his intense rivalry with Brabs in the F3 days very well. Great that he retires as a world champion. But I'll certainly miss him at Le Mans.....
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The footage that got me (back) into sportscars was McNish vs. Montangy at Sebring 2009. His aggressive driving was simply phenomenal to watch, and it worked most of the time. I have wondered if the change to closed tops wasn't to his liking but regardless, it will be nice to remember him performing at a consistently high level rather than spend a couple of years being shown up by the young guns.
Not going to be the same without him, but he already seems ready-made for the commentary box. I wonder if he fancies keeping Truswell company next June |
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Not much left for him to do. Hes done most if not all he wanted. Time to hang it up and take another role in motorsport. Thanks McNish, and you did drive for Toyota for a stint
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McNish will go down as one of the sportscar legends, along with his co-driver Tom Kristensen. There's no doubting that.
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I wouldn't at all be surprised to see Allan up in the commentary box in the near future.
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Ah, I guess his guest editor role and all the articles in Motorsport this month makes sense now.
Well I am surprised he has quit now and not carried on for a few years, but I think he can retire in peace. In the early years there were several times where his career could have been completely finished but he hung in there and even made it to F1 after all, which to me is a grand accomplishment for anyone. |
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There is so much that can be said about Allan, and to his immense credit it is basically all good. I credit him with being one of the aspects which originally attracted me to sportscar racing in the late 90s. A lot of good drivers, even great ones, have come through the prototype sportscar ranks. Only a few are a breed apart, that sort of singular talent and character that is a joy to watch. They are unmistakeable for the passion, commitment and verve visible in the body English of the car, in the helmet, in the hands, whether on TV or trackside. James Weaver was one of those, Allan another. Like James, Allan steps out of the car with his head held high, and he truly is going out on top.
One of the things that truly sets Allan apart, to me, has been his resiliency; the way he trusted so deeply in his many abilities to get him where he wanted to go. To step out of sportscars and into a factory F1 race seat in this day and age, on driving merit alone, without money, in his 30s is remarkable. If that's not the mark of a man as a racing driver, I don't know what is. To paraphrase Hamlet, we shall not look upon his like again, or at least not for a long time yet. |
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I met Allan at Road Atlanta in 2000 and have seen him on and at the track many times since, the last time for me being at the St. Pete Pirelli World Challenge race in victory lane, where he was just a fan supporting his friend Ryan Dalziel. He's always been a favorite of mine and an absolute class act and a true ambassador for sportscar racing.
I'll miss seeing him on track in the R18 but look forward to seeing him at the track in other capacities, and I like that he's kept the option open of running one off races in the future. |
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Woah! Do you do prints at all? I'd be willing to buy a print of that one (or the file).
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And a big round of applause from this bit of Canada
Never saw him race "in the flesh".
Much applause from over here. Retirement came as a surprise... I would love to see him in a commentating role. His high-energy narration of the lap of Le Mans in "Truth in 24" is one of my favourite pieces of motorsport commentary, ever. |
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image by M1NDCRlME, on Flickr The 3 Scots chatting on the grid before the start of Sebring this year. I wanted to get a better picture but I didn't want to interrupt their conversation. Last edited by 1969MGCGTdriver; 18 Dec 2013 at 05:18. Reason: Bad link |
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