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Originally Posted by The Joker
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With good reason, he was a force of nature. I always debate this though with the folks I know in racing, did he have a death wish, was he going to push the envelope no matter what and storm through the safety barriers? I have no proof of this and I'm in awe of his skill and determination. I just wonder if his one track mind (pun intended) coupled with the limitations of equipment and track layouts meant that it was just a matter of time for him to either be considered the best ever or dead. He did both! Be interesting if he could stop himself from going 1000 miles an hour at all times perhaps he would still be here but he wouldn't be thought of as fondly or respected as much!