Gugelmin retires

paulzinho · 7 Feb 2002, 15:56 (Ref:211668)

Mauricio Gugelmin has decided to hang up his helmet.

He said that his decision was influenced by his two huge accidents last year which could have been fatal were it not for the HANS device. He was also hit by the death of his young son after a life long illness resulting from birth complications.

He wants to spend time with his family and admitted that he had lost his appetite for racing. He may take another role with PacWest.

Farewell and Good luck Mauricio, I, for one, will miss you.

bulldogspirit · 7 Feb 2002, 17:36 (Ref:211709)

I remember the good old days of Gugi in F1 driving for March with Capelli. I'll miss him, but I think he's made the right choice, it's not worth continuing without appetite. Good luck to him in the future.

**gomick** · 8 Feb 2002, 05:54 (Ref:212150)

thought the appetite went about 3 years ago......i am glad big mo is finally gone, wish him all the best.

Dr. Austin · 8 Feb 2002, 06:07 (Ref:212154)

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Originally posted by gomick
thought the appetite went about 3 years ago......i am glad big mo is finally gone, wish him all the best.

I'm glad he got out of there before he got really hurt for no reason. He was also wasting a good seat when guys like Memo were travelling to all the races begging for a chance and getting spit on.

macdaddy · 8 Feb 2002, 20:28 (Ref:212565)

I've already forgotten about this thread. Mo who?
Blundell was a bum, too.
Sorry.
New blood at PacWest will revitalize the team.

Speedworx · 8 Feb 2002, 20:39 (Ref:212580)

Have PacWest named a replacement yet?

I hoped Gidley gets it (sorry Servia)

Crash Test · 8 Feb 2002, 23:52 (Ref:212787)

Big Mo was an absolute gun back in 1997... it's a shame he has been knocked around so much and has lost his edge

paulzinho · 9 Feb 2002, 20:54 (Ref:213124)

He was actually the Worlds Fastest racing driver for a couple of years after his 240.942mph pole lap at Fontana. Held it until 2000 when Gil broke it.

R · 9 Feb 2002, 23:43 (Ref:213412)

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Originally posted by Dr. Austin
I'm glad he got out of there before he got really hurt for no reason.

My thoughts exactly. Mauricio hadn't really been good since 1997. That, coupled with his two big accidents last year, makes me glad he made the decision to retire before anything really serious happened to him.

Liz · 10 Feb 2002, 00:36 (Ref:213452)

I hope we'll be seeing him in some capacity though, he is a friendly and cheerful fellow even when he probably didn't feel like being, and of course he's one of the last who raced with Senna...

Farewell, Mo and let us hear from you.

P.S. Gidley who?

The Beer Baron · 10 Feb 2002, 00:52 (Ref:213461)

Memo Gidley , the guy who gives it 110% in all practice/qual/races if it wasn't for Andretti at Cleveland, he would surely have overtaken Dario, and won!

Hope you land on your feet Memo!

f1manoz · 10 Feb 2002, 03:25 (Ref:213509)

Sad to see Big Mo' go, but his time is up, and better to check out with health in tact and no bones broken. IMO it's been coming all last season, his heart just didn't seem in it anymore.

Servia should get the seat, because he's put his career on the line with PacWests decision on who will drive the second car.

IMO Gidley didn't do enough to deserve the seat, while Servia drove the car to the limit all last season.

R · 10 Feb 2002, 11:26 (Ref:213607)

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Originally posted by The Beer Baron
Memo Gidley , the guy who gives it 110% in all practice/qual/races if it wasn't for Andretti at Cleveland, he would surely have overtaken Dario, and won!

I agree. Memo should get the seat. Servia is deserving of a seat too, but Memo should definitely have one. Cleveland should have been his for sure.

Plus, if Memo gets the seat, I'll have a third driver for my Fantasy Champ Car team!

Dr. Austin · 10 Feb 2002, 12:20 (Ref:213641)

Memo will get something. He wouldn't be a bad fit in the IRL either.

Liz · 10 Feb 2002, 14:57 (Ref:213754)

Let him go to Brand X and welcome. He might enjoy it and at least he'd be working.

But back to Mo, have you heard the rumours that he might be entering the sweepstakes for Chief Steward? I'd like to see him get it.

paulzinho · 10 Feb 2002, 15:01 (Ref:213761)

If it means he comes to the UK and gets me free tickets again i'm all for it!!!

But seriously I'd love to see him stay in some capacity and as head of the drivers asscociations he's the perfect candidate for a Chief Steward position as he understands what the drivers want and what needsz to be done.

Dr. Austin · 10 Feb 2002, 15:12 (Ref:213778)

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Liz

"Let him go to Brand X"

Does every post have to be a cheap shot for you? I would go on, but you aren't worth any more. I think Everyone can see you aren't objective enough to be a credible journalist anymore, nor should you be taken seriously.

The Beer Baron · 11 Feb 2002, 00:18 (Ref:213855)

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Originally posted by Liz
Let him go to Brand X and welcome. He might enjoy it and at least he'd be working.

Racing is a career, I'm sure Memo has put in a lot of work not to snub a drive in a series that is gaining momentum!

If there were more than 22 rides available in CARt this year it might be possible that everyone who wants a ride gets one

2001 was a tough season for Mo, not only did he suffer a lot of sadness with his son dying, but suffered 2 serious accidents,

The Beer Baron · 11 Feb 2002, 01:25 (Ref:213870)

Also Liz what a pity it is to see your indiffernce remarks about him, this is the very reason why the Indy forum was split here, as it is impossible to debate racing with this rude beheviour. Would be nice if you started posting some good things about CART, ****ing on the IRL does not imply talking good about CART, and vice versa.

There still is a great journalist called Shaw who talks so positively about CART, and he goes by the name of Jeremy!

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