John Surtees petition for knighthood

[moonbeamerll]

Of the many racer heroes John Surtees stands out as World Champion on both two and four wheels. A movement is a foot to support him for knighthood. If you are interested, follow the link and put your name behind a true champion.
http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/sirjohnsurtees

[dougie]

Done.

[moonbeamerll]

Thanks, I met him several years ago at Mid-Ohio. He was quite approachable for a man of his accomplishments. I've seen a few other racers of much lesser stature who treated themselves like deities. John is one of the greats.

[Garnet]

And I thought Kenny Roberts invented the knee draggin style of ridding.

[melville]

He's not knighted already?

[She'llbe]

He's not knighted already?

Only because he wasn't riding a BMW.

[dougie]

Looks like a Vincent.

[Major Softie]

When they knight Hailwood, then we can talk...

[dougie]

When they knight Hailwood, then we can talk...

You make a good point. One of my favourites.

[KenHawk]

You guys have to be kidding...!

One of the several reasons that Americans revolted against England in the first place, was the European peerage system that somehow raises a few folks above the rest, giving them special privileges and access to property and power.

So... You're telling me that because JS once successfully raceed cars and bikes, that hes somehow better than you are and should have a hereditary title?

You guys have lost you friggin minds. Seriously! The Sombitch drove cars for a living!! Maybe.. MAYBE.... If he came up with a cure for cancer but no... Not even then!!